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Speech given to protest the second phase of the James Bay hydroelectric project, also known as the Great Whale. . Duration 4:05.

Brief news clip about the campaign aimed at the buyers of electricity in New York State. The video discusses the consequences of buying power from northern Canada, including the environmental and cultural costs. Includes synopsis. Duration: 2:37.

Note: Spine title: Religion of the N.A. Indian Jarvis' discourse begins with an assertion that North American indigenous peoples' religion has been degraded or dismissed by western thinkers. He then goes on to make observations regarding the spiritual idealogies and practices of, primarily, the Iroquois and the Chipewyan and place them into a Christian framework.

The Eighth Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents. Includes a map of the Nex Perce Indian Reservation located in present-day Idaho.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Book review of: For a Love of His People edited by Nancy Marie Mithlo.

Presents a letter, protesting the nonrenewal of Morris Swadesh's contract by the City College of New York in 1949, signed by the chief of the Mowachat band. Morris Swadesh, who taught people how to write their language (Nuu-chah-nulth or Nootka), was much appreciated by the Aht people, thus his nonrenewal caused great concern.

History Thesis (Ph.D)--University of New Mexico, 2011.

Looks at the Lenape, their relationship with the Europeans, and their effect on modern Manhattan.

Survey shows a high proportion of the participants reported domestic, physical or sexual assault by a family member.

Museology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Washington, 2017.

Content analysis study on coverage of Native Americans by some of the nations largest newspapers.

This file contains a presentation by Doris Ronnenberg and Richard Long focusing on practical models for the financing of urban self-government, including delivery of services to Alberta off-reserve Aboriginal people. They state that an Aboriginal government should be respected as a form of government, just like that provincial and federal governments. The speakers will submit a written presentation to the Commission at a later date. A brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

The Third Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Cultural biography of a sacred mask of Alk'unta'm, discussing how the meaning and perception of it changed during its journey from its origin to a museum.

Study found that found that domestic violence and physical or sexual abuse were more relevant than attitudes toward the disease itself.

Argues that two-spirited men are a vulnerable population whose victimization must be understood within an appropriate historical and political context.

Biographical account of William Henry Jackson's {also known as Honoré Joseph Jaxon) involvement in the 1885 Rebellion as Louis Riel's secretary. Smith examines Jackson's political and religious beliefs, his trial and charge of treason felony and the question of his sanity.