WĀPIKWANĪN What It Means To Have Culture Represented In Schools: Photos and Conversations With Students

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2018-11
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Stevenson, Rhonda Rodi
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Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina
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The current research initiative was informed by Anihšināpēk and Nēhiyawē teachings and it involved working with students who were enrolled in a Native Studies course at an urban high school as efforts of Indigenization have been ongoing at this school. Students were provided with time and space to share where and when they have their cultures represented in school and if having their cultures represented in school matters to them. Methods including modified photovoice, conversation method, mental mapping and a sharing circle were used to gather the voices from the students; however, the students continued to help analyze the information by being a part of ongoing conversations about the research. While examining places used by students, meanings of place have been activated. The research began with the researcher wanting to know if having culture in schools matters to students but instead the researcher discovered even more about the students and how instrumental the students are in leading the way to clarify what is acknowledged in their school and what more is needed for students to be better supported in schools.

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A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in Educational Psychology, University of Regina. xi, 127 p
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