Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; From the Series Editor; Foreword; Preface; 'Ekahi (Chapter 1) Gathering Together to Travel to the Source: A Vision for a Language and Culture-Based Educational Model; OUR DIFFERENT PATHS TO THE SOURCE; Transition I Path to Native Epistemology: The Lightning Tree; 'Elua (Chapter 2) Building a Child-Centered Model: "An indigenous model must look to the future."; 'Ekolu (Chapter 3) A Holistic Education, Teachings From the Dance House: "We cannot afford to lose one Native child."
Summary
Presents individual concepts and practical models of native educ. programs that have been developed & implemented in native communities & promotes use of these models as a guide for policy-making, leadership & leadership devel., and teaching & learning. &