Nov
22
In reflection my final post should have been my first post. Below are many definitions compiled with the help of Google defining the term”Indigenous”. Definitions of indigenous on the Web: autochthonal: originating where it is found; “the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo”; “autochthonous rocks and people and … wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn Indigenous is an American […]
Nov
22
Aboriginal Perspectives
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Aboriginal Perspectives This is a site for high school and upper elementary students and teachers that features National Film Board of Canada documentaries by and about Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. On this site you will be able to: • Watch key NFB documentaries on Aboriginal themes from the 1940s to 2004. • Learn about past and […]
Nov
22
Indigenous People’s Issues Today
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Indigenous People’s Issues Today Blog This is an extensive Blog “Highlighting contemporary indigenous peoples’ issues from around the world, including the indigenous peoples of the Americas, Brazil, Central America, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Siberia, Alaska, Polynesia, India, Chile, and much more. Topics include cultures and religions, intellectual property rights, archaeology, art, health, resources, rights, […]
Nov
15
Dene Cultural Institute Web Site
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Dene Cultural Institute, has been working to assist the Dene (mostly in the NWT) to maintain and strengthen thier distinct culture since 1987. This website provides many cultural links, pictures, resources, and information about current programs for the Dene culture. The intentions of the site are to strengthen cultural identity which is “necessary for […]
Nov
15
Aboriginal Mapping Network
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
http://www.nativemaps.org/ The Aboriginal Mapping Network (AMN) is a cooperative website that supports aboriginal and indigenous peoples facing similar issues such as land claims, treaty negotiations and resource development.
Nov
1
Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Another Prime example of a culture leaning on technology to build awareness and education. The Alaska Native Knowledge Network website is a vast collection of infomation about natvie culture in the state. I do not know where to begin when explaining this site. A click on the site index will explain why. There is so […]
Nov
1
Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Website
Posted by: Jay Dixon | November 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ab_languages/index.html Above is a link to an Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Website. The WNCP (Western and Norther Canada Protocol) Aboriginal Languages and Cultures website is one way to support teaching and learning and to share information about learning resources. In this website you will find WNCP Framework – The Western Canadian Protocol Common Curriculum Framework […]