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Zapf, M. K.; Bastien, B.; Bodor, R.; Carriere, J.; Pelech, W. – 2000
In 1998, a consortium including the University of Calgary (Alberta) and representatives from social service agencies and Native organizations developed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) model for delivery in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities. The model called for innovative course content that was culturally and geographically relevant to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, College Programs

Stein, Wayne J.; Jetty, Mike – Journal of American Indian Education, 2002
Because of its unique leadership and supportive faculty, Salish Kootenai College, on the Flathead reservation in Western Montana, has become one of the leading institutions nationwide in providing distance learning programs. Consistent with the college's mission, all distance courses are designed to preserve and enhance Salish and Kootenai…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Cultural Maintenance, Culturally Relevant Education, Distance Education
Fiddler, Margaret – 1992
The Wahsa Distance Education Centre is operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) for Cree and Oji-Cree secondary students living in the 23 remote communities of Sioux Lookout District in northwestern Ontario. Although most communities have locally controlled K-8 schools, very few communities offer secondary education. The NNEC, a…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Community Support