American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 1, Winter, 1991, pp. 65-89
Description
Article attempts to examine some of the reasons the Chumash people elected to be baptized, the consequences for that choice, and the resistance (both overt and subversive) that they offered to Christian missionaries.
Brief history and information about role of master of ceremonies, arena director, Powwow Princess, singers and drummers, as well as traditional rituals, dance styles and their accompanying regalia, daily sequence of events and etiquette.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 1991, pp. 42-50
Description
Presents the United States Supreme Court's decision in the case of Oregon Department of Employment v. Alfred Smith, a rejection of Indigenous religious rights.
Comments on the changes to reservation life due to modern communications and electricity and the need to return to a simpler, less complicated life that includes traditional ways.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 3, no. 2, Series 2 , Summer, 1991, pp. 53-89
Description
Book reviews of:
Books Without Bias: Through Indian Eyes edited by Beverly Slapin and Doris Seale
Teaching the Native American edited by Hap Gilliland, Jon Reyhner, and Rachel Schafer
Indian School Days by Basil H. Johnston
Ojibway Heritage by Basil H. Johnston
Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil H.