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Biography of Metis leader.
This document is part of "The Métis Historical Booklet Series" published by Gabriel Dumont Institute. This booklet discusses several aspects of the Red River Insurgence.
This document is part of "The Métis Historical Booklet Series" published by Gabriel Dumont Institute. This booklet discusses the skirmish at Seven Oaks involving Cuthbert Grant, Governor Semple, and Lord Selkirk.
Focuses on the Métis in Canada but also includes some articles and annotated references on the Métis in the United States.
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal experts examine aspects of education for First Nations adults and children in Canada, discussing the philosophical basis of First Nations education and assessing strengths and weaknesses in teacher training and the classroom. Topics include redefining science education for Aboriginal students; Aboriginal-based models for native education pedagogy; retention and dropout; and an aboriginal approach to healing education at an urban high school. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Education is at the heart of the struggle of Aboriginal peoples to regain control over their lives as communities and nations. The promise of education is that it will instruct the people in ways to live long and well, respecting the wisdom of their ancestors and fulfilling their responsibilities in the circle of life. Aboriginal Education documents the significant gains in recent years in fulfilling this promise. It also analyzes the institutional inertia and government policies that continue to get in the way. The contributors to this book emphasize Aboriginal philosophies and priorities in teaching methods, program design, and institutional development. An introductory chapter on policy d...
This book begins with an introductory section that briefly reviews the history of First Nations political development in Saskatchewan, the historical process of First Nations education, health care among Saskatchewan First Nations, the development of First Nations media, and First Nations people in sports. The main section contains over 125 biographies of Saskatchewan First Nations people which together demonstrate the diversity & department of this community and their contribution to the province.