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Isogai, Andrea; McCarthy, Daniel D.; Gardner, Holly L.; Karagatzides, Jim D.; Vandenberg, Skye; Barbeau, Christine; Charania, Nadia; Edwards, Vicky; Cowan, Don; Tsuji, Leonard J. S. – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2013
Northern First Nations in Canada have experienced environmental change throughout history, adapting to these changes based on personal experience interacting with their environment. Community members of Fort Albany First Nation of northern Ontario, Canada, have voiced their concern that their youths' connection to the land is diminishing, making…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Indigenous Populations, Indigenous Knowledge, Intergenerational Programs
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Gates, Michelle; Hanning, Rhona M.; Gates, Allison; McCarthy, Daniel D.; Tsuji, Leonard J. S. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: Canadian Aboriginal youth have poorer diet quality and higher rates of overweight and obesity than the general population. This research aimed to assess the impact of simple food provision programs on the intakes of milk and alternatives among youth in Kashechewan and Attawapiskat First Nations (FNs), Ontario, Canada. Methods: A pilot…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pilot Projects, Health Programs, Food
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Karagatzides, Jim D.; Kozlovic, Daniel R.; De Iuliis, Gerry; Liberda, Eric N.; General, Zachariah; Liedtke, Jeff; McCarthy, Daniel D.; Gomez, Natalya; Metatawabin, Daniel; Tsuji, Leonard J. S. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2011
We connected youth of the Mushkegowuk Territory (specifically Fort Albany First Nation) with environmental science and technology mentors in an outreach program contextualized to subarctic Ontario that addressed some of the environmental concerns identified by members of Fort Albany First Nation. Most activities were community-based centering on…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Environmental Education, Group Activities, Outreach Programs
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Tsuji, Leonard J. S. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1998
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada funds education only for on-reserve band members; off-reserve residents must pay tuition to attend reserve schools. Moose Cree Educational Authority proposes "reverse tuition agreements" whereby local school boards purchase services from First Nations for off-reserve band members. Difficulties…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Attendance, Canada Natives, Cree (Tribe)
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Tsuji, Leonard J. S.; Nieboer, Evert; Karagatzides, Jim D. – Journal of American Indian Education, 1999
A lead shot environmental education program using hands-on activities and public information displays was directed toward adult Cree of Mushkegowuk Territory, Ontario (Canada). Of 47 participants at the beginning of the study, 7 thought lead shot was detrimental to animals, the environment, and people. After program implementation, all…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitude Change, Canada Natives, Community Involvement
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Tsuji, Leonard J. S. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2000
Modified school years in First Nation schools contextualize the learning process by allowing student participation in traditional, seasonal, outdoor activities. Two case studies in which Hudson Bay area school officials unilaterally reintroduced the conventional calendar illustrate the important roles that First Nations education authorities can…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Community Control, Elementary Education