Biography & Autobiography

Donald Deranger of the Fond du Lac First Nation was named citizen of the year by the Federation of Saskatchewan First Nations.

Lists primary sources as well as secondary under subsections of theory, methods and comparative, and Northwest missions.

Book review of: Aboriginal and Visible Minority Librarians: Oral Histories From Canada edited by Deborah Lee and Mahalakshmi Kumaran.

Book review of: Aboriginal and Visible Minority Librarians edited by Deborah Lee and Mahalakshmi Kumaran.

Looks at a research tool, implemented in 1982, that records biographical information about individuals and families from every state and territory in Australia.

Looks at how historical past practices have effected the mental health of Aboriginal people .

Sixth edition. Previous edition entitled Native Peoples: Resources Pertaining to First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Includes: printed and audiovisual materials, kits, and posters and games. Updated version of 2006 edition with the same name..

Looks at economic leaders in Aboriginal development in the communities of Moberly Lake, Brentwood Bay and Xeni Gwet' First Nation.

Argues that the president had little knowledge of Native Americans, considered them a low priority, and basically continued the assimilationist policies of previous governments.

Biography of one of the few teachers who created a positive environment for students by incorporating cooperative learning and creative arts into his curriculum.

Outlines the award recipients recognized by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundations for their contributions in various sectors including education, media and health. Marie Ann Battiste, from the College of Education, at the University of Saskatchewan, received an award in the education category.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.23.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2007.

A series of autobiographical short stories describe various health worker's duties in remote areas of Australia.

Discusses importance of cultural resiliency for preservation of Northern identity and values.

Third edition.

Book review of: Aghvook, White Eskimo by Charles J. Keim.

This website features reports, historic photographs, newspaper articles, personal accounts, tools for teachers and resources about Alaska and its inhabitants, and links to other useful sites.

Contains transcripts of these early autobiographies and argues that they represent two conceptions of self, each tailored to a different audience and occasion.

Looks at the town of Richardson and reviews notes by trapper/miner Fred Campbell that were recovered from his cabin.

Memories of a unique, wonderful and educated person, written by a fellow student and close friend.

Author talks about husband Russell Means, who was an American Indian activist, artist, author and actor.

Book review of: Always a People collected by Rita Kohn and W. Lynwood Monteil. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Book review of: Always an Adventure by Hugh A. Dempsey.

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To rectify the lack of interest in Indigenous literature, the author critically examines nine Indigenous autobiographies to explore their literary value. Since Indigenous narratives are usually oral autobiographies, they are an ideal bridge between the written and the spoken forms.

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.

Book review of: Amerindian Elements in the Poetry of Ernesto Cardenal by John Andrew Morrow.

Argues that Wolf's autobiography is unusual in that it looks at an extended family group rather than on an individual.

Discusses the Inuit graphic artist's only self portrait, Self-Portrait in Printshop 2003.

Discusses the 1956 murder trial of Steve Angulalik, one of the most famous and prosperous Inuk in the world.

Book review of: Anishinaabe Syndicated: A View From the Rez by Jim Northrup.

N. Scott Momaday’s book is examined as an autobiographical form which strengthens interpretations of oral and written stories to form identities.

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.

Book review of: Apostate Englishman: Grey Owl the Writer and the Myths by Albert Braz.

Book review of: Archbishop A.-A. Taché of St. Boniface by Raymond Huel.

Book review of: Arctic Circle Songs by Robbie Newton Drummond.

Survey of artists judged to be innovators in the areas of music, painting and performing arts.

This article examines the autobiography,The Seven Visions of Bull Lodge, as Told by His Daughter, Garter Snake. In the book, Bull Lodge narrates his life story about his youth who becomes a warrior.

Looks at the charismatic leader who urged his people to adopt Christianity and European civilization in order to secure their future.

Story of George Flinn, a newspaper reporter, who accompanied the soldiers sent to suppress the Métis resistance.

Portrait of a wise Shuswap woman and her views of the world. Accompanying study guide entitled, Exploring Likenesses and Differences with Film. Duration:16:33.

Author of My Name is Masak and The Restless Nomad discusses her life and work.