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Johnny Can't Talk, Either: The Perpetuation of the Deficit Theory in Classrooms

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca G. Eller
Reading Teacher, vol. 42, no. 9, May 1989, pp. 670-674
Discusses the 'deficit' theory assumption that children from lower socioeconomic homes have lower levels of language skill, whereas the classes may provide fewer opportunities to speak out, and so may be perceived as less capable expressively.
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Language and Identity in an Indigenous Teacher Education Program

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 2017 Northern, Rural, and Remote Health conference
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvia Moore
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Exploratory case study examines the personal experiences of five Inuit education students and discusses their perspective on how studying Inuktitut has impacted their cultural identities.
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Language & Culture: A Matter of Survival

Articles » General
Author/Creator
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 1992, pp. 15-17
Looks at the report A Matter of Survival an inquiry into the loss of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and what can be done to save the remaining languages.
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Language Learning in the American Southwestern Borderlands: Navajo Speakers and Their Transition to Academic English Literacy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gloria Dyc
Bilingual Research Journal: The Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education, vol. 26, no. 3, Fall, 2002, pp. 611-630
Research conducted on regional language learners at the University of New Mexico examines language attitudes. Data will be used in the further development of bilingualism.
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Learning to Teach in Culturally Responsive and Respectful Ways: First Steps in Creating a First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Infusion in a Mainstream Teacher Education Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane M. Vetter
Melissa Blimkie
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 173-185, 187, 189
Discusses a program that infuses Aboriginal ways of knowing, traditions, and perspectives into teaching, creating awareness of Indigenous needs in education among both faculty and students.
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Literature Synopsis: Aboriginal Education: A Research Brief for Practitioners; Effective Practices for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learner Programs

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
University of Alberta
Alberta Education
Aboriginal Services Branch
Presents key research findings and suggestions for classroom teachers and as well as strategies taken from the Alberta Education, Aboriginal Services Branch, First Nations, Métis and Inuit School-Community Learning Environment toolkit.
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Living Alongside: Teacher Educator Experiences Working in a Community-Based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julian Kitchen
John Hodson
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 36, no. 2, Indigenous Education: Pathways to (Re)membering, 2013, pp. 144-174
Looks at themes emerging from interviews held with students involved in the Aboriginal teacher education program which was developed collaboratively between a southern Ontario university and the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council in Ontario.
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Locating Difference With Teacher Candidates

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lee Anne Block
In Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Autumn, 2013, pp. 57-71
Discusses teaching about difference in locations where the teacher are of the dominate culture and the discomfort this can cause.
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The Location of Knowledge: A Conversation With the Editors on Knowledge, Experience, and Place

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynette Shultz
Jennifer Kelly
Cora Weber-Pillwax
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 335-350
Looks at the expansion of knowledge systems, the location of these systems and connections to teacher education programs.
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Maaka Sees Potential in Native Studies Department

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darla Read
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 11
Looks at changing the teaching model and renewing the program in an effort to modernize the Native Studies department. Article located by scrolling to page 11.
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Major Questions About Preservice Teachers to Indian Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James M. Mahan
Mary F. Smith

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 18, no. 2, January 1979, pp. [1-5]
Highlights the need for more research into the effectiveness of student teachers in cross cultural situations.
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Making Space For Critical Reflection in Professional Learning Communities

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Servage
Education Canada, vol. 47, no. 1, Making Space For Critical Reflections: Dreams & Solutions For Aboriginal Children, Winter, 2007, pp. 14-17
Looks at teachers' professional development at a summer residency program and why present strategies cannot help Aboriginal students succeed.
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Mars Project Brings Space Program to Nunavut Youth

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 5, September 2002, pp. 30-31

Reports on the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS), which simulates a mission to Mars on Devon Island.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.

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Mathematical Education and Aboriginal Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beth Graham
Educational Studies in Mathematics, vol. 19, no. 2, May 1988, pp. 119-135
Discussion of issues involved in teaching mathematics to children from traditional communities.
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Mediating Athabascan Oral Traditions in Post-Secondary Classrooms

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beth Leonard
International Journal of Multicultural Education, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Issue; Indigenous Education, 2008, p. [?]
Looks at a pre-service teacher education course, Alaska Native Education based on three versions of a Deg Hit'an Athabascan story.
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Mentoring in Multiple Dimensions

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverly Patchell
Journal of Cultural Diversity, vol. 12, no. 2, Summer, 2005, pp. 56-58
Examines mentoring from a multi-dimensional perspective, with those dimensions encompassing the generational history, family belief system, cultural archetypes, individual learning style, and physical challenges.
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Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
Presents the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training website, which provides the Greater Toronto Area's Aboriginal community with training initiatives and job search assistance.
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Morley Welcomes World Educators

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 2, June 2002, p. 19

Overview of the sixth World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) held in Morley, Alberta including the bidding process.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.43.

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Native Language Education: An Inquiry Into What Is and What Could Be

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thecla Neganegijig
Mary Breunig
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 2, 2007, pp. 305-321
Explores the present state of K-12 and postsecondary Native Language (NL) education in Canada and the feasibility of incorporating outdoor education with NL programs.
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A New Approach to an Old Problem

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Grace A. Blossom
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 1, no. 2, January 1962, pp. [13-14]
Provides a synopsis of four basic linguistic concepts and brief discussion of their implications for second language learning.
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[New Voices] Maths Monsters, Learning Trails, Games and Interventions

Alternate Title
New Voices] Maths Monsters, Learning Trails, Games and Interventions: Some of the Teaching Resources Developed by Teachers in the Mathematics For Learning Inclusion Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Reinfeld
Ken Lountain
Diane Mellowship
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, vol. 13, no. 4, 2008, pp. 28-32
Program developed to improved mathematics teaching and learning in low socio-economic communities.
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