Indigenous Knowledge in Canadian Science Curricula: Cases from Western Canada

Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com

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Foreign Countries; Indigenous Knowledge; Science Curriculum; Case Studies; Indigenous Populations; Canada Natives; Educational Opportunities; Culturally Relevant Education; Educational Improvement; Curriculum Enrichment; Barriers; Educational Practices

10.1007/s11422-016-9759-z

1871-1502

To enhance Aboriginal students' educational opportunities in sciences, culturally relevant science curriculum has been examined and practiced in Western Canadian science classrooms. This article shares some examples of inclusion of indigenous knowledge in science curricula and discusses the improvement and challenges of culturally relevant science curricula in Canadian contexts.

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2017

EJ1153657