Intended to provide Native community members, teachers and administrators in Native schools, and teachers in training an overview of current research on language issues relating to Canadian Native education, the book presents general background information on Native peoples in Canada and the education systems that serve them. Existing and potential programs for English/French and Native language development in Native schooling are outlined in terms of language both as a medium and a subject of instruction. Effectiveness of these programs, along with the impact of social use of language on school programs and questions regarding the acquisition of reading skill among Native students, is also discussed. Suggestions and information to assist in community school language decisions, individual school program decisions, school system program design, and the planning of teacher training are also provided. (ERB)