Describes a research project which resulted in publication, "The Julian Tribe," and showed how lost Micmac tribal heritage was reconstructed from church, census, county, provincial, and federal records when no tribal printed or secondary accounts or oral tradition remained. (NEC)

Examines history of three native Caribbean groups, the Ciboney, the Arawaks, and the Caribs, from beginning of European colonization in the fifteen th century. Details destruction of Indian society and culture by Spanish settlers, who subjugated Natives with education and religion. Includes section of "Some Positive Educational Contributions…

During most of its history (1897-1917), Whirlwind School in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) was a focus of conflict between Indian agents and Episcopal missionaries/teachers. Official government reasons for closing the school (allowing the Cheyenne to live nearby and teaching in Cheyenne) masked more basic reasons (the missionaries failed to promote…

Describes child-rearing and educational practices of Plains Indians, stressing importance of hunting, especially of buffalo. Examines early childhood rituals and general child-rearing practices as part of cultural education. Describes religious education of children. Stresses Indian educational methods as "informal" but "direct and…

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…

Bibliographic entries are provided for 192 theses and dissertations concerned with Canadian indigenous peoples and produced at the University of Alberta. Introductory material includes criteria for selection and details such as the number of entries for each university department. (JHZ)

Describes differences between Inuit indigenous cultural education and classroom education. Describes changes in Inuit education from 1930s to present day. Examines differences between school and home education. Examines education as method of meeting Inuit cultural demands and gaining employment. Recommends combining elements of Eskimo education…

The history of Indian education in the Maritime provinces reveals a predominantly day-school organization with emphasis--throughout contact time--on assimilationist and Christian programs. During the past decade emphasis has shifted to Indian control of Indian education, but the effects of this policy have yet to be clearly felt. (JHZ)

Stan Wilson (Cree), professor at the University of Alberta, discusses a spiritual experience that led him to a greater understanding of the life of his Native ancestors. Suggests that indigenous peoples need to shift attention to the spirituality that kept their ancestors in harmony with the environment and to recognize spiritual knowledge through…

Provides an annotated list of 53 films and videos about Canada's First Nations, produced between 1988 and 1991, and covering such themes as self-determination, cultural preservation, land claims, aboriginal rights, Native control of education, social problems, history, and environmental issues. Includes running time, price, and availability. (SV)

Historicized images of First Nations women ("princesses" and "squaws") and related narratives are deeply entrenched in North American popular culture. These appropriated, commodified representations circulate in the politics of difference and influence the identities of Native women. But their mothers' and grandmothers'…

Describes turn-of-the-century Canadian philosophy and techniques of Native education, the founding of the last Canadian industrial school by the Anglican church in Calgary, living and learning conditions at the school, factors leading to the decline of industrial schools and to St. Dunstan's closing, and the advantages and limitations of…

A historical overview of Aboriginal education in the Maritime Provinces of Canada reveals that an Aboriginal form of literacy that existed before European contact met all the requirements of a valid literacy and is worthy of respect. Teachers' understanding and valuing of Aboriginal literacy would transform Aboriginal education. (Contains 26…

Points out similarities in the histories of Canadian and Peruvian government policies on the formal schooling of Native peoples. Discusses the divestment of Native cultural capital, loss of human potential, and lack of recognition of a fundamental Aboriginal right in both countries. Contains 20 references. (SV)

Interviews with 10 Cree-speaking Canada Natives in central Alberta focus on their experiences in 2 missionary boarding schools, 1900-1940. Also included are background information on the history of Indian education in Canada and archival material on Roman Catholic and (Methodist) United Church boarding schools. Contains 59 references. (SV)