Examining the influence of an Aboriginal principal on transformative school development: a case study
This paper explores the history and processes associated with the transformation of a northern Canadian Aboriginal school into a culture-based community school for its Metis, Inuvialuit and Gwichin citizens. In particular, the role of the principal, a local Aboriginal, as a leader in initiating and...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
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Manitoba Educational Research Network
2009
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| Online Access: | https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/29715/1/29715_Lewthwaite_2009.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper explores the history and processes associated with the transformation of a northern Canadian Aboriginal school into a culture-based community school for its Metis, Inuvialuit and Gwichin citizens. In particular, the role of the principal, a local Aboriginal, as a leader in initiating and facilitating the transformative change is examined. Most significantly, the case described in this paper provides encouragement and insight for other schools desiring to move towards culturebased schools. |
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