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Aboriginal Cultural Connections: A Child Protection Resource Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Child Protection Services
Department of Community Services and Seniors
Prince Edward Island First Nations
Resource guide includes information on: Aboriginal Communities and Services, Spirituality, Aboriginal Culture, Cultural Beliefs and Practices, Mi'kmaq Language, Mi'kmaq History and Band Governance and Identity.
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Anthology of Traditional Tobacco Stories

Documents & Presentations
Brief stories from various First Nations about the origin and discovery of tobacco, and descriptions of the beliefs and traditions surrounding its use.
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As Long as the Sun Shines ...

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tasha Hubbard
Comments on the foundations on which treaty was based and that treaties were to be honoured forever. Duration: 9:55
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Cosmological Implications of Pan-Indian Sacred Pipe Ritual

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jordan Paper
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 2, 1987, pp. 297-306
Characteristics and cosmological significance of sacred pipe ceremonies and the concept of an all-directional orientation of the cosmos.
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Diné (Navajo) Healer Perspectives on Commercial Tobacco Use in Ceremonial Settings: An Oral Story Project to Promote Smoke-Free Life

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jamie Wilson
Samantha Sabo
Carmenlita Chief
Hershel Clark
Alfred Yazzie ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 1, 2019, pp. 63-78
Uses qualitative interviews with healers to discuss the issues associated with maintaining the traditional uses of tobacco in Diné (Navajo) culture while discouraging use of commercial tobacco, and to suggest culturally informed solutions.
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Nitsiyihkâson: The Brain Science Behind Cree Teachings of Early Childhood Attachment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hannah Pazderka
Brenda Desjarlais
Leona Makokis
Carly MacArthur
Sharon Steinhauer ... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 9, no. 1, Special Issue: Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental, Spiritual and Cultural Health, 2014, pp. 53-65
Looks at project developed to help parents understand the importance of behaviours that promote attachment with their infants and children, and the traditional teachings that support these practices.
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Pierre Cardinal Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Cardinal
Abraham Burnstick
Alexis Simon
Indian History Film Project
Treaty 8 signing.
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The Sacred Pipe in American Indian Religions

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul B. Steinmetz
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, 1984, pp. 27-80
Studies comprehensively and lists the important literature and ethnographic data in order to better understand and appreciate the Sacred Pipe.
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The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brian J. Francis
Documentary explains the spiritual significance of the pipe, sweat lodge, four gates, tree of life and the other aspects of the dance. Duration: 69:22.
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A Sioux Medicine Bundle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sidney J. Thomas
American Anthropologist, vol. 43, no. 4, pt. 1, New Series, October-December 1941, pp. 605-609
Describes the White Buffalo Calf bundle at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation and names ten generations of keepers.
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Tears Are Part of Healing Process

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 7, July 2012, p. 1,13
Looks at several ceremonies performed during the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission event held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 13.
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We Are All Treaty People

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Office of the Treaty Commissioner
Discusses the mandate of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner as well as the obligations and benefits of Treaty. Duration: 14:44.
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