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Aboriginal education in Canada : a study in decolonization
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2001
Book
Creators
Binda, K. P.; Calliou, Sharilyn
Description
"This book was written by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal academics with many years of practical educational experience in Aboriginal communities, academic, governmental and other institutional settings. Aboriginal education in Canada takes a reflective approach within a decolonization framework. The authors trace the evolution, continuing crisis, and aspirations of Aboriginal education in Canada. They analyze the contradictions and challenges facing Aboriginal education as educators struggle to overcome problems and move the field towards parity with the rest of Canada. The twelve chapters explore various aspects of Aboriginal education from pre-colonial to post-modern, from early childhood to adulthood, from classroom pedagogy to community control. Aboriginal education in Canada is indispensible for those studying and working in education as well as anyone who wants to understand Aboriginal struggles for equity and justice"--publisher's website.
Language
English

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1896191053
Statement of Responsibility
edited by K.P. Binda with Sharilyn Calliou.
Publication Information
Mississauga, Ont. : Canadian Educators' Press
Physical Description
iv, 225 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: Situating the puppet masters / Sharilyn Calliou -- Chapter 1: Canada's colonial mission: the great white bird / Andrea Bear Nicholas -- Chapter 2: Decentralization and the development of aboriginal education system: new genesis / K.P. Binda -- Chapter 3: Finance, equity and equality: broken trust in education / George Burns -- Chapter 4: Relevant curricula and school knowledge: new horizons / Murray Smith -- Chapter 5: Teaching native language programs: survival strategies / Kenneth Paupanekis and David Westfall -- Chapter 6: Teacher training for the new wilderness: quantum leaps / Lynn McAlpine -- Chapter 7: Counselling Aboriginal students: bridging of conflicting worldviews / Anne Poonwassie and Ann Charter -- Chapter 8: Early childhood education for Aboriginal students: opening petals / Linda Goulet, Marjorie Dressyman-Lavalle & Yvonne McCleod -- Chapter 9: Parental Involvement as adult education: a microstrategy for change / D.H. Poonwassie -- Chapter 10: Provincial territorial organizations and higher level services: new warriors for a new age / Donna Young -- Chapter 11: Native Diaspora and urban education: class culture and intractable problems / K.P. Binda -- Chapter 12: Decolonizing the mind: a non-empirical reflection on some First Nations scholarship / Sharilyn Calliou.
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