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Zoeller, Emily; Briceño, Allison – Reading Teacher, 2022
When working with bilingual readers, teaching for equity means building on students' linguistic strengths. To do so, we must provide intentionally designed holistic literacy instruction that encourages students to use their full literacy and linguistic repertoire. This article describes an asset-oriented approach called "Transliteracy"…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods, Native Language
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Moore, Patrick J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2003
Thirteen Kaska Elders took a leading role in a University of British Columbia Kaska language course held in three locations in Kaska territory in the Yukon. The elders conducted a variety of cultural activities, and entire families participated, creating an environment in which the language was constantly spoken and relevant to the activities.…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Camping, Cultural Education, Experiential Learning
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Pheasant-Williams, Shirley – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2003
Revitalization of the Nishinaabeg language started in 1998 with the development of language materials. A committee on Nishinaabemwin orthography advised on the development of the text and writing system. Teaching methods follow the four parts of Medicine Wheel teachings: spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental. An interactive hockey game and a…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Foreign Countries, Holistic Approach
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Bennett, Kathryn – Northern Review, 2000
The Circumpolar Women's Conference set an example for the world by emphasizing regional and international cooperation. The focus on reconciliation, healing, and respect for cultural diversity was a refreshing counterpoint to conservative policies affecting Aboriginal Australians. Justice systems and Native language programs in the Yukon and…
Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Canada Natives, Conferences, Cultural Maintenance
Native Education Initiative of the Regional Educational Labs. – 1995
In the last 5 to 10 years, various organizations and federal agencies have identified and given recognition to projects using exemplary educational practices with Indian student populations. This document describes 15 innovative, often grassroots, projects previously validated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Indian Education, or…
Descriptors: Adult Education, American Indian Education, Community Involvement, Cultural Education
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McLeod, Yvonne – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2003
A British Columbian Native teacher education program is guided by a team of First Nations educators and elders, university faculty, a representative of the teacher federation, and students. Aboriginal languages are incorporated into a Native cultural studies course using a holistic approach based on the Medicine Wheel that empowers students to…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indian Studies, Biculturalism