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Sterling, Shirley – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2002
A grandmother teaching fishtrap building by actually building one while telling a story provides a model and criteria for success in teaching Nlakapamux children, the most important criterion being the presence of cultural experts--grandmothers. Role-modeling, storytelling, and hands-on experience combine theory and practice and provide a mnemonic…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Cultural Education, Educational Strategies
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Devine, Heather – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1991
The irresponsible practices of past archeological researchers have led Native educators to distrust and disregard the useful role that archeology can play in the history curriculum. Archaeologists, Native educators, and university anthropology departments should cooperate to develop culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate programs for…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian History, Archaeology, Canada Natives
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Kirkness, Verna J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1998
Calls upon Canadian Aboriginal communities to take control of their children's education by breaking free of inappropriate Western educational practices; moving from rhetoric to action in the areas of native language instruction, outdoor learning, involvement of Elders, and parent participation; and developing community-based evaluations of…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Community Involvement, Culturally Relevant Education
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Toulouse, Isadore Bebamikawe – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2003
Traumas from the Canadian residential school system have been transmitted through generations of Canada Natives, which has interfered with learning. Curricula need to be developed by and for First Nations people. Strategies are presented for working with Native learners and for developing language instructional materials. To become fluent in…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Needs