American Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 5, American Culture and the American Frontier, Winter, 1981, pp. 502-524
Description
Contends that the Cherokee Nation was perceived, manipulated, and distorted according to the society of the times, which had its own multiple and internal conflicts.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1974, pp. 1-26
Description
An examination of portrayals of Indigenous peoples in fictional writings and how they reflected the prejudices of the time and helped to perpetuate stereotypes.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 4, 1981, pp. 41-44
Description
Discusses the National Endowment for the Humanities' recently adopted code for awarding research grants in the field of Native American cultural studies. Includes text of code.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, 1981, pp. 89-100
Description
Four leaders: Maniilaq, Punginguhk, Uyagaq and Egaq and their influence on maintaining Inuit cultural patterns through creative accommodation to white contact.
[This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color
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Author/Creator
Barbara Cameron
Description
Author writes about her experiences with racism, both as an American Indian and as a lesbian.
Excerpt from This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color edited by C. Moraga, G. Anzaldua.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 1, no. 2, Summer, 1974, pp. 103-113
Description
A discussion of the works of the Garland, who wrote both fiction and non-fiction about Indigenous people during the transitional period when nations were being moved to reservations. The author notes the value in Garland's work lies not only in his stories but in his notes and observations of the Indigenous populations.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, 1981, pp. 1-12
Description
Looks at cross-cultural language shift, cultural resistance to it's assimilationist effects, and connection between literary output and political activism.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 13, no. 3, May 1974, pp. [9-15]
Description
Discusses how public schools can destroy Winnebago children and how parents must organize and be overseers in order that their children not become institutional victims.
Presents three positions papers:
Reflections on Contemporary Indian Education by Vine Deloria.
An Historical Overview of Indian Education with Evaluations and Recommendations by Lehman L. Brightman.
Eastern American Indian Communities by Robert K. Thomas.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 21, no. 1, October 1981, pp. [1-9]
Description
Argues that multicultural commitments in American society lack meaningful substance and that Native cultures are suppressed by the policies and actions of the government.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 5, no. 1, 1981, pp. 81-92
Description
Argues that radio and television portrayals mirrored earlier treatments in film and print, and that they were driven by economics and programming requirements.
Discusses the American Indian Movement in Canada and its U.S. origins. The broadcast also discusses housing in BC, people against the expansion of Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, and criticism over the Mackenzie Valley pipeline.
Includes synopsis.
Duration: 43:33 (this topic begins at 19:00)
American Ethnologist, vol. 1, no. 4, November 1974, pp. 751-762
Description
Argues that changes in the kinship system took place in the early 19th century due environmental, economic and demographic factors that became more acute during the reservation period.
Arizona and the West, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 1974, pp. 343-364
Description
Discussion on failure of the Indian infantry and cavalry companies, made up entirely of Native American personnel, who were strictly segregated and commanded by white officers.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 71, no. 4, April 1981, pp. 403-407
Description
Contends that incidence of abortions and tubal sterilizations is still lower among Navajo women than among the total United States population, but it has risen, especially among 20-34 year olds.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 13, no. 3, May 1974, pp. [20-26]
Description
Introduces the course content of: Intercultural Communication: The American Indian, which states that confrontation is the best way to learn another culture.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 1974, pp. 17-28
Description
Focuses on conflicts between settlers and Indigenous peoples of New England, and the justifications used to condone acts such as the bounty placed on scalps.