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Peer reviewedRead, Edith J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1983
The Project is a Native teacher education program which provides the first three years of the Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. Five areas (information, counseling services, support services, access, and financial aid) considered by the Project in regard to access for disadvantaged adults to learning resources are…
Descriptors: Adult Students, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedKirkness, Verna J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Outlines a mechanism for action in language preservation and renewal, preventing extinction of Canada's aboriginal languages. Proposes the Aboriginal Languages Foundation as part of a national strategy whereby the community retains control over language renewal programs with funding and resources from the Canadian government. Contains 37…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Maintenance, Language Proficiency, Language Skill Attrition
Peer reviewedBrandt, Elizabeth A.; Ayoungman, Vivian – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Reviews critical factors in successful language transmission and acquisition, factors responsible for language maintenance and renewal. Considers theoretical issues underlying communities' maintenance and renewal efforts and the reflection of those issues in practical goal-setting plans that outline desired plans that outline language maintenance…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedFleras, Augie – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Describes establishment of language renewal program, Te Kohanga Reo, for Maori preschool children. The plan reinforces a sense of community through local collaboration and promotion of Maori cultural values. Examines the influence of Maori social and cultural values in the program's organization, content, and style. Contains 36 references.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBlondin, Georgina – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Describes an oral Slavey language program that drew on knowledge of the Elders, a traditional source of knowledge and wisdom for language instruction. Describes community action for course and materials development and effective use of political support to develop and establish this community based language renewal program. Contains 21 references.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs
Keeping the Seventh Fire: Developing an Undergraduate Degree Program for Aboriginal Adult Educators.
Peer reviewedKompf, Michael; Hodson, John – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2000
Brock University (Ontario); an Ontario television station; and the Iroquois, Ojibwa, and Metis Nations are collaborating on the development of an Aboriginal adult education degree program. The clan system was modified for use as a planning tool, elders and other Aboriginal educators were included, and Aboriginal learning styles and perspectives…
Descriptors: Adult Education, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, College Programs
