Alternate Title
Public Policy Paper (Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy) ; no. 46
E-Books
Author/Creator
Chris Adams
Influences on Native American High School Students' Financial Knowledge and Behavior
Theses
Author/Creator
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head
Description
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Iowa State University, 2010.
An Initial Report of a Community-University Research Alliance: Community-Based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives: Implementation and Evaluation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen D. Armstrong
Barry S. Corenblum
Barbara M. Gfellner
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, May 2008, pp. 1-18
Description
Focuses on the collaboration process among community groups, Aboriginal organizations and university researchers geared to improving retention and graduation rates among Aboriginal students.
Integrating Aboriginal Teaching and Values into the Classroom
Alternate Title
What Works?: Research into Practice. Research Monograph ; no. 11
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Toulouse
What Works? Research into Practice, March 2008, pp. 1-4
Description
Looks at the relationship between self-esteem and educational attainment, strategies that work for Aboriginal students and the changes needed to honour Aboriginal students’ culture, language, world view and knowledge.
Interpretive Study of Inupiat Eskimos' Attitudes Toward School and Their Function in Their Children's Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Monica L. Dickens
Description
Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.L.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2000.
Interpretive Study on the Perceptions of Students and Teachers on the Role of Their Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael Gregory Dickens
Description
Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.L.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2000.
Investigating the Effects of Heritage Culture on Problem Behaviour and Academic Achievement in a Specific First Nations Community
Alternate Title
Effects of Heritage Culture
Theses
Author/Creator
Lynda Simone Rochester
Description
Educational Psychology (Specialization in School/Applied Child Psychology) Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2011.
Involvement to Engagement: Community Education Practices in a Suburban Elementary School and an Inner-City Community School
Theses
Author/Creator
Ted Amendt
Description
Educational Foundations Thesis (M.C.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.
K–12 Achievement for Indigenous Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy
Margaret J. Maaka
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 54, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 63-98
Description
Discusses the educational rights of Indigenous children and what can be done to fulfill those rights.
Kainai Photovoice: Speaking to the Past: An Exploration of a Healthy School Environment for Alberta First Nations Secondary Students Through Photovoice
Alternate Title
Kainai Moving Forward
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brian Torrance
Johnathan McGavock
Description
Students used photographs to create a media narrative about their perspectives of the positive and negative influences of a healthy school environment.
Lagging Education Levels Must be Fixed Quickly
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, October 31, 2008, p. A13
Description
Looks at the dissimilar percentages of high school student graduates attending First Nation communities and those who attend provincial schools.
Learning Strategies of Mi'kMaq (Aboriginal) Students
Alternate Title
Learning Strategies of Micmac (Aboriginal) Students
Learning Strategies of Mikmak (Aboriginal) Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Tammy Caplin
Description
Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2006.
Low Academic Motivation for At-Risk Students: A Self-Study
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Jennifer Wignall
Description
Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies Project (M.Ed.)--University of Victoria, 2011.
Mana Tangata: The Five Optimal Cultural Conditions for Māori Student Success
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melinda Webber
Angus Macfarlane
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 59, no. 1, Spring, 2020, pp. 26-49
Description
Looks at the Mana Model, that uses cultural pride as a tool to improve student success.
The Meaning of Education for Inuvialuit in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Raila Maarit Salokangas
Description
Rural Sociology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2009.
The Meaning of "Success" For First Nations Schools
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kassandra Churcher
Education Canada, vol. 50, no. 4, Fall, 2010, p. [?]
Description
Compares the No Child Left Behind program initiated in the United States in 2001 and Canada's First Nations Student Success Program (FNSSP) introduced in 2009.
Metaphorical Images of Science: The Perceptions and Experiences of Aboriginal Students Who Are Successful in Senior Secondary Science
Theses
Author/Creator
Cathleen Tenning
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.
Motivating American Indian Students in Science and Math
Alternate Title
ERIC Digest ; 296812
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gregory A. Cajete
Description
Looks at reasons for under achievement, how learning styles affect motivation, the role of cultural systems of knowledge and of teachers.
Motivators of Educational Success: Perceptions of Grade 12 Aboriginal Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 36, no. 4, 2013, pp. [257]-279
Description
Using interviews with Indigenous high school students from Urban Saskatchewan schools to discuss the need for more Indigenous pedagogy from educators .
National Aboriginal Trustees Gathering: A Summary of Strategies for Strengthening First Nations and Métis Student Achievement
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 11-03
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Hoftyzer
Description
Provides a summary of the gathering, analyzes provincial perspectives and includes an annotated bibliography which highlights successful practices.
National Indian Education Association
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
Description
Website provides links to policies, student resources, tribal colleges and universities, manuals and publications, Native American studies and research, open sources and freeware tools for researchers and evaluators. Association promotes educational excellence, opportunity and equity for Native students.
Native American Children and Youth: Culture, Language, and Literacy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane August
Claude Goldenberg
Robert Rueda
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 24-37
Description
Comments on two main issues: the influence of culture between children's homes and classrooms and an examination of instructional approaches that have been used with Native American children to promote literacy.
Native American Youth Voices on Success, Identity, and Cultural Values: Educational Success and Positive Identity Development Through Culturally Responsive Mentoring
Theses
Author/Creator
Zoë Higheagle Strong
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Washington, 2013.
[Nunavut Census Educational Attainment by Region and Community, 2006 (2 tables)]
Alternate Title
Population 25 to 64 Years by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree, for Nunavut, Regions and Communities, 2006 Census
Proportion of the Population 25 to 64 Years by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree, for Nunavut, Regions and Communities, 2006 Census
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
2 statistical tables. Definitions found on third tab.
Source: 2006 Census of Population.
Organization and Administration of Student Government - Particular Reference to Intermountain Indian School
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Maurice C. Whitaker
Description
Contends that student councils add value to the decision making process for better government and leadership at high school. Seminar report towards Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--Utah State University, 1972.
Participation and Support - Associations with Swedish Pupils' Positive Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Warne
Kristen Snyder
Katja Gillander Gådin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1373579
Description
Looks at health-promoting influences on school environments like peer, teacher and parental support, affluence and classroom participation.
Perceptions and Practices of Principals: Supporting Positive Educational Experiences for Aboriginal Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowluck
Brenda Green
International Journal of Leadership in Education, vol. 20, no. 3, 2017, pp. 328-344
Description
Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.
Plain Talk 20: Plan For Student Success
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 20
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Presents a road map for enhancing student success.
Portage Collegiate Motivate Students With Cash
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 7, October 2008, p. 26
Description
Presents one principal's effort to motivate First Nation students to succeed in school.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.
Positive and Negative Ability Beliefs Among Navajo High School Students: How Do They Relate to Students' School Achievement Goals?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John W. Hinkley
Dennis M. McInerney
Herbert W. Marsh
Description
Examines how stereotyping of poor academic achievers reinforces a negative attitude towards school success.
Predictors of Educational Attainment Among Naskapi Adolescents
Theses
Author/Creator
Rhoda Root
Description
Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2006.
Preparing Native American Children for Academic Success: A Blueprint for Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William Demmert
Peggy McCardle
Joan Mele-McCarthy
Kathleen Leos
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 92-106
Description
Concludes that further research is necessary to address the issues that underlie educational performance and lists research priorities which include defining, examining, and addressing the achievement gap.
Preparing Teachers to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Student Success and Cultural Heritage
Alternate Title
ED 459990
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Trent Jacobs
Jon Reyhner
Description
Brief summary of literature related to preparing educators to bring about student success and discusses what success means to the students and their families.
Principal Leadership for Indigenous Student Success in Canada: Student, Parent, and Community Relationships
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowbuck
Brenda Green
International Studies in Educational Administration, vol. 46, no. 3, 2018, pp. 3-23
Description
Analyzes of the internal and external educational relationships between educators and students can lead to Indigenous students success in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
Promising Practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education: Case Studies of Two Alberta Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations
Métis and Inuit Services Branch
Description
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
Promoting School Achievement Among American Indian Students Throughout the School Years
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kristin Powers
Childhood Education, vol. 81, no. 6, Education of the Aboriginal and Indigenous Child: Global Perspectives and Practices, 2005, pp. 338-342
Description
Identifies factors contributing to underachievement and provides suggestions to remedy these issues.
Providing a Lens for First Nations Youth to View Hope in Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael D. Topshee
Description
Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.
Quality of Education Paramount
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 4, 2008, p. A3
Description
Examines aboriginal dropout rates, quality of instruction, and support from home in the education system.
Raising Aspirations of Minority Children with a Supportive Learning Environment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John M. Antes
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 11, no. 2, January 1972, pp. [5-12]
Description
Discusses how previous success and failure determines levels of aspiration as well as the influences of parents and culture.
Reading and the Native American Learner Research Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Bergeson
Andrew Griffin
Denny Hurtado
Joe St. Charles
Magda Costantino
Description
A resource for teacher and supplement to Research Into Practice: An Overview of Reading Research for Washington State. Looks at facets of education influenced by parents and teachers not policymakers.
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Educational Ambitions
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Isabel Rojas Martel]
Reflections on Residential School and our Future: "Daylight in our Minds"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracy Whattam
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, vol. 16, no. 3, 2003, pp. 435-448
Description
Looks at a testimonial of a life skills coach and counselor who works towards the betterment of Aboriginal children.
Reflections on School Engagement: An Eco-Systemic Review of the Cree School Board's Experience
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Viser
Frédéric Fovet
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 17-41
Description
Looks at factors that may explain the difficulties Cree Students are faced with in present day school format and that these difficulties are also encountered by other school environments.
Regina Students Mean Business
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 3, July 2002, p. 29
Description
Comments on the national internet-based business planning competition for Aboriginal youth and the two Regina students, Kristen Francis and Katherine Delorme who took top honors.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.29.
The Relationship Between Self-Perception and Academic Achievement Among Native Students in Grade Five and Grade Six
Theses
Author/Creator
Connie McGregor
Description
Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 2004.
The Relationships Between School Experiences and Mental Health Outcomes Among Off-Reserve First Nations Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Guèvremont
Rubab Arim
Dafna Kohen
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 60-80
Description
Concludes that a positive school environmental helps fosters positive mental outcomes.
The Relevance of Cultural Activities in Ethnic Identity Among California Native American Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kurt Schweigman
Claradina Soto
Serena Wright
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 43, no. 4, Growing Roots: Native American Evidence-based Practices, October-December 2011, pp. 343-348
Description
Uses the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) to measure ethnic identity in 945 adolescents.
Report of a National Colloquium, I--Programs & Practices
Introduction: Improving Academic Performance Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peggy McCardle
William Demmert
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 2, 2006, pp. 1-5
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on the history of American Indian education.
Report of a National Colloquium, II--Research:
Improving Academic Performance Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Students: Introduction to This Issue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peggy McCardle
William Demmert
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 1-4
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on the educational needs of Native American students with a focus on research on educational practices.
A Report on the Development of Materials to Accompany an Instructional Unit Entitled "Labrador Peoples"
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephen McLean
Description
Learning Resources Project towards (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1983.