MELUS, vol. 7, no. 1, The Need for Choice, Spring, 1980, pp. 61-78
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Contends that James Welch's novel is strongly influenced by the Gros Ventre and Arapaho cultures, especially the themes of spirituality and commitment to insight.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 3, Summer, 1993, pp. 319-327
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Illustrates how Blackfeet author James Welch uses small surprises, ambiguities, and arguable resolutions to end his novels, thus avoiding the open-and-shut case ending.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 1, Winter, 1993, pp. 45-67
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Literary Criticism article in which the author examines the place-based and relational nature of Indigenous spiritual practices, and the treatment of these in the McNickle’s novel.
Canadian Theatre Review, vol. 74, Spring, 1993, pp. 35-[?]
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Discusses the theatre and how rehearsal can aid in the development of an identity through of role playing and acting, and recognizing identity as a dynamic concept.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 1, 1993, pp. 7-30
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Discussion of shadow literature and the language of Indigenous poets and novelists could be the "new ghost dance literature," that is, literature that encourages survival.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 9, no. 2, Autumn, 1993, pp. 37-43
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Argues that sovereignty is the glue that binds communities together and that the characters in James Welch's novels respond to an Indigenous specific concept of sovereignty.