Section 5.4: Resources

 

   On the Internet:

       

Note: The office of ALL endeavours to keep the links listed below updated. However, if you do come across one
that is broken, please email us at literacy@gov.mb.ca.

 

·        Aboriginal Canada Portal –Government of Canada

·        Manitoba Indian Cultural Education Centre   

·        First Peoples on SchoolNet – Canada’s Schoolnet

·        Diversity and Complexity in the Classroom - Article by B. Davis, University of California, Berkeley

·        First Nations Literacy Theme Units: An Instructor’s Guide

·        Aboriginal Connections – Rob Wesley’s links to Aboriginal topics and issues

·        Contemporary Aboriginal Issues – Canada Schoolnet

·        Aboriginal-Enhanced Access to Learning by Sally Gaikezheyongai, December 2000

·        The Holistic/Rainbow Approach to Aboriginal Literacy: Work in Progress, George, P. (2000).
In Lens on Literacy. Proceedings of the Australian Council for Adult Literacy Conference, 21-23 September. Perth, Western Australia: ACAL.  http://cleo.murdoch.edu.au/confs/acal/procs/gm/george.html

·        Canada’s Native Peoples  – Volume II of the Canada Heirloom Series

·        Cultural Diversity – Queen’s University

·        First Nations History Theme Page - Community Learning Network

·        Aboriginal Links – Aboriginal Multimedia Society

·        Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres

·        Stonee's Lore, Legends and Teachings – www.ilhawaii.net

·        Indigenous Peoples' Literature – site by Glen Welker

·        Assembly of First Nations

·         Aboriginal Educational Resources Database - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto

·        Aboriginal Materials – NALD site

·        Resources for Learning: Aboriginal Literacy - Nokee Kwe Occupational Skill Development, Inc

·        Culture-based Curriculum: A Framework - Ontario Native Literacy Coalition

·         Rekindling Traditions: Cross-Cultural Science & Technology Units (CCSTU) Project – Saskatchewan Education

·        Aboriginal Resources in Mathematics  - University of Regina

·        Native Web: resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World

·        The Native Trail Canada – www.nativetrail.com

·        Turtle Island Education Resources: Traditional and Contemporary – www.turtleisland.org

·        Native American Themes in Books - www.cynthialeitichsmith.com

·        Culturally Effective Communication - Honolulu Community College

 

   In Print

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·        Akiwenzie-Damm, K. & Halonen, D. (1965). Empowering the Spirit: Native Literacy Curriculum.
Austin Graphics: Owen Sound, ON. (Available through the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition)

·        Sawyer, D. & Napoleon, A. (1991). Native English Curriculum Guidelines; A Resource Book for
Adult Educators, Open Learning Agency: Richmond, BC. (Available from BC Ministry of Advanced Education,
Training and Technology, Telephone: (604) 431-3210 or fax: (604) 431-3333

·        The Indian Act – Simplified. Available from Parkland Regional College Literacy Department, Yorkton, Sask.

·        Aboriginal Literacy Bibliography – Bibliography of resources at The National Adult Literacy Database

·        Aboriginal Pedagogy (1998). Edited by Lenore A. Stiffarm, published by the Extension Division of the University of Saskatchewan. Available for U-LEARN, Room 125 Kirik Hall, Extension Division, University of Saskatchewan, 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C8. Phone: (306) 966-5565; fax (306) 966-5567 or email: u.learn@sask.ca

 

  Multimedia

 

·        Reaching the Rainbow.  Winner of the Saskatchewan Literacy Award of Excellence.  The multi-media components
included in this information kit serve as a starting point when planning to set up an Aboriginal literacy program, or when considering
adding Aboriginal literacy as a component to complement existing programs.  
Available from Parkland Regional College Literacy Department, Yorkton, Sask.

 

 

 

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