Cross-Cultural Education in the North

Authors

  • Eric Gourdeau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic3228

Keywords:

Evolution (Biology)

Abstract

Reports the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Education in the North held in Montreal, 18-21 Aug 1969, with 150 specialists representing Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, South America, Sweden, USA and USSR. Twenty reference background papers were circulated to participants and observers incl UNESCO before the conference. Educational programs for indigenous northern peoples have mainly failed to bring expected results. Various factors and future guidelines were discussed, the family, children, youth and adults and education, staff development, study courses and methods and technology. Some of the conclusions are summarized.

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Published

1969-01-01