1st Edition

Transforming Indigenous Higher Education Privileging Culture, Identity and Self-Determination

242 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

An engaging guide for future best-practice, this book provides an illuminating account of how the innovative programs of education and research at one Centre for Aboriginal Studies made a demonstrably positive difference in the lives of Indigenous students. Written by the experts involved, the book provides detailed descriptions of these ground-breaking education and research programs that saw... Read more

1. Enhancing Aboriginal Access to Higher Education 1976-1986 2. A Centre for Aboriginal Studies: Education for Self-Management and Self-Determination 1985-1989 3. Decolonizing Aboriginal Course and Program Development 1987-1997 4. Empowering Indigenous People: The power of educational innovation 1989-1995 5. Situating Indigenous Knowledges within the University 1996-2006 6. Changing Policies and Priorities: The University as a Corporation in the 21st Century 7. The Challenges of the Future: Incorporating Aboriginal Strengths and Resilience

Biography

Marion Kickett, Pat Dudgeon, Trevor Satour, Darryl Kickett, Anita Lee Hong, Glenis Grogan, Dennis Eggington, Jill Addullah, Melony Darroch, Rae-Lee Griffin, Roz Walker, Ernie Stringer