Reviews the state of Native American education in Canada. Discusses government programs and Native Canadian organizations that address educational issues; describes schools run by the Department of Indian Affairs and (Indian) band-operated schools; and outlines teacher training and other higher education opportunities for Indian students in…

Traditional Indigenous Knowledge (IK) systems must be recovered and promoted by academics, indigenous knowledge holders, and political leaders by dismantling colonialism and state government control. While Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) has received attention due to its focus on management of natural resources and conservation, non-native…

Canada and Brazil have set a precedent for aboriginal lands rights cases in recent decisions to set aside homelands for indigenous peoples. Discusses these decisions, land claims settlements, ramifications, and outstanding issues in need of resolve. (MCO)

Attempts to delineate recurrent problems between counselors and Canadian-Native clients. Notes that attitude and value differences exist between Natives and Non-Natives. Suggests that counselors need to show flexibility and understanding of inter-ethnic issues. (Author/ABB)

Extensive evidence indicates that the Native family and society are "at risk," having been undermined by the existing non-Native child welfare, education, and justice systems. This paper examines issues in juvenile justice, child welfare, and family services with regard to control by Canada Native communities of their own social…

Recent University of Calgary Indian graduates are returning to their reserves, many as teachers, with a sense of being at home and able to serve. This may be due to Native peoples' need for professional services, students' family background and biculturalism, and pressure by Indian groups for special university programs. (SB)

This collection of papers represents an attempt to define better the purposes and content of education among the indigenous peoples of the circumpolar north. All the papers, except one on the Soviet Union, were written by members of indigenous groups in the far north. They are professionally involved in the field of Native education in their…

Education and vocational training have long been regarded as the most direct paths to employment and to greater participation in the economic benefits of Canadian society. Until the educational disparities between Indians and non-Indians have been removed, the most damning indictment of the failure of British Columbia's educators will continue to…