Therefore, the urban classroom teacher speaking a standard English to an urban Aboriginal child who is from an Aboriginal English background is creating a confusing situation from the point of view of the Aboriginal child. In this situation it is impossible for effective learning to take place.
Policy Directions.
Teacher, Education departments and schools of teacher education within Universities should make a conscious effort to introduce into their Teacher Education programs units on Aboriginal education and encourage non-Aboriginal trainee teachers to major in Aboriginal education. Universities should take up challenges of associating with Aboriginals. And the teacher educators who teach non-Aboriginal teachers to teach Aboriginal children should be Aboriginal. These Aboriginal educators could act as mentors for not only undergraduates but for teachers already in the system. While policies and statements are being made, and it is generally felt that the intentions are meaningful, the present approach is fragmented and uncoordinated.
The Health System in Alberta is another issue that needs attention. .
Studies in Health.
Health studies are a means to identify patterns, problems and/or solutions to situational health-related scenarios. As an example, some studies provide us with the newest information on problems regarding side effects or remedies previously unknown for over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Vision Statement.
The National Aboriginal Health Organization is an Aboriginal designed and controlled body dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of Aboriginal peoples. It is our fundamental belief that the advancement and sharing of knowledge in the field of Aboriginal health is a key to empowering Aboriginal peoples.
Objectives.
To improve and promote through knowledge-based activities the health of Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal communities, including women, children and youth, the elderly and urban Aboriginal persons .