A Seventh fire spark preparing the seventh generation : what are the education related needs and concerns of students from Rainy River First Nations

• Main Author: Horton, Robert Animikii
• Other Authors: Stone, Sharon Dale, Carr, Paul, West, Doug, Sinclair, Raven
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Native Peoples; Education; Ontario; Northwestern; Rainy River region; Native students; Ojibwa youth; Seven grandfather teachings; Canada; The Manitou; anishina*; First Nations
• Online Access: http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/295

This study examines factors that impact high school completion for Rainy River First Nations students living on-reserve in the Manitou Rapids community in Ontario. Utilizing traditional community knowledge as a guiding framework and a qualitative inquiry guided by Indigenous research ethics and Anis...