PUBLICATIONS

2010

Ball, J. (2010). Enhancing learning of children from diverse language backgrounds: Mother tongue-based bilingual or multilingual education in the early years: Literature review summary. (614 KB)
>> Full literature review (1.4 MB)
>> Click here to access the full literature review at the UNESCO website.

Ball, J. (2010). Indigenous fathers reconstituting circles of care. American Journal of Community Psychology: Special Issue on Men, Masculinity, Wellness, Health and Social Justice – Community-based Approaches.

Ball, J. (2010). The politics of comparison and the proliferation of 'best-practices' in early childhood education. Paper for the Section: Culture and Early Childhood Learning, Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development, Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, Canada. (46 KB)

2009

Ball, J. (2009). Aboriginal young children’s language development: Promising practices and needs. Canadian Issues, Winter, 37-44.

Ball, J. (2009). Fathering in the shadows: Indigenous fathers and Canada’s colonial legacies. Fathering across diversity and adversity: International perspectives and policy interventions. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 642, 29-48. DOI 10.1007/s10464-009-9293-1 (Available at SpringerLink website.)
>> Working copy (Available at UVicDSpace website.)

Ball, J. (2009). Supporting young Indigenous children’s language development in Canada: A review of research on needs and promising practices. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 66 (1), 20-47.

Ball, J. (2009). Centering community services around early childhood care and development: Promising practices in Indigenous communities in Canada. Child Health and Education, 1 (4), 1-20. (Available at Child Health and Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal website.)

2008

Ball, J. & Roberge, C. (2008), Aboriginal fathers support groups: Bridging the gap between displacement and family balance. First Peoples Child and Family Services Review, 3(4), 42-49. (Available at First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada website.)

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. & Bernhardt, B.M. (2008). First Nations English dialects in Canada: Implications for speech-language pathology. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 22(8), 570-588.
>> Click here to view this article online.

Ball, J. & Janyst, P. (2008). Enacting research ethics in partnerships with Indigenous communities in Canada: “Do it in a good way.” Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics. 3 (2), 33-51. (266 KB)

Ball, J., & Janyst, P. (2008). Screening and assessment of Indigenous children: Community-university partnered research findings. Policy Brief presented at the Early Years Policy Forum, November, 2008, Vancouver. (47 KB)

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

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. (2008). Aboriginal early language promotion and early intervention. Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network Literacy Encyclopedia. (61 KB)

2007

Bernhardt, B., Ball, J., & Deby, J. (2007). Cross-cultural issues in assessment of phonology. In S. McLeod (Ed.), The international guide to speech acquisition (pp. 101-106). Delmar Thomson Learning.

Ball, J. & George, R. (2007). Policies and practices affecting Aboriginal fathers’ involvement with their young children. Chapter in J.P. White, W. Wingert, D. Beavon, & P. Maxim (Eds.) Aboriginal Policy Research in Canada, Vol. 3. (pp. 123-144). Thompson Educational Press.

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)

Hodgins, D. (2007). Father involvement in parenting young children: A content analysis of parent education programs in B.C. Unpublished Masters Degree thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada. (678 KB)

2006

Ball, J. (2006). Supporting First Nations’ constructions of early childhood care and development through community-university partnerships. In V. Pacini, & A. Pence (Eds.), Reconceptualizing early childhood care and education in Canada. Ottawa: Canadian Child Care Federation.

Ball, J., & Pence, A. (2006). Supporting Indigenous children’s development: Community-university partnerships. Vancouver: UBC Press. ISBN-13: 978-0-7748-1230-6.
>> Click here to order a copy of the book.

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)

2005

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. (Available at National Aboriginal Health Organization 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.)

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. (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., & 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)

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.)

2004

Ball, J. (2004). As if Indigenous knowledge and communities mattered: Transformative education in First Nations communities in Canada. American Indian Quarterly, 28(3/4), 454-479.

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. (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)

2003

Ball, J. (2003). A Generative Curriculum Model of Child and Youth Care training through First Nations-University Partnerships. Native Social Work Journal, 4 (1), 84-103. (Available at Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning website.)

Ball, J. (2003) Indigenous early childhood development programs as ‘Hook’ and ‘Hub’ for inter-sectoral service delivery. Variegations: New Research Directions in Human and Social Development.

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)

2002

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., 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. (2002). Incorporating Indigenous knowledge in post-secondary teaching. In M. Cherian & R. Mau (Eds.), Teaching large classes: Usable practices from around the world (pp. 85-102). Singapore: McGraw-Hill. (Available at Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning website.)

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)

2001

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)

Schwartz, C., & Ball, J. (2001). Evaluation of an effective post-secondary program in Canadian Aboriginal communities: Students’ perspectives on support. Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouse (Microfiche, 30p). TM 032574.

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). Training in First Nations communities: Five “secrets” of success. Interaction 15(1): 19-24. (519 KB)

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). First Nations Partnership Programs: Five ‘Secrets’ of Success. Interaction/Ideas (Canadian Child Care Federation), Spring, 2001, 19-24.

2000

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)

1999

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

Ball, J. (1999). Identity formation in Confucian-heritage societies: Implications for theory, research, and practice. In P. Pedersen (Ed.), Multiculturalism as a fourth force in psychology (pp. 147-165). Washington, DC: Francis & Taylor.

Pence, A. & Ball, J. (1999). Two sides of an eagle’s feathers: Co-Constructing ECCD training curricula in university partnerships with Canadian First Nations communities. Invited chapter in H. Penn (Ed.) Theory, policy and practice in early childhood services (pp. 36-47). London: Open University Press.

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., Sharifah Muzlia Syed Mustafa, & Moselle, K. (1994). Cultural influences on help-seeking for emotional problems. In G. Davidson (Ed.), Applying psychology: Lessons from Asia and Oceania. Australian Psychological Society Press (pp. 97-112).

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)

PRESENTATIONS

2010

Ball, J., & O’Brien, S. (2009). Mapping service delivery for children with needs for additional supports. Professional development workshop at 2 nd National Conference of First Nations Health Managers, Vancouver, January 27-29.

Ball, J. (2010). Community-based research in rural and remote communities. Professional development workshop for BC Rural and Remote Health Research Network and BC Mental Healath and Addictions Research Network, Victoria, January 21. (3.1 MB)
>> Click here to visit the BC Rural & Remote Health Research Network website.

Ball, J. (2010). As if communities mattered: Re-imagining leadership education in early childhood development. Comparative and International Education Society, Chicago, March 1-5.

2009

Ball, J. (2009). Cultural safety in health care for Aboriginal Peoples. Presentations to the British Columbia Public Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Fall, Vancouver. (2.9 MB)

Ball, J., & O’Brien, S. (2009). Mapping service delivery for children with needs for additional supports. Professional development workshop at 2 nd National Conference of First Nations Health Managers, Vancouver, January 27-29.

Ball, J. (2009). Please mind the gaps: What we don't know about young Aboriginal children's language and literacy development and how to get over it. Presentation to the Third Triennial Aboriginal Policy Research Conference: Research Panel on Lifecourse Development with M. Cooke and C. Aman, Ottawa, March 9-11. (1.4 MB)

Ball, J. (2009). Best of the West: Perils of exporting western science of ECD in non-Western contexts.. Paper presented to the Comparative and International Education Society, Charleston, NC, March 22-26. (2.5 MB)

Ball, J. (2009). Cultural safety in services to Aboriginal children, youth and families. Poster presentation to Vancouver Island Health Authority Pediatrics Conference on Culture and ethics - Living in two worlds. Duncan BC, April 27. (305 KB)

Ball, J. (2009). Steps towards a negotiated social justice in community-university partnership research. Poster presented to the 3 rd biannual conference of the Living Knowledge Network, Belfast, August 28. (692 KB)

Ball, J. (2009). Equity in pre-primary and primary education for Indigenous children: The critical challenge of simultaneously improving access, quality and inclusion. Invited presentation to McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy Conference, Montreal, May 2.

Ball, J. (2009). Demonstrating a resolution to inequitably distributed power in community-based research: First Nations fatherhood research. Poster presented to the 3 rd biannual conference of the Living Knowledge Network, Belfast, August 29.

Ball, J. (2009). Tools for ensuring equity in community-university partnered research on Aboriginal health. Network Environments for Aboriginal Research and the Center for Aboriginal Health Research Conference on Pathways to Health and Healing, Victoria, September 24-25.

Manahan, C., & Ball, J. (2009). Involving fathers in promoting optimal health and development of First Nations children. Presentation at the 2 nd Annual Conference of the BC Rural and Remote Health Research Network, Research to Action: Improving Health in Rural and Remote BC, September 29.

Ball, J. (2009). What programs can do to involve Indigenous fathers. Paper presented at the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children. Honolulu, October 9.

Ball, J. (2009). A bicultural model for developing leadership capacity in Indigenous early childhood services. Paper presented at the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children. Honolulu, October 10.

2008

Ball, J. (2008). Promoting cultural safety in child and family services. Poster presentation at The Biennial Early Years Interprofessional Conference, Vancouver, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. (305 KB)

Ball, J. (2008). Understanding and supporting Indigenous fathers’ roles with their young children. The Biennial Early Years Interprofessional Conference, Vancouver, Jan. 31-Feb. 2. (1 MB)

Ball, J. (2008). Involving Aboriginal families in screening and assessment of young children. The Biennial Early Years Interprofessional Conference, Vancouver, Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

Ball, J. (2008). The reconstruction of fathering after cultural disruption. Invited paper presented to the American Academy of Political and Social Science. University of Pennsylvania, April 14-15.

Ball, J. (2008). The reproduction of fatherhood after disrupted inter-generational transmission: Indigenous fathers’ stories. Child and Youth Care in Action: Connecting Across Contexts Conference. Victoria, April 25.

Ball, J. (2008). “Do it in a good way.” Community-campus partnership research with Indigenous communities. Paper presentation to the Community-University Research Partnerships: Connecting for Change. CU Expo. Victoria, May 4-7. (1.1 MB)

Ball, J. (2008). Reconceptualizing masculinity and caregiving in Aboriginal families: Father’s roles. Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education Conference. Victoria, June 5.

Ball, J. (2008). Research and policy supporting fathers roles in reconstituting circles of care for Aboriginal children and youth. Paper presentation at the Meetings of the Canadian Sociological Association. Vancouver, June 3-6.

Ball, J., Fletcher, R., George, R., Hodgins, D., Johnson, S. (2008). Supporting Indigenous Father’s Journeys. Panel presented at the Fathers Involvement Research Conference: Diversity, visibility, community. Toronto, October 23.

Manahan, C. & Ball, J. (2008). Indigenous fathers: Breaking the cycle. Paper presented at the Fathers Involvement Research Conference: Diversity, visibility, community. Toronto, October 24.

Dienhart, A., Lawford, H., Ball, J. & Pratt, M. (2008). The generative legacy of fathering: Examining themes of future concern, progress and audience among Indigenous and other fathers. Paper presented at the Fathers Involvement Research Conference: Diversity, visibility, community. Toronto, October 24.

Hodgins, D. Outreach to prospective and new Indigenous young fathers using comic book print media. Presentation to the Canadian Fathers Involvement Research Conference, Toronto, October 23, 2008. (942 KB)

2007

Ball, J. (2007). "All intertwined and diamond": Community-university partnerships for Indigenous research and education in Canada. Keynote address, Canadian Studies Scholars Program, University of Western Oregon. (2.4 MB)

Ball, J. (2007). Screening and assessment of young children: Consideration of mainstream approaches. Presentation to Aboriginal Head Start programs in British Columbia. (147 KB)

Ball, J. (2007). Aboriginal men’s journeys to become involved fathers. Paper presented at the Canadian Conference on Men’s Health, Victoria, BC, March 5.

Ball, J. (2007). Impacts of positive fathers’ involvement on fathers’ and children’s health and development. Paper presented at the Canadian Conference on Men’s Health, Victoria, BC, March 5.

Ball, J., Bernhardt, B. & Lewis, M. (2007). Facilitating Aboriginal children’s language development through culturally informed pedagogy and assessment. Poster presented at the BC Aboriginal Education Association Conference, Abbotsford, BC, March 18.

Roberge, C. & Ball, J. (2007). Engaging Aboriginal fathers in child health promotion. Poster presented at the Aboriginal Health Research Conference, Prince George, BC, March 28.

Ball, J. (2007). Examining the roles of developmental monitoring, screening, and assessment procedures for promoting ethnic minority children’s development: Guidelines for involving Indigenous populations. Paper delivered at the 19 th World Congress on Health Promotion and Education, Vancouver, BC, June 10-15.

Ball, J. (2007). Promoting fathers’ involvement in child care to improve child health outcomes: What is the connection? Paper presented at the 19 th World Congress on Health Promotion and Education, Vancouver, BC, June 10-15.

Ball, J. (2007). Indigenous learners online: The future isn’t what it used to be. Paper presented at the 4 th International Conference on Indigenous Education: Asia/Pacific, Vancouver, BC, July 19-22.

Ball, J. & Hawkins, L. (2007). On the road from community based research to a national policy agenda: Seeking the impossible? Living Knowledge Conference: Civic Engagement in Science Policy Decision-Making, Paris, August 31. (445 KB)

Ball, J. (2007). Are we there yet?On the road to meaningful community-campus engagements for research. Living Knowledge Conference: Civic Engagement in Science Policy Decision-Making, Paris, August 31.

Ball, J. (2007). Roles for speech language pathologists in supporting Aboriginal children’s development. Poster presented at the BC Healthy Child Development Alliance Forum, Vancouver, BC, November 20-21.

Ball, J. (2007). Implications of First Nations English dialects for screening, assessment and treatment of language disorders. Poster presented at the BC Healthy Child Development Alliance Forum, Vancouver, BC, November 20-21.

Ball, J. & Janyst, P. and Indigenous Child Project Team (2007). Developmental monitoring, screening and assessment: Issues and guidelines from First Nations perspectives. Workshop delivered at the University of BC Interprofessional Symposium on Early Childhood Development and Assessment. Vancouver. (1.1 MB)

Bernhardt, B., & Ball, J. (2007). First Nations English dialects: Implications for supporitng language development - Focus on Manitoba. Presentation to the Manitoba Ministry of Education, Winnipeg. (937 KB)

Hodgins, D. Father involvement content in parent education programs in British Columbia, Canada. Unpublished M.Ed. Thesis presentation. (266 KB)

2006

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2006). Supporting early language development of First Nations children: Views of speech-language pathologists, First Nations Elders and parents. Paper presented at The Early Years Conference: Child Development Practices: A Decade of Change. Vancouver, February 2-4, 2006.

Ball, J. & George, R. (2006). Policies and practices affecting Aboriginal fathers’ involvement with their young children. Paper presented at the Second Tri-Annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, Ottawa, March 22.

Ball, J. & Bernhardt, B. (2006). Implications of First Nations English dialects for supporting First Nations children’s language development. Paper presented at the Fourth Annual Research Meeting of the Human Early Learning Partnerships program, Vancouver, May 20.

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2006). What is our role? Supporting early language development of First Nations children. Paper presented at the B.C. Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists: Celebrating Research and Practice on the Westcoast. Victoria, October 14.

Bernhardt, B.M., & Ball, J. (2006). First Nations English dialects in Canada: Implications for Speech-Language Pathologists’ Practice. Workshop presented at the B.C. Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists: Celebrating Research and Practice on the Westcoast. Victoria, October 14. (477 KB)
>> Click here to view the poster. (2.9 MB)

Vilches, S. & Ball, J. (2006). Coordinated action to promote child health and development: Promising practices in small rural Indigenous communities. Paper presented at the Canadian Rural Health Research Conference, Prince George, BC, October 20.

2005

Ball, J. (2005). Indigenous men learning fatherhood. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Santa Fe, NM, February 23-27.

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. M. (2005). First Nations Elders’ and parents’ views on supporting young children’s language development. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Regina, SA, May6.

Ball, J., Bernhardt, B., & Deby, J. (2005). First Nations English dialects: Implications for supporting children’s language development. Poster and presentation at the Third Annual Research Meeting of the Human Early Learning Partnerships program, Vancouver, May 20.

Ball, J. (2005). Aboriginal Men Learning Fatherhood. Paper presented at the Third Annual Research Meeting of the Human Early Learning Partnerships program, Vancouver, May 20.

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. (346 KB)

Ball, J. & McIvor, O. (2005). Learning about teaching as if communities mattered: Strengthening capacity through partnerships. Paper presented at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand, November 27-December 1.

Ball, J. (2005). Hook and hub: Coordinating programs to support Indigenous children’s early learning and development. Paper presented at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand, November 27-December 1.

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2005). Talking points: Supporting Indigenous children’s language development in community contexts. Poster and presentation at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand, November 27-December 1. (319 KB)

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

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. (2004). Principles and protocols for research about First Nations children and communities in Canada. Paper presentation as part of a symposium on researching children at risk. 33 rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, San Jose, California, February 22.

Ball, J. (2004). Characterizing child-environment impacts on the development of Indigenous children in Canada: Research as if Indigenous communities mattered. Paper presentation as part of a symposium on children in extremely difficult circumstances. 33 rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, San Jose, California, February 22.

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2004). Speech-language services to Indigenous children: Critical reflections and recommendations. Poster presented at the Early Childhood Development Forum: How Research Influences Public Policy, Vancouver, September 7.

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. (2004). Speech-language partnerships with Indigenous children, families, and communities: Recommendations from experienced practitioners. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Ottawa, May 6.

Ball, J. & Sones, R. (2004). First Nations early childhood care and development programs as hubs for intersectoral service delivery. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Local and Regional Health Programmes. Quebec City, October 10.

Ball, J. Principles and protocols for research about First Nations children and communities in Canada. (712 KB)

Ball, J. & Lewis, M. Culturally appropriate practices for facilitating early language development of indigenous children. CASLPA Conference. Ottawa, Canada, May 5-7, 2004. (3.6 MB)

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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. (587 KB)

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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. (3.6 MB)

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2003

Ball, J. (2003). Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Programs as Social, Organizational and Educational Hubs for Promoting Child Well-Being and Community Development: Preliminary Research Findings. Poster presented at the First Annual Conference of the National Aboriginal Health Organization, Ottawa, January 22.

Ball, J. (2003). Early childhood development as ‘hook’ and ‘hub’ for multisectoral service delivery in Aboriginal communities. Institute on ‘Strengthening Communities While Reorienting Health Services and Building Healthy Public Policy; Centre for Community Health Promotion Research, Victoria, May 6.

Vilches, S. & Ball, J. (2003). Women in First Nations Administration: Generating the Development of Holistic Services for Child and Family Well-being. Presentation at the 14 th International Congress on Women’s Health Issues, Victoria, Canada, June 17, 2003.

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

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. (454 KB)

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. (202 KB)

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. (119 KB)

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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2002

Ball, J., & Pence, A. (2002). Promoting social inclusion and cultural continuity in communities. Paper presented at The Early Years: Building Family Capacity and Supportive Communities. Vancouver, February 1-2.

Ball, J. & McIvor, O. (2002). Strengthening community capacity to support children’s development: A First Nations example. Paper presented at The Early Years: Building Family Capacity and Supportive Communities. Vancouver, February, 1-2.

Ball, J., & Pence, A. (2002). As if communities mattered: Social impacts of innovative education partnerships with Aboriginal communities in Canada. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Educational Research Association (Division G: Social Context of Education), New Orleans, April 2.

Ball, J., & Pence, A. (2002). Innovations in generative education: Reports of three post-secondary program initiatives incorporating indigenous knowledge. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Educational Research Association (Division J: Post-Secondary Education), New Orleans, April 2.

Vilches, S., Roberts, A., & Ball, J. (2002). Training as if communities mattered. Children, Families, Communities Health and Well-Being Conference, Prince George, BC, June 2.

Ball, J. (2002). Beyond the books: Generating new knowledge about child development in indigenous and majority world contexts through innovative pedagogy. Paper presented at the Conference on International Human Science Research, Victoria, Canada, June 21.

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., & Vilches, S. (2002). Exploring key determinants of success in using a capacity development model to enhance delivery of culturally appropriate early childhood care and community wellness promotion for families in First Nations. Paper presented at the Conference on Health Research in Rural and Remote Canada, Halifax, October 25.

Ball, J. (2002). Strengthening Aboriginal capacity for Aboriginal early childhood development initiatives. Poster presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, Indian and Northern Affairs/University of Western Ontario, Ottawa, November 26-28.

Ball, J. (2002). Cultural variations in beliefs, goals and trajectories for children’s language development: Implications for research and practice. Paper presented at the Human Early Learning Project: Early Language Retreat, Vancouver, November 25.

2001

Schwartz, C., & Ball, J. (2001). Evaluation of an effective post-secondary program in Canadian Aboriginal communities: Students’ perspectives on support. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division J. (Post-secondary Education), Seattle, April 13.

Ball, J., & Pence, A. (2001). Constructing knowledge and training curricula about early childhood care and development in Canadian Aboriginal communities. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division I (Education in the Professions). Seattle, April 12.

Ball, J., & McIvor, O. (2001). Creating programs of training to meet service needs in Aboriginal communities. Paper presented at the First Annual Symposium on Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education: Access, Retention, and Completion. Vancouver, May 3, 2001.

Ball, J. (2001). Family participation, community supports, and integration of services to promote child well-being in Aboriginal communities. Inaugural conference of the Canadian Rural Health Consortium: Health Research in Rural and Remote Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 18-21.

2000

Ball, J. (2000). Generative Curriculum: A global paradigm for supporting local constructions of ECCD. Paper presented at “Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education: Research, theory and practice around the world” Conference. July 2, Brisbane.

Ball, J. (2000). Supporting communities in early childhood care and development initiatives. Paper presented at “Community-based program and policies for rural development” Conference, July 7, Yangon, Myanmar.

Ball, J. & Pence, A. (2000). Reproduction, revitalization, and reconstruction of culture in community-involving Early Childhood Care and Development training programs. Paper presented at the 16 th Biennial Meetings of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, July 13, Beijing.

Ball, J. (2000). Factors affecting identity formation of Chinese adolescents in Singapore. Paper presented at the 16 th Biennial Meetings of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, July 11, Beijing.

1999

Ball, J., Pierre, M., & Pence (1999). Honouring the knowledge that resides in communities: The “Generative Curriculum Model.” Early Childhood Educators Conference of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, April 23.

Ball, J., Pence, A., & Pierre, M. (1999). Bringing culture and community into focus in training Early Childhood Educators. Paper presented at the World Forum on Early Care and Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 7.

Young, R., Ball, J., & Valach, L. (1999). Chinese and Anglo Canadian families’ career development projects: An action theoretical analysis. Paper presented at the 107 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA, August.

Ball, J., Definney, S., & Pence, A. (1999). Evaluation of community-involving ECCD training in seven First Nations communities. Canadian Child Care Federation Conference on Linking Research to Practice, Ottawa, November 27.

1998

Ball, J. & Leo, C. (1998). Community development through partnerships: Integration of traditional knowledge. Arctic Institute Conference on Community Development from the Inside Out in the Circumpolar North. University of Calgary, Canada, July 9.

Ball, J. (1998). Ensuring cultural relevance of mental health service training and development through collaborative community-drive consultation. Paper presented at the International Multicultural Conference, Edmonton, Canada, July 28.

Ball, J. (1998). Promoting healthy environments for children and youth through participatory, bicultural, community-based training partnerships. Paper presented at the International Multicultural Child and Youth Conference, Edmonton, Canada, July 29.

Ball, J., Pierre, M., & Pence, A. (1998). Evaluation of a community-based, bicultural partnership approach to ECE training using a ‘Generative Curriculum Model.’ Workshop at Canadian Child Care Federation Forum: Linking Research to Practice, Banff, Canada, October 25.

1997

Ball, J., Leon, B., & Golar, J. (1997). Community-based delivery of an innovative post-secondary program for Early Childhood Educators: Tl’azt’en Nation - University of Victoria partnership. First Nations Education Steering Committee Conference, Kamloops, Canada, March 18.

McCallum, M., Iron, F., & Ball, J. (1997). Community-wide impacts of an innovative, bicultural program for training in Early Childhood Care and Development at Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. First Nations Daycare Conference, Vancouver, December 10-11.

Ball, J., Johnnie-Stark, A. (1997). Innovation of a preventive intervention for First Nations children: University of Victoria - Tl’azt’en Nation Partnership Program . First Nations Daycare Conference, Vancouver, December 10-11.

1996

Ball, J. (1996). Identity formation in Confucian heritage societies: Implications for theory, research, and practice. Paper presented at the XXVI International Congress of Psychology, Montreal, August 17-21.

Ball, J. (1996). Intra-familial stress, performance anxiety, and somatization among young adults in Singapore. Paper presented at the XXVI International Congress of Psychology, Montreal, August 17-21.

Ball, J. (1996). Islamic principles reflected in Malay approaches to resolving psychological distress. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada, June 12-14.

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]