Ceremonies

Social hierarchies in the Mississippian Period. Increased importance of cosmography and iconography in the period of the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex.

Archaeology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 2006.

Māori Studies Thesis (MPhil) -- Massey University, 2013.

Arsene Fontaine describes a curing by a medicine man and a brief description of how to make a canoe. She also gives a description of transportation by dog team.

Discusses the relationship between art and spirit, with a special reference to the way Navajo art is used in healing ceremonies to evoke and channel power.

[Public Health] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Melbourne, 2007.

Book review of: Art of the Northern Tlingit by Aldona Jonaitis.

An essay and information pertaining to early female photographer Geraldine Moody and includes information relating to her interactions with indigenous peoples.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1992.

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.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ohio State University, 1995.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.4 (p.1-270 , 3 plates)

Article discusses the Vietnam veteran's experiences and calls for scholars to make practical suggestions for relieving the suffering of American Indian veterans.

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.

Audio reviews of: "Une Chanson de vérité": Folksongs of the Prairie Métis by Linda Clemons; Dakota Hotain Singers by Dakota Hotain Singers; Old Time O'odham Fiddle Music by Gu-Achi Fiddlers; Changes, Cycles, Journeys, Carry the Gift by R. Carlos Nakai and Traditional Mesuqakie Songs by The Woodland Singers.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--Carleton University, 2005.

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.

Image of unidentified Roman Catholic priest addressing the crowd at the Batoche National Historic Site cairn ceremony. Spectators and RCMP members in foreground; cars and spectators in background.

Image of Harry Ross at the Batoche cairn dedication ceremony addressing the crowd on podium; men seated on chairs in foreground; crowd in background.

Consists of an interview with Muskwa where he gives a brief description of the significance of various ceremonial clothing and talks about various dances.

Consists of an interview with Pones where he describes various ceremonies.

Consists of an interview with Pones where he briefly describes a sweat lodge and shares some general reminiscences.

Photograph. Caption: "Battleford Indians [including three former warriors] at a special ceremony commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the battle." Participants in group photo; outdoor scene. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Image of Beardy's Warriors with W.R. Cameron. Some of the men are wearing traditional costume; several men hold pipes and six men are seated around a drum. Photo taken in Duck Lake, NWT.

Consists of an interview on the origin of the Beaver Bundle and its transferal.

Consists of an interview that describes a sweat lodge.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Harvard University, 1981.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2006.

Teachers' guide developed in conjunction with exhibition mounted to dispel the misrepresentations of cultural beliefs created by Stephanie Myer's Twilight books.

Author reflects on the value of ritual and how a researcher must balance personal involvement and objective observation.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1968.

Music Thesis (M.Mus)--University of British Columbia, 1977.

Originally published: 1948.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapell Hill, 2005.

Interview discusses the different ceremonies and dances relating to culture and tradition. Duration: 1:02:31.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University (Canada), 1996.

Bill Wilson was born in Lac La Biche, Alberta in 1934 and raised by Indian people west of Calgary. His father was 3/4 Sioux from the U.S. but his parents broke up when he was little. He discusses his negative attitude toward the RCMP.

Looks at a sacred ritual believed to be derived from the ceremonial drill of English marines while anchored in King George Sound.

Mass Communications Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007.

An image of a long parade of Aboriginal men on horseback. They wear ceremonial regalia, and some hold spear like poles with small flags tied to them. Non-Aboriginal people are gathered with horses and buggies watching the procession. Colours have been added to the image in a chromolithograph process. On the back there is a short note and it is postmarked 1930. The postcard was sent from Lethbridge, Alberta to Queens County, New Brunswick.

Image of Blackfoot (Blood) burial scaffold.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Montana State University-Bozeman, 1999.

Author reflects on the important role of the medicine man and how their customs are dying with them.