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1. 2010 Literacy Cafés (2010)
Volume 3: Prince Albert and North
Series: Literacy Cafe Report
Authors: Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN)
Collection: Research Materials
In May 2010, the Saskatchewan Literacy Network held discussions in Prince Albert and La Ronge. As in previous years, the goals of these “literacy cafés” were to provide a networking opportunity for literacy stakeholders and to ask for information to guide the network’s efforts.
Among the themes to emerge from the discussions were the need to provide programs that are culturally relevant to Aboriginal people; a strong desire to continue building creative partnerships to foster literacy; and an ongoing need for coordination among literacy programs.
Added: 2011-07-08
2. Aboriginal Adult Literacy: Nourishing Their Learning Spirits (2008)
Literature Review
Series: Nourishing the Learning Spirit
Authors: Ningwakwe George, Aboriginal Education Research Centre, First Nations and Adult Higher Education Consortium
Collection: Research Materials
This is a literature review on Aboriginal literacy from the perspective of an Aboriginal literacy worker and professional. It draws on about 80 sources, including documents written by literacy and education practitioners, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, working with Aboriginal people, as well as scholarly literature written by health, science and adult education professionals on topics related to the holistic and healing approaches to education, literacy and life.
This paper is designed to provide information and possibly direction for the Aboriginal literacy field and its stakeholders as to the best ways of comprehending and nourishing the learning spirit.
Part I outlines the Aboriginal worldview as it relates to literacy and education. Part II examines the implications of these principles for literacy education. Part III gives concrete examples of Aboriginal literacy programming as it exists today and Part IV summarizes the key ideas of this document.
Added: 2010-02-24
3. Aboriginal Engagement (2008)
Who Does What in Aboriginal Skills Development: A Reference Document
Authors: Stonecircle Consulting
Collection: Research Materials
The goal of this document is to explain the nature of Aboriginal human resources issues in Canada, and to provide practical information for promoting partnerships that lead to meaningful work for Aboriginal people and boost the pool of skilled workers for economic sectors currently experiencing shortfalls.
The authors note that while Canada is one of the fastest growing economies among the G8, a shortfall of skilled workers will make it difficult to sustain that growth. At the same time, Canada is experiencing an Aboriginal baby boom and the unemployment rate among Aboriginal people in Canada is nearly three times the national average.
The authors have included information about Aboriginal populations in Canada; support for Aboriginal human resources; the Aboriginal Human Resource Council; and a variety of agreements pertaining to Aboriginal human resources.
This publication was funded by The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC), the network of Canada’s sector councils dedicated to implementing industry-driven labour market solutions in key sectors of the economy. For more information about TASC, please visit its website at http://www.councils.org.
Added: 2011-04-15
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4. An Aboriginal Essential Skills Journey: Planting the Seeds for Growth - Facilitator Guide (2010)
Series: An Aboriginal Essential Skills Journey
Authors: Pam Tetarenko
Collection: Learning Materials
This document is the facilitator’s guide for a workshop designed to present Essential Skills in a way that reflects an Aboriginal worldview. The workshop is aimed at frontline workers, educators and trainers.
The guide is designed to be used with a participant workbook that bears the same title. The authors note that the two documents must be used together to deliver the workshop.
The guide includes chapters on opening the workshop; the what’s and why’s of Essential Skills; Essential Skills stories; Essential Skills resources; assessing Essential Skills; and closing the workshop.
The guide also includes a number of appendices that contain answer keys and other workshop documents.
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Added: 2011-04-05
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5. An Aboriginal Essential Skills Journey: Planting the Seeds for Growth - Participant Workbook (2010)
Series: An Aboriginal Essential Skills Journey
Authors: Pam Tetarenko
Collection: Learning Materials
This workbook is designed to be used with a facilitator’s guide of the same name for a workshop that presents Essential Skills in a way that reflects an Aboriginal view of the world. The workshop is aimed at educators, trainers and other frontline workers.
The authors explain that the workshop is intended to provide participants with a detailed overview of Essential Skills; a brief history of Essential Skills; a basic understanding of Essential Skills assessment; an awareness of available Essential Skills tools and resources; some ideas for practical applications in training; and an opportunity for hands-on practice.
The authors note that participants are expected to use the workbook to record their answers and track their progress.
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Added: 2011-04-05
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6. Aboriginal Literacy & the Importance of "Unlearning" (2011)
Panel presentation by Allan Quigley, St. Francis Xavier University
Authors: Allan Quigley
Collection: Research Materials
In this document, presented as part of a panel discussion during the launch of the Aboriginal Adult Literacy Assessment Tool (AALAT), the author argues that current measures of literacy are arbitrary criteria that are biased against Aboriginal people.
The author says that adult literacy is defined and measured by agreement within the dominant culture. Minority cultures, including Aboriginal peoples, are expected to conform to those standards.
He urges a rethinking or “unlearning” of conventional views about the requisite skills of literacy. He asks what the definition of literacy would look like if Aboriginal people had been the researchers, policymakers and educators in Canada during the past 200 years and concludes that the definition would then include a fuller recognition of multiple First Nations languages, along with a greater appreciation of the importance of oral communication.
Added: 2011-06-21
7. Aboriginal Literacy and Learning: Annotated Bibliography & Native Languages Reference Materials (2002)
Authors: Eileen Antone, Lois Provost-Turchetti, Moneca Sinclair
Collection: Research Materials
This document is part of the Literacy and Aboriginal Peoples ‘Best Practices' Native ‘Literacy' and Learning research project, which began in September 2001. The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to provide an inventory of the written resources available in the area of Native literacy for the province of Ontario.
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Added: 2004-08-30
8. Aboriginal Literacy Fact Sheet (N.D.)
Authors: Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc. (SALN), Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN)
Collection: Research Materials
The authors of this fact sheet note that according to the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS), 63 per cent of urban Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan scored below Level 3, compared to 39 per cent of the non-Aboriginal population. Level 3 is considered the minimum needed to function effectively in modern society.
The authors provide a number of suggestions for improving literacy skills among Aboriginal people. They include using a learner-centred approach; using a community-based approach; incorporating a holistic approach; building awareness of Aboriginal success stories; and basing teaching methods on Aboriginal ways of learning.
Added: 2011-05-10
9. Aboriginal Literacy Gathering Report 2002 (2002)
Mamawenig
Authors: Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network (SALN)
Collection: Research Materials
Nine delegates from Saskatchewan attended the First National Aboriginal Literacy Gathering in May 2000, held in Morley, Alberta. There was a great deal of enthusiasm generated during the course of the Gathering and plans for a follow-up provincial Aboriginal literacy project began.
Since then, a Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Steering Committee was convened to carry the discussion and planning forward. On May 14, 2002, The Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Gathering was held, an event that provided the opportunity for Elders, learners, literacy practitioners, community members, and representatives from various governments to work together in a participatory strategic plan process to develop future directions for Aboriginal literacy in the province.
This document is a report on The Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Gathering.
Added: 2004-03-15
10. Aboriginal Literacy Strategic Plan Report (2002)
Authors: Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network (SALN)
Collection: Research Materials
Nine delegates from Saskatchewan attended the First National Aboriginal Literacy Gathering in May 2000, held in Morley, Alberta. There was a great deal of enthusiasm generated during the course of the Gathering and plans for a follow-up provincial Aboriginal literacy project began.
Since then, a Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Steering Committee was convened to carry the discussion and planning forward. On May 14, 2002, The Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Gathering was held, an event that provided the opportunity for Elders, learners, literacy practitioners, community members, and representatives from various governments to work together in a participatory strategic plan process to develop future directions for Aboriginal literacy in the province.
This document is a report on the strategic plan developed by the Steering Committee as a result of the Gathering.
Added: 2004-03-15
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