American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 171-190
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Examines the formation of particular symbolic associations documented and publicized by missionaries which led to misperceptions and misrepresentations.
Journal of Mennonite Studies, vol. 19, 2001, pp. [47]-64
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Essay argues that Henry Neufeld did not expect the Ojibwa to reject all of their cultural traditions and religious practices when they accepted Christianity.
Journal of Mennonite Studies, vol. 19, 2001, pp. [103]-111
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Discusses example of how Mennonites have played a role in oppressing Manitoba's Native people even though they may be perceived as the spokespeople for the oppressed.
Anglican Journal, vol. 123, no. 6, June 1997, p. 17
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Native American gathering criticizes imposition Western structures and doctrine on indigenous communities and calls for a new relationship with churches.
Explores three projects of governance (civilization, protection, assimilation) that are embodied in industrial schools, and looks at the founding of the earliest industrials schools, information that is located in government and mission archives.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 1, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Part 3), Winter, 1997, pp. 1-14
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Author investigates the relationship between the Shaker Church and the Indigenous peoples of northwestern California; argues that the relationship is one of dialogue rather than conversion.
William and Mary Quarterly, vol. 54, no. 2, 3rd series, April 1997, pp. 347-376
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Describes the conversion and control of Aboriginal people by Franciscans; analyzes and identifies leadership selection patterns and the role of leaders in relation to the missions.