Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 3, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 1991, pp. 28-35
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Introduces a proposal for a composition course that is based on American Indian autobiography, and is designed for upper-level English majors.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Canadian Speeches, vol. 15, no. 3, July/August 2001, p. 37
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Speech by Matthew Coon-Come, The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, criticizes the United Nations' Draft Declaration of the Indigenous Rights of Aboriginal Peoples and argues that Aboriginal people continue to be marginalized in Canada.
American Literature, vol. 73, no. 3, September 2001, pp. 599-631
Description
Reviews the author's work finding he successfully combines tribal mythologies and Euro-American lore while maintaining the integrity of cultural traditions and heritage.
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 23, no. 2, 1991, pp. 157-159
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Book review of:Writing the Circle: Native Women of Western Canada: An Anthology edited by Jeanne Perreault and Sylvia Vance with preface by Emma LaRocque.
Description, field diary and pictures of Alice Fletcher's (1834-1923) six-week travels to Dakota territory in the fall of 1881. Includes photos of Sitting Bull.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 3, Autumn, 1977, pp. 199-208
Description
Examines the cultural and historical relevance of Santee Sioux author Eastman's autobiography and short stories and the criticisms that have been made about their accuracy.
An hereditary leader of the Nez Perces, is widely known for leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 and his essay "An Indian's Views of Indian Affairs," published in North American Review, April, 1879.
Series of four slides showing events during the Grand Entry at the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation International Pow Wow. Scenes include flag bearers marching, dancers and two war veterans marching.
Three slides showing events during the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation International Pow Wow. Scenes include the Beardy's and Okemasis Veterans Association booth, view of interior of tent, and a seated male elder posing for the camera.
Group of slides commemorating the signing of Treaty 6. Scenes include: a group of Aboriginals marching, some in war veterans uniforms and some in ceremonial dress; two views of Beardy's and Okemasis road signs from 1979 and 2001; view of Union Jack and Canadian flags flying; and a sign for a mural located in Duck Lake that depicts the signing of Treaty 6.