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2022-01-01

Jonathan Pittman

“The purpose of education is to help students recognize who they are, to see their gifts, talents, and strengths and recognize the responsibility that accompanies these gifts, so they can survive, thrive, and contribute as they navigate through both the broader world and Indigenous cultures

” (Goulet & Goulet, 2014, p. 5). As educators, we continue to try and incorporate ways to encourage all students to thrive. This research project focused on educators who have successfully implemented land-based learning programs to engage students and as a way to incorporate and validate an Indigenous

Fall 2019

Van Essen, Angela

This dissertation explores how nêhiyaw itwêwina (Plains Cree words or sayings) serve as anchors of meaning, word bundles, and teachers within the context of bilingual nêhiyaw-English poetry. As a non-Indigenous scholar, I address the questions “What do the nêhiyaw words and phrases embedded in the

with the authors, personal reflection, and close reading of the texts. I have found that the bilingual nature of these poems brings the current struggle to reclaim, relearn, and revitalize Indigenous languages in Canada to the forefront—indeed many of these poems poignantly articulate the enormous

weight of these labours. These authors are honouring the language and supporting language learners by using the language in their poetry. At the same time, this dissertation emphasizes that scholars, particularly non-Indigenous scholars, must be careful to discern what not to share. My work demonstrates

2023-12-18

Becky Cardinal

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

, and population – including the fish human beings rely on for food. This lesson introduces students to the concept of fish monitoring through Indigenous knowledge systems, the indicators of fish health used, and how to monitor fish habitat, health, and populations.

2019-04-01

D'Souza, Amabel (banner creation)

for discussion and action: Sustainability of Freshwater Ecosystems and Fishing Livelihoods for Indigenous Peoples; Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems and Indigenous Peoples; Addressing the Impacts of Resource Development on Freshwater Ecosystems and Indigenous Peoples; and

, Celebrating and Nurturing Indigenous Youth. The stage was then open for project participants to present their work and experience in a session called “Stories That Cross Borders”. The following themes were discussed: Methods for Tracking Change, Resource Development, Climate Change, Governance, and Youth

2019-02-01

Dr. Crystal Gail Fraser; Indigenous Consulting Services Inc; Aurora College

This document reflects partnerships between Aurora College, the Circle of Knowledge Holders, and Indigenous Consulting Services Inc. in an effort to initiate discussions about what reconciliation would look like and mean for Aurora College and its various campuses and community learning centres.

2023

Reid, Brady

The Canadian Indigenous group, the Beothuk, is known for their extinction sometime during the 19th century. Despite the Beothuk’s extinction becoming popular amongst researchers during the 20th century, the Beothuk narrative is still plagued with misconceptions. In my research paper entitled

“Avoidance and Exhaustion,” I address misconceptions about the interactions between various Indigenous groups and Europeans that interacted with the Beothuk. The research paper was created as a final project for Tolly Bradford at Concordia University and will be the basis of my oral presentation. The Beothuk

Spring 2020

Torres Ruiz, Maria Fernanda

The Aboriginal/Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (A/IYMP) is an after-school, peer-led, culturally framed intervention grounded in the teachings of Indigenous scholars Dr. Martin Brokenleg (Circle of Courage) and Dr. Verna Kirkness (Four R’s Model). A/IYMP is a strengths-based intervention that

aims to prevent type 2 diabetes in Indigenous children in Canada. The program is typically run as a 90-minute session that is offered once a week in the school community, and it provides elementary school students (mentees) with healthy snacks, physical activity, and relationship-building activities

community schools to further improve and to promote the program within their communities. We aspire to ripple the program to a greater number of Indigenous schools across Canada in the future. By honouring youth voices and sharing mentee’s experiences broadly, these research findings could help to promote

2006

Watson, Mark Kenneth

2020-11-04

Andrew Thomas

Slides for Andrew Thomas's presentation as a part of the ABC Copyright 2020 Fall Speaker Series, hosted by the University of Alberta Copyright Office.