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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tamara Bell, Proprietor, Pow Wow Native Arts and Fashion Centre

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File contains a presentation by Tamara Bell, Proprietor, Pow Wow Native Arts and Fashion Centre. Bell is a Haida woman and entrepreneur who presents on economic issues. Bell discusses the need for an economic base, the ability of businesses to "bridge gaps and cut through cultural and social boundaries," and claims "Economic independence has a distinct advantage in helping both the Native and Non-Native community." Following the presentation Bell answers questions from Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand on the issues raised in her presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Woody Elias

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File contains a presentation by Woody Elias, of Fort McPherson. Elias discusses residential schools, government and the fur trade (accusing the government of collusion with the anti-fur lobby), oil companies, and unemployment. Following the presentation is a discussion between Elias and Commissioners Dussault, Snowshoe, and Blakeney.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation for the Association of Canadian Publishers and Theytus Books by Karl Siegler and Greg Young-Ing

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karl Siegler
Greg Young-Ing
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes a presentation of the Association of Canadian Publishers and Theytus Books by Karl Siegler and Greg Young-Ing concerning the issue of cultural advancement through writing and publication. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Baker Lake, Irene Tiktaalaaq, Joan Scottie

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File contains a presentation by Irene Tiktaalaaq and Joan Scottie of the Concerned Citizens of Baker Lake. Tiktaalaq discusses unemployment and poverty among the people of Baker Lake, and her efforts with others to establish a community food bank without any government assistance to alleviate these problems. She concludes by recommending that the government raise welfare and pension levels to the amount that northerners do not run out of food money before the end of the month.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on Behalf of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet by Mayor Paul Kaludjak

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File contains a presentation by Mayor Paul Kaludjak on behalf of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet. He discusses education, health care, justice, self-governance, and alcohol and drug problems in the North. Following his presentation Commissioner Robinson thanks Kaludjak, and Commissioner Blakeney discusses the different municipal categories and funding frameworks in operation in the Northwest Territories.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on Behalf of the Inuit Cultural Institute by Ollie Ittinuar

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File contains a presentation by Ollie Itinuar on behalf of the Inuit Cultural Institute. He is an elder who speaks Inuktitut. His address is given in English translation and covers topics such as cultural preservation and the importance of the transmission of traditional culture to younger generations. Following his presentation Commissioner Robinson thanks Itinuar, and Commissioner Blakeney discusses transportation and the preservation of oral records on tape with him.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of the Native Journalists Association, Linda Powless, Dan Smoke

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File contains a presentation by Lynda Powless and Dan Smoke on behalf of the Native Journalists Association. The presenters discuss the composition and mandate of their organization which is national in scope, its' history, and upcoming founding convention. They also discuss some of the journalistic work their members have done. Following the presentation the presenters discuss some of the issues raised with Commissioners Chartrand and Erasmus.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on Behalf of the Native News Network, Miles Morrisseau

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Morrisseau discusses bias towards Aboriginal people in the mainstream Canadian media, the role of Aboriginal media in achieving self-determination, its role in healing Aboriginal communities, and his personal experiences as an Aboriginal journalist. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Erasmus discuss some of the issues raised with Morrisseau.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Johnny Epoo (via translator)

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File contains opening remarks by Johnny Epoo(via a translator) who represents Inuit from northern Quebec in land claims negotiations. He speaks about the Elders from his part of Canada and their concerns regarding the education system in its current state and how it could be improved. Epoo also discusses social problems like suicide, chronic welfare, problems with the RCMP, general poverty, and the need to look towards the future rather than dwelling excessively on the past.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Slide Presentation by Ruby Arngna'naaq

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This file contains remarks by Ruby Arngna'naaq relating to Inuit art. The slide show features artists from northern Canada whose works portray the effects of suicide on family and friends. Arngna'naaq states that the artists are raising funds to bring their show to southern Canada. Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson, offers brief remarks at the end of the slide show.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Workshop Report for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada by Debbie Klengenberg

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The file contains a Workshop Report for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada by Debbie Klengenberg. Klengenberg gives a short summary of the results of his discussion group dealing with suicide and suicide related issues. Klengenberg discusses education, lack of funding, the importance of health and wellness isues generally, and ideas that have worked in various communities.
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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World

Alternate Title
Independent Lens
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Rezolution Pictures
Catherine Bainbridge
Alfonso Maiorana
Stevie Salas
Tim Johnson
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment

Documentary looks at the little-known story of Indigenous influences on and contributions to the evolution of contemporary rock and blues music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, and Taboo.

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Sakha Pop Music and Ethnicity

Alternate Title
Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Aimar Ventsel
Chapter in book: Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia edited by Erich Kasten. Discusses different layers of culture and the link to a ethnicity in the Republic of Sakha, Russia.
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Saskatchewan Association of Human Rights: Assorted Documents

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Various documents from the Saskatchewan Association of Human Rights from the early 1970s. Includes pamphlets, a book listing ethnic organizations, and a quantitative study of representations of First Nations in Saskatchewan school texts.
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Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company Inc.
Showcases the award winning cultural performing arts organization and professional training centre. Includes tabs to view list of productions, special events, training, volunteer information, and other related links.
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"Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company"

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company
File contains one poster and one brochure from the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. The poster was for their annual Louis Riel celebrations for November 16 & 17, 2005.

Historical note:

Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company was formed in 1999 in Saskatoon. They feature original work by Saskatchewan Aboriginal artists. For more information go to www.sntc.ca
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SaskCulture Listening to the Aboriginal Community

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 12
Comments on the Government of Saskatchewans' willingness to protect, preserve and promote art, culture and heritage in the Aboriginal community by creating a cultural policy for the whole province. Article located by scrolling to page 12.
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Seeing with a Native Eye: A Hopi Film on Hopi

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen M. Sands
Allison Sekaquaptewa Lewis
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 4, Autumn, 1990, pp. 387-396
Film criticism essay which examines the first film of the Hopi filmmaker Victor Masayesva, Hopiit (1981). Authors discuss the Indigenous perspective in the film and the effect that it has on how the film is viewed.
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Seizing the Sky: Redefining American Art

Alternate Title
Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kate Morris
Jessica L. Horton
Lisa Roberts Seppi
Robert Houle
Joelene Rickard ... [et al.]
Symposium honoring Kay WalkingStick held at the National Museum of the American Indian November 5, 2015. Features 12 symposium videos divided into 2 sessions. The first session discusses Kay's personal approach to making art. The second session discusses the larger context of her work in art, history, society and culture. Session 1 - Duration: 81:40 Session 2 - Duration: 127.25
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Seneca Art and Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alyssa Mt. Pleasant
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 124-125
Reviews and describes the Center including architecture, landscaping and exhibits.
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The Sense of Art: A First Nations View

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carolyn Bereznak Kenny
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Creating Power in the Land of the Eagle, 1998, pp. 77-84
Exploration of the Indigenous role in the Arts and how this can contribute to a sense of well being.
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Shadow of the Salmon

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Billy Frank
Steve Robinson
Michael Pearce
Docu-drama about a young man from the Lakota Sioux Nation in South Dakota who travels to Washington State to live with his uncle to learn about his relatives, the coastal Salish. In the process he also learns about the environment and the salmon. Duration: 43:59 See resource guide Shadow of the Salmon: Respect the Salmon, Respect Yourself.
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Shadowed Pasts

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Margery Fee
Canadian Literature, no. 181, Wiseman, Livesay, Sime, Connelly, Robinson, Summer, 2004, pp. 99-100
Book reviews of: Whispering in Shadows by Jeannette C. Armstrong and In the Shadow of Evil by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier.
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Shamanism and Rock Art

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Francis Joy
Suomen Antropologi: Journal of the Finnish Anthropological Society, vol. 32, no. 1, Spring, 2007, pp. 77-89
Explains the connection between Sami shamanism and rock art at Hossa on Lake Somerö in northern Karelia.
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