Personal Narratives & Interviews

Discusses how cultural differences affect interpretations of events surrounding the 1931 shooting of the "Mad Trapper of Rat River".

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2005.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2016.

Interview with Vizenor reflects on the White Earth delegation, their constitution and influence on two of his novels.

Discusses the unique situation regarding health care needs and sociocultural experiences of Aboriginal veterans in hopes of providing better services and programs.

In speech, the noted author discusses stereotypes such as the noble savage and vanishing Indian as portrayed in the photographs of Thomas Curtis, and contemporary concepts of what constitutes an "authentic" identity. To listen to this audio, scroll down to Part 2. Duration: 54:22.

Shows how the Cultural Planning Policy has impacted adoption of Aboriginal children into non-native families.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian National University, 2001.

Explores the issue of teen pregnancy among Aboriginal women by speaking with them about their experiences and perceptions on sex, protection and pregnancy and their expectations and the realities of becoming a young mother. Published by the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence.

Interview with soapstone carver from Povungnituk Bay, Nunavik. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.

Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Discusses how each generation of literary stars struggle with the perception that somehow their stardom is unearned or inauthentic.

Looks at racism through a youth's perspective.

Survey conducted in support of inquest into the deaths of seven youths from remote communities who were attending school in Thunder Bay.

Book review of: Yumba Days by Herb Wharton. Review located by scrolling to page 140.

Discusses the production Death of a Chief, Native Earth Performing Arts' adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Duration: 36:00.

Conversation with the daughter of Carl Gorman, one of the original Code Talkers, conducted while she was on a cross-Canada lecture tour. Duration: 34:43.