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However, copyright of the content of the book remains with the University of New England and no part of it may be reproduced in any form for other than personal use, without written permission of the editors.

Our intention in compiling the book is to make available examples of good research and practice, from anywhere in the world, along with discussion of the principles that might guide it. Further contributions are invited from teachers, other educators, parents, and students themselves. All submissions will be refereed by members of the TalentEd Editorial Advisory Board, to determine their suitability for publication. The chapters below should be used as guides to appropriate format.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1	Introduction ...... Stan Bailey
Chapter 2	When home and neighbourhood are not the teacher’s culture ...... Jean Peterson
Chapter 3	Nurturing the talents of Aboriginal Canadian youth ...... Ken McCluskey, Sé O’Hagan, Phil Baker & Steve Richard
Chapter 4	Aboriginal achievement through talent development: Ecole Powerview School mural project 2001 ...... Nancy Kovachik
Chapter 5	Underachievement: Is our vision too narrow and blinkered? ......Tony Crocker