Indigenous Knowledge

The authors describe their experience in a graduate course on arts-based research methods. Their research touches on contexts of and relationships with/as land, Indigenous peoples, settlers, environmental crisis, and personal journey and the art they created in the process of the course.

Reviews the literature of 36 international research studies; discusses research methods involving artistic practices. Identifies areas in which arts based methods may offer benefits to an Indigenous research agenda: (a) participant engagement, (b) relationship building, (c) Indigenous knowledge creation, (d) capacity building, and (e) community action.

Discusses educational partnerships with postsecondary institutions as a method of community development.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2007.

Explores the problems associated with authorship, the representation of Native Americans in literature, and argues that Native American people need to author their own stories to ensure that the thought, philosophy, experience and wisdom of authentic Native American voices will ensure cultural survival.

Examines how figurative and symbolic language provide significant ways to make sense of the world. and are common forms of communication across many cultures.

Research project sought to comprehend the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation's (AAFN) traditional spiritual ecology and compare it to Ontario government resource development strategy.

Book review of Asserting Native Resilience edited by Zoltan Grossman and Alan Parker. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 231.

Looks at a holistic model of assessment to evaluate language revitalization program developed by the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Chapter from Nurturing Native Languages edited by Joh Reyhner, Octaviana V. Trujillo, Roberto Luis Carrasco and Louise Lockard.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2015.

Research uses a computer simulation calculate Reindeer’s heat balance, and then assess the climate conditions at 70 different locales, results show that thermal and climatic factors are very important in Indigenous reindeer herding styles.

Originally published as the Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. This edition published with a new introduction by David Reed Miller.

Studies boulder alignment and its association with the summer solstice.

Book review of: At Home With the Bella Coola Indians edited by Douglas Cole and John Barker. Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 120.

Documentary shows traditional way of life for nomadic Netsilik Inuit moving to river valley in late autumn and, fishing, and building shelters out of snow and skins. Duration: 26:18.

Shows traditional way of life for nomadic Netsilik Inuit as they move again. The men construct an igloo and build a sleigh of skins, frozen fish and caribou antlers. Duration: 33:06.

Shows the traditional way of life for nomadic Netsilik Inuit at camp in early autumn. A woman works on caribou hides, men return from hunting caribou and a boy is picking berries. Duration 30:17

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. Lone hunter travelling with sled dogs, snares a squirrel and uncovers hidden fish. Community packs up and moves to shore for the summer. Duration: 26:33.

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit as as they travel across the sea ice by dog sled and build igloos. Boy practices throwing his spear and a woman makes sealskin boots. Duration: 26:40.

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. Men hunt seal to skin, polar bear dries and people eat raw fish. Duration: 36:35.

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. A family travels with dogs and sleds stopping to make camp. The men cut blocks and the women shovel the site for the igloo. One of the men gets a seal. Duration: 35:42.

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. Children at play, fixing of igloo, making clothes and a seal catch for the day. Duration: 36:16.

Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. A large community igloo is constructed, women work and play games with children. Seal cut up and distributed. Duration: 30:14.

Shows traditional nomadic life of the Netsilik Inuit. In a community igloo, women and men gamble at spear-the-peg game. The day ends with drumming and singing. Duration: 34:40.

Describes the use of the atlatl, or spear thrower, and how it works.

Explains significance of weights to give balance and power to the atlatl or spear thrower.

Looks at the fundamental elements of Iroquois society, and the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, which provides an efficient institution of democratic governance, social and economic stability, and a moral equation to achieve peace.

Study conducted between 2007 and 2010 consisted of 105 semi-directed interviews with residents of 11 communities in the Kivalliq and Qikiqtaaluk regions. Since killer whale population appears to be on the rise, perceptions of the animal and its consumption of subsistence species has implications for marine ecosystem management.

Discusses issues of copyright and ownership relevant to Indigenous peoples' rights with respect to their cultural heritage.

Author uses book, Ancient and Modern: Time, Culture and Indigenous Philosophy to back up his discussion about philosophical practice in colonial societies.

Results of analysis to develop culture-fair assessment include the need for better communication and incorporation of student's prior knowledge and experience into classroom ideas.

Reports on a gathering designed to assist in the development of a protocol guide for respectful and meaningful interactions with Traditional Knowledge Keepers in Saskatchewan. Topics include protocols, offering tobacco and gifting, definition of a Traditional Knowledge Keeper and explanation of the different types, working with community agencies, and ethical research relationships.

Discusses the legacy of the Indian Act and the challenges and opportunities for reconciliation with compensation & redress, relationship-building, and governance.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--Queens University, 2005.

Discusses the phenomena of cultural uptake of the drink, its use for nontraditional practices and subsequent ramifications in the areas of indigenous knowledge, cultural appropriation and intellectual property.

Author discusses the possibilities of recognizing dreams and visions in the research and work of Indigenous academics; considers different possible citation formats for use in academic writing.

Addresses important issues facing Nunavut and educational reform focusing on jurisdictional control, curriculum & research, improving access/increasing integration and sustainability/capacity building.

Comments on traditional ecological knowledge and practices.

International/Intercultural Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2002.

Reports on a research project that explores the impacts of physical activity on the well-being of Aboriginal women.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A)--Trent University, 2013.

Book review of: Bawaajimo by Margaret Noodin.

Brief articles discusses the connection between venues selling local vendors crafts as well as being a forum to increase global understanding of Indigenous rights, cultures, and concerns.

Discussion about the artists work, their involvement with Cultural Survival, and how they educate the public about Native American cultures.

Book review of: Book of Good Mind: Essay on the Coast Salish by Bruce G. Miller.

Book review of: Be of Good Mind: Essays on the Coast Salish by Bruce Granville Miller.

A set of 17 photographs of Lydia and Napthelie McKenzie and their daughter Jemima Charles on their trapline near Stanley Mission preparing the meat and hide of a bear shot by their son Malcolm McKenzie.