Publications

Ball, J. (2008). Promoting equity and dignity for Aboriginal children in Canada. Choices, 14(7). (380 KB)

Ball, J. (2008). Policies and practice reforms to promote positive transitions to fatherhood among Aboriginal young men. Horizons, 10(1), 52-56. (2.2 MB)

Ball, J. (2008). Aboriginal young children’s language and literacy development: Research evaluating progress, promising practices, and needs. Paper prepared for the Canadian Language and Literacy Networked Centre of Excellence, National Literacy Strategy. (613 KB)

Ball, J., & Moselle, K. (2007). Fathers' contributions to children's well-being. Commissioned brief overview of research for the Public Health Agency of Canada. (686 KB)

Ball, J., Moselle, K., & Pedersen, S. (2007). Father's involvement as a determinant of child health. Commissioned review of research for the Public Health Agency of Canada. (768 KB)

Ball, J. (2006). Talking points: Exploring needs and concepts for Aboriginal early childhood language facilitation and supports. Concept discussion paper prepared for the Public Health Agency of Canada, Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities. (2 MB)

Ball, J., Bernhardt, B., & Deby, J. (2006). First Nations English dialects in young children: Forum proceedings. University of Victoria, School of Child and Youth Care, & University of British Columbia, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. (337 KB)

Ball, J., & George, R. (2006). Policies and Practices Affecting Aboriginal Fathers’ Involvement with Their Children. In J.P. White, S.K. Wingert, P. Maxim, & D. Beavon (Eds.), Aboriginal Policy Research: Moving Forward, Making A Difference, Volume 3. Toronto, ON: Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc. (294 KB)

Ball, J., & Lewis, M.M. (2005). First Nations elders’ and parents’ views on supporting young children’s language development. Report presented at the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Regina, SK, May 6. (805 KB)

Ball, J. & Bernhardt, B. (2005). Implications of First Nations English dialects for supporting children’s language development. Paper presented at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand, November 27-December 1. (51 KB)

Ball, J. (2005). Early childhood care and development programs as 'hook' and 'hub' for inter-sectoral service delivery in First Nations communities. Journal of Aboriginal Health, 2(1), 36-53. (408 KB)

Ball, J. (2005). 'Nothing about us without us': Restorative research partnerships involving Indigenous children and communities in Canada. In A. Farrell (Ed.), Ethical research with children. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press/McGraw Hill Education. (205 KB)
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Ball, J. & Elliot, E. (2005). Measuring social support in Aboriginal early childhood programs. In J. Whitehead (Ed.), Research Connections Canada: Supporting Children and Families, Vol. 12, pp. 41-58. Ottawa: Canadian Child Care Federation. (Available at Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning website.)

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2005). Talking points: What can speech-language partners contribute to Aboriginal early childhood development? In J. Whitehead (Ed.), Research Connections Canada: Supporting Children and Families, Vol. 12, pp. 21-40. Ottawa: Canadian Child Care Federation. (Available at Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning website.)

McIvor, O. (2005). The contribution of Indigenous heritage language immersion programs to healthy early childhood development. In J. Whitehead (Ed.), Research Connections Canada: Supporting Children and Families, Vol. 12, pp. 5-20. Ottawa: Canadian Child Care Federation. (Available at Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning website.)

Ball, J. (2004). Early childhood care and development programs as hook and hub: Promising practices in First Nations communities. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria. (6.5 MB)

Ball, J. & Simpkins, M. (2004). The community within the child: Integration of Indigenous knowledge into First Nations childcare process and practice. American Indian Quarterly 28(3/4): 480-498. (265 KB)

Ball, J. (2003). The challenge of creating an optimal learning environment in child care: Cross-cultural perspectives. In L. Girolametto & E. Weitzman (Eds.), Enhancing caregiver language facilitation in child care settings (pp. 1-12). Toronto, ON: Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network and The Hanen Centre. (150 KB)

Ball, J. (2003). Incorporating indigenous knowledge in post-secondary teaching. In M. Cherian & R.Y. Mau (Eds.), Teaching large classes: Usable practices from around the world (pp. 84-101). Singapore: McGraw-Hill Education. (3.4 MB)

Ball, J. (2002). A generative curriculum model of child and youth care training through First Nations-university partnerships. Workshop presented at the 12th National Child & Youth Conference, St. John's, NL, October 24. (1.2 MB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2002). The generative curriculum model: A bicultural, community-based approach to building capacity for early childhood care and development in indigenous communities in Canada. In K. Boven & J. Morohashi (Eds.), Best practices using indigenous knowledge (pp. 198-217). The Hague: Nuffic, Paris: UNESCO/MOST. (907 KB)

Ball, J., Pence, A. & Benner, A. (2002). Quality child care and community development: What is the connection? In M.V. Hayes & L.T. Foster (Eds.), Too small to see, too big to ignore: Child health and well-being in British Columbia (pp. 75-102). Victoria, BC: Western Geographical Press. (1.6 MB)

Ball, J., Pence, A., Pierre, M. & Kuehne, V. (2002). Intergenerational teaching and learning in Canadian First Nations partnership programs. In M. Kaplan, N. Henkin & A. Kusano (Eds.), Linking lifetimes: A global view of intergenerational exchange (pp. 83-100). New York, NY: United Press of America, Inc. (1.3 MB)

Ball, J., Leo, C. & Pierre, M. (2001). From the inside out: A profile of Mount Currie First Nation aboriginal child and youth care program. Interaction 15(1): 25-27. (374 KB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2001). Constructing knowledge and training curricula about early childhood care and development in Canadian aboriginal communities. Toronto, ON: Caledon Institute of Social Policy. (2.5 MB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2001). A ‘generative curriculum model’ for supporting child care and development programs in First Nations communities. Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 25(2): 114-124. (1.3 MB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2001). Training in First Nations communities: Five “secrets” of success. Interaction 15(1): 19-24. (519 KB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2000). A postmodernist approach to culturally grounded training in early childhood care and development. Australian Journal of Early Childhood 25(1): 21-25. (166 KB)

Ball, J., Definney, S., & Pence, A. (1999). Evaluation of community involving ECCD training in seven First Nations communities. In E. Lowe (Ed.), Linking research to practice: Second Canadian forum (pp. 188-193). Ottawa, ON: Canadian Child Care Federation and Canadian School Boards Association. (73 KB)

Ball, J. & Nicholson, D. (1999). Strength in gathering: Proceedings from a forum for professionals involved in community-based early childhood education training programs and practice in First Nations communities. Victoria, BC: First Nations Partnership Programs, University of Victoria. (430 KB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A.R. (1999). Beyond developmentally appropriate practice: Developing community and culturally appropriate practice. Young Children, March: 46-50. (15 MB)

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (1999). Promoting healthy environments for children and youth through participatory, bicultural, community-based training partnerships. Notos: Intercultural and Second Language Council Journal 1(1): 26-33. (14 MB)

Ball, J., Pierre, M. & Pence, A. (1999). Community development through community-based, bicultural partnerships in ECCE-CYC using a generative curriculum model. In J. Whitehead & G. Huot (Eds.), Linking research to practice – A Canadian forum (pp. 73-76). Toronto, ON: M.O.M. Printing. (364 KB)

Presentations

2005

Ball, J. & Daly, K. (2005). Fathers' involvement with their children: Presentation on the first Canadian national study of fatherhood. Presentation at the University of Victoria, April 14.

Fathers' Involvement Research Alliance of Canada: Overview (495 KB)

Aboriginal Fathers Learning Fathering: Overview of project in progress (402 KB)

The Effects of Father Involvement: A Summary of the Research Evidence (98 KB) (feel free to distribute widely)

2004

Ball, J. Principles and protocols for research about First Nations children and communities in Canada.

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Ball, J. & Lewis, M. Culturally appropriate practices for facilitating early language development of indigenous children. CASLPA Conference. Ottawa, Canada, May 5-7, 2004.

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Ball, J. & Sones, R. Early childhood care and development programs as hubs for inter-sectoral service delivery supporting Aboriginal population health. The Early Years Conference. Vancouver, Canada, February 6-7, 2004.

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Ball, J., Lewis, M., & Peltier, S. Culturally appropriate practices for facilitating early language development of indigenous children. The Early Years Conference. Vancouver, Canada, February 6-7, 2004.

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2003

Ball, J. & Vilches, S. Policy and contextual factors in health care service delivery in rural and First Nations communities. Fifth International Symposium on Future of Rural Peoples: Rural Economy, Healthy People, Environment, Rural Communities, October 15, 2003.

Ball, J., McIvor, O., Frank, J., Louie, M., & Tomma, D. Making a difference: Factors that affect successful transitions from training to work in Aboriginal child and youth care. International Child and Youth Care Conference. Victoria, Canada, August 20-23, 2003.

Ball, J., Vilches, S., & Frank, J. Early childhood programs as sites for integrated services and community development in rural, remote and indigenous communities. International Child and Youth Care Conference. Victoria, Canada, August 20-23, 2003.

Vilches, S., & Ball, J. Women in First Nations administration: Generating the development of holistic services for child and family well-being. 14th International Congress on Women's Health Issues. Victoria, Canada, June 15-18, 2003.

Ball, J. Incorporation of indigenous knowledge in early childhood development programs. Human Early Learning Partnerships Research Symposium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, May 8, 2003.

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Ball, J. The roles of early childhood development in multi-sectoral service delivery in Aboriginal communities. Institute on 'Strengthening communities while reorienting health services and building healthy public policy: Creating conditions for health.' University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, May 2-7, 2003.

Ball, J. Supporting Aboriginal communities' goals for young children: Studies in indigenous knowledges, developmental assessment, and inter-sectoral service delivery. Human and Social Development Faculty Research Symposium, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, April 11, 2003.

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Ball, J. Consideration of principles and protocols for ethical practice in research involving indigenous people. Human Early Learning Partnership Seminar, Vancouver, Canada, April 11, 2003.

Ball, J., Mcgougan, D., Stein, J., & Thompson, C. The importance of the Romanow Report for rural, remote and Aboriginal health. Community-University Panel, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, March 28, 2003.

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Ball, J. Aboriginal early childhood development programs as social, organizational and educational hubs for promoting child well-being. National Aboriginal Health Organization Conference and Health Fair. Ottawa, January 21-23, 2003.

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Media

Documenting the Journey: First nations fathers share their experiences in a new DVD (Monday Magazine article, March 8-14, 2007) (2.8 MB) [PDF]

Study aims to salvage image of fatherhood (National Post article on Fatherhood Study, December 4, 2003) [HTML]

The challenge of creating an optimal learning environment in child care: Cross-cultural perspectives (from the Enhancing Caregiver Language Facilitation in Child Care Settings symposium, October 18, 2002) [Video]

Resources

Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network's Calendar (Available at Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network website.)

Compendium of Aboriginal Resources for Early Childhood Programs (Available at Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia website. Also available at Aboriginal Children’s Circle of Early Learning website, http://www.accel-capea.ca.)

Indigenous research ethics [HTML]