Foreword

‘Jagged world views can collide when Aboriginal peoples and Western science clash’ (Castellano, 2005). In an effort to avoid such an encounter, the principles of duty to consult and that both parties will benefit from the research through the act of collaborating to ensure that good data is gathered; is the spirit determining this research.

Acknowledgments

This initiative was funded by the National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

Much appreciation is extended to the following people who participated in this initiative:

• Susan Devins, at BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. Ekati Mine Site, Yellowknife, NWT.
• Karewn Carleton at Diavik Workplace Learning Centre, Yellowknife, NWT.
• Janice Brandt at First Nations Technical Institute, Deseranto, Ontario.
• Hildy Hanson at Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta.
• Bebe Ivanochko at Northlands College, Air Ronge, Saskatchewan.
• Elva Lickers at the Six Nations Achievement Centre, Ohswaken, Ontario.
• Eleanor Thompson at Urban Circle Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Ningwakwe/Priscilla George, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Literacy Association
• Rosalie Olson, Dynamic Resource Management, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Colleagues at OARS training Inc.