Mavis J. Adams Interview

Alternate Title

Indian History Film Project

Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.

Author/Creator

Mavis J. Adams

Mick Burrs

Open Access

Yes

Primary Source

Yes

Citation

Indian History Film Project

Series

Indian History Film Project

Publisher

Canadian Plains Research Centre

Publication Date

1974-09-30

Subjects

History » First Nations & Reserves

First Nations, Tribes, Reserves

Health & Well-Being » Substance Use, Abuse & Treatment

Spirituality » Belief Systems

Health & Well-Being » Mortality

Literature & Stories » Oral Traditions

Literature & Stories » Humour

Literature & Stories

Community » Leadership

Arts » Clothing & Regalia

Science & Technology » Environment

Arts » Music & Song

Society » Family & Kinship

History » War & Conflict

Education

Health & Well-Being » Sexual & Reproductive Health

History » Oral History

Science & Technology » Ethnobotany

History » Leaders

Arts » Visual Arts » Painting, Drawing

Science & Technology » Traditional Medicine

Spirituality » Ceremonies

Society » Cross-Cultural Relations

Government » Self-Government

Health & Well-Being » Women

First Nations, Tribes, Reserves » Reserves

Society » Cross-Cultural Relations » Racism & Discrimination

Literature & Stories » Personal Narratives & Interviews

Hunting, Fishing, Trapping & Gathering

Society » Children & Youth

Health & Well-Being » Health Care Practices

Resource Type

Oral History -- Oral Histories

Format

Text -- PDF

Language

English

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