Sep
24
Database of Language, Culture, Stories & Resources
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Torres Straight Islanders have created a database of language, culture, stories, resources. This site provides an amazing amount of interesting pages to surf through. I am amazed by the amount of material on this site promoting language and culture. http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/ “The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is the world’s […]
Sep
19
Historical Indian Treaties Time Line
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Historical Indian Treaties Time Line This is a Canadian Government websites that covers the in chronological order a selection of the major treaties, starting from the first Peace and Friendship Treaty in 1725. This site provides detailed, map information, and historical facts. We must keep in mind that this is a Federal Government website based […]
Sep
19
Culture Shift – CBC.ca
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/cultureshift/index.html Click on the link above to visit a CBC Winnipeg site. It focuses on diversity and real life stories. The site is full of pictures, stories, audio files, and much more. By visiting this website you will meet 25 young people talking about how they live in everyday life. It “shines a light on […]
Sep
16
FIRST VOICES
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
FIRST VOICES This is another quite interesing site. FirstVoices is a suite of web-based tools and services designed to support Aboriginal people engaged in language archiving, language teaching & culture revitalization. The FirstVoices Language Archive contains thousands of text entries in many diverse Aboriginal writing systems, enhanced with sounds, pictures and videos. A companion set […]
Sep
13
Totem Poles ~ An Exploration
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Totem Poles ~ An Exploration by Pat Kramer “This website explores the myth and magic from the west coast of British Columbia to Alaska.” It is a great resource. It provides the full story about totem poles including history, meaning, stories, and much more. I am particullay impressed with the detailed visuals and insite that […]
Sep
9
Engaging Aboriginal Learners – Reading Into the Numbers
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Learnnow BC – Engaging Aboriginal Learners Above is a link to a British Columbia site that provides a wealth of information, statistics, and other links pertaining to aboriginal learners in the Province. I found reading through the statistics and completion rates particularly interesting. Through this site you can learn about any district in the province. […]
Sep
7
Hello & Welcome to my ETEC 521 Blog
Posted by: Jay Dixon | September 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Over the next few months I will begin posting important research links from the Internet that relate to issues of Indigeneity, Technology and Education. Enjoy!