College & University Programs & Services

Recommendations produced as a result of interviews with 59 students. Survey dealt with awareness, use and assessment of services, barriers to success, and motivations for pursuing further education.

Discusses barriers to completion of degrees and suggests strategies to overcome them.

Looks at a research program, the Environmental Science Program, that requires students to conduct and defend a full research project in order to graduate.

Looks at early childhood teacher education program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Includes narratives by participants in program.

Interviews students at a Northern Territory University on how they learn and utilize the practice and skills of critiquing.

Research project that examines social work education and the professional needs, in terms of curriculum, of the Kahnawake and Kanehsatake communities.

Purpose of the study was to evaluate the program administered by Indian and Northern Affairs, the applicability of First Nation University of Canada's structures to other Aboriginal institutes of higher learning, and the benefits of existing Aboriginal intuitions to students.

Reviews program at the Maritime School of Social Work at Dalhousie University.

Educational Leadership Program Thesis (Ph.D.)--Mercer University, 2011.

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of San Francisco, 1984.

Article uses a personal narrative essay to explore the systemic racism experienced by the author as a graduate student and an instructor at an Ivy League University in the United States.

File contains a presentation by Bob Fix and Norman Champagne on behalf of Fairview College. Fix discusses the college's experience with providing post-secondary education for Aboriginal people who form 60-65 percent of the student body. Following the presentation is a discussion between Fix and Commissioners Dussault and Robinson on the college's operations and programming.

File contains a presentation by Bob Rosehart focusing on Lakehead University programs that are directed toward Aboriginal students, including language, teacher, nursing, engineering and culture classes. Lakehead University also has a student support system and drop-in centre for Aboriginal students. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Larry Kaida that describes various programs offered by some Canadian universities relating to encouraging and advising Aboriginals upon entrance into university. Kaida is also involved in a program where Aboriginal students have on-the-job training with oil and gas companies in Alberta, with guaranteed employment upon graduation. He calls upon the Commission to ensure that funding continues for these local and national university programs.

File contains a presentation by Johanne Robertson and Florent Begin of l'Institut culturel et educatif montagnais. Robertson and Begin describe the Institutes origins, purpose, and mandate. They then discuss a host of issues and the Institutes views on federal-Montagnais relations, provincial Montagnais relations, educational policy, and recommend some actions to be taken to advance Montagnais education. Among the recommendations are the establishment of Montagnais primary, secondary, and post-secondary programs and institutions.

Report conducted to support First Nations fisheries in the Atlantic region and provide information to potential students by identifying support services, college programming, research centres, reports and projects.

Discussion of an interdisciplinary two year environmental studies program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Relates a personal and professional journey, by the author, about developing a social policy social work course at the First Nations University of Canada.

Includes overview of current context in British Columbia, literature review, discussion of various initiatives undertaken by governments in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and results of survey.

Study undertaken to assess participation/access to and success in programs designed to introduce students to college curriculum while still in high school.

Comments on the plans the president of the Ontario College of Art and Design has for the school including the Aboriginal Visual Culture Program.

Saskatchewan Indian Federated College accepted to full membership by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and the University of Saskatchewan create the only MBA Program in Canada designed specifically for Indigenous peoples.

Discussion of program at Sinte Gleska University (Rosebud, S.D.) which hoped to award diplomas to the first group of management graduates in 2008.

Author describes their experience as an Anthropology postgraduate student and instructor; highlights the intersectional factors of their mixed-race Indigenous identity.

Applied Psychology Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Toronto (Canada), 1992.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 1994.

Talks about course assignments and works by authors Francis Densmore, M. Inez Hilger, and Roger Spielmann.

Examines difficulties encountered in claims issues and research and suggests Universities can help.

The noted author speaks about his writing and his role as director of the Program in American Culture at the University of Michigan.

Reports that American tribal colleges and universities not only provide education but also promote cross cultural communication through art.

Deals with design and delivery of program to target groups, content and format of models used, and institutionalizing the process at the University of Victoria.

Explores development of different standards for oral and written English by comparing Anglo and Navajo writers.

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 1999.

Study conducted in 2005 at a Midwestern university with an American Indian enrolment of 6.3%. Surveyed sample of seven college juniors and seniors. Found programs played a significant role in reducing attrition rates.

Discusses a unique veterinary technology course that combines traditional Navajo values, Western scientific knowledge and the management of an Elk herd.

Examines scientific methods for conducting Native Studies research by reviewing current literature featuring Aboriginal subjects.

[Educational Leadership and Policy Studies] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oklahoma, 2008.

Overview of the American Indian Studies program including mission, vision and need.

Discussion of the Summer 2004 Chips Quinn Scholars program and the students who were chosen to work in internships program at daily newspapers across the United States.

Contains links to alternative and First Nations Schools, post-secondary institutions, community education services, Aboriginal student centres, Aboriginal services, supporting organizations, employment assistance, etc.

Introduction to the services offered by the Aboriginal Students' Centre, at the University of Saskatchewan, to welcome, aide and support new students as they enter life on campus. Article found on page 1 and by scrolling to page 8.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Seattle University, 2011.

Integrated Studies Project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2007.

Educational Foundations Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.

[Education] Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of North Dakota, 1981.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2010.