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The Gap between Text and Context: An Analysis of Ontario's Indigenous Education Policy
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Butler, Jesse K. – in education, 2015
This paper analyzes the 2007 "Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework," alongside its 2014 "Implementation Plan." Content analysis is used to determine what specific actions are prioritized in each document, first through a quantitative analysis of the various strategies put forth, then a qualitative…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Public Policy, Educational Policy
Educational Equity in the Access to Post-Secondary Education: A Comparison of Ethnic Minorities in China with Aboriginals in Canada
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Wang, Fei – Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, 2013
This study provides insight into equity issues in post-secondary education by exploring and assessing the history, the reality and the potential developments in higher education for minority students in China, in comparison to post-secondary education for aboriginal students in Canada. It highlights access to post-secondary education by these…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Equal Education, Access to Education, Minority Group Students
Implementing One-to-One Laptop Learning in Alberta's Schools: A Support Resource
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Alberta Education, 2010
Research continues to support the many teaching and learning benefits of one-to-one laptop learning. Benefits range from improved student engagement and teacher-student interactions to the attainment of 21st century skills and the transformation of teacher practice. Additional benefits include improved student writing skills, increased teacher…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Writing Skills
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework. A Progress Report
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Alberta Education, 2004
The Government of Alberta is committed to enhancing the well-being and educational opportunities of Aboriginal peoples in the province. As part of Ministry commitment to the Government of Alberta's Aboriginal Policy Initiative (API), a key priority is to improve First Nations, Inuit and Metis learner success. In the spring of 1999, a review of the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Canada Natives, Eskimos, Foreign Countries
Indian Control of Indian Education: Authority and Responsibility for Progress.
Kirkness, Verna J. – 1985
Officially recognized in 1973, the "Indian Control of Indian Education" policy articulated philosophy, goals, principles, and directions designed to create an effective educational climate for Canada Natives. The policy acknowledged the need to improve educational opportunities for Indians as a preparation for total living, as a means of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Educational Philosophy
Vocational Training and Education in Alberta. Coombe Lodge Case Study. Information Bank Number 2003.
Marsh, D. T. – 1984
This paper describes the provision of vocational education in the Province of Alberta, especially the education provided by Alberta Vocational Centres (AVCs). The paper is organized in two sections. The first, introductory section describes the Province of Alberta and its educational system. The second section focuses on Alberta Vocational Centres…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Canada Natives, Course Organization