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Digital Technology Innovations in Education in Remote First Nations

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Beaton, Brian, Carpenter, Penny·2016·in education
DOI 10.37119/ojs2016.v22i1.266
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Using a critical settler colonialism lens, we explore how digital technologies are being used for new education opportunities and First Nation control of these processes in remote First Nations. Decolonization is about traditional lands and creating the conditions necessary so Indigenous people can live sustainably in their territories (Simpson, 2014; Tuck & Yang, 2012). Remote First Nations across Canada face considerable challenges related to accessing quality adult education programs in their communities. Our study, conducted in partnership with the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute, explores how community members living in remote First Nations in Northwestern Ontario are using digital technologies for informal and formal learning experiences. We conducted an online survey in early 2014, including open-ended questions to ensure the community members’ voices were heard. The critical analysis relates the findings to the ongoing project of decolonization, and in particular, how new educational opportunities supported by digital technology enable community members to remain in their communities if they choose to, close to their traditional lands

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Authors
Beaton, B., & Carpenter, P.
Affiliations
University of New Brunswick (CA)
Venue
in education
Publisher
University of Regina Library
Published
2016-06-13
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
42-60
ISSN
1927-6117 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.37119/ojs2016.v22i1.266
OpenAlex
W2425957622
Cited by
5
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2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2017: 1
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0.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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in education (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
  • Social Sciences › Education › Indigenous and Place-Based Education
  • Social Sciences › Cultural Studies › Migration, Education, Indigenous Social Dynamics
Keywords
digital technologies in education, decolonization, settler colonialism, informal learning, indigenous peoples, northwestern Ontario

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