Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, vol. 2, no. 4, December 1996, pp. 683-701
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Examines reincarnation of gender among the Dene Tha of northern Alberta and how dual gender identities may be created through dream interpretation and socialization.
National Tax Journal, vol. 49, no. 3, September 1996, pp. 401-412
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Predicts that as casino gambling spreads, the returns will decline. Suggests more research is needed to weigh the social costs against the potential benefits.
American Quarterly, vol. 48, no. 3, September, 1996, pp. 542-549
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Book review of: Tricksterism in Turn-of-the-Century American Literature: A Multicultural Perspective edited by Elizabeth Ammons and Annette White-Parks.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 51, no. 1-3, April 1996, pp. 45-57
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Emphasizes the need to provide immediate, short and medium-term benefits, rather than waiting the 8-10 years it may take for monetary reimbursement, when new plant derived therapeutics based on Indigenous Knowledge are being explored. The article uses examples of initiatives taken by Shaman Pharmaceuticals and the Healing Forest Conservancy.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 1, Winter, 1996, pp. 135-138
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Book review of: Bitter Feast: Amerindians and Europeans in Northeastern North America. 1600-64 by Denys Delage; translated from the French by Jane Brierly.
Public Historian , vol. 18, no. 4, Representing Native American History, Fall, 1996, pp. 119-143
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Discusses the history of collecting skeletal remains and associated objects for study or display purposes and the Indigenous movement to have scientific or cultural institutions return them to their nations for proper funeral and burial rights. Looks at the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and similar State-enacted legislation.
American Ethnologist, vol. 23, no. 1, February 1996, pp. 148-150
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Book reviews of: Who Needs the Past? Indigenous Values and Archaeology edited by R. Layton, Conflict in the Archaeology of Living Traditions edited by R. Layton, and Archaeological Approaches to Cultural Identity edited by S.J. Shennan.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 3, Fall, 1996, p. 192
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Discussion of implications for Canada, if Quebec were to leave Confederation and how Canada would still be required to fulfil its obligations to Aboriginal Peoples.
Aboriginal and Islander Health worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 47-48
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Review of health promotion by the National Health and Medical Research Council's Health Advancement Standing Committee in partnership with The Health Australia Project Team.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 9, no. 4, December 1985, p. 6
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Brief history about origins of the first settlement south of Sydney, Australia which was located in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 52, no. 2, June 1996, pp. 85-94
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Field study based on interviews and information sessions aimed at gathering information about the use of medicinal plants by the Carrier people of northcentral British Columbia.
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 8-9
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Some changes over the last twenty five years include less infectious diseases in children and the addition of Aboriginal organizations like the ATSIC and the Land Councils.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 1, no. 2, Autumn, 1985, pp. 23-28
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Explains the learning of sex roles, for men the way of bravery, fortitude, generosity and wisdom and for women the goals of industry, hospitality, kindness and chastity. Discusses naming ceremonies, the mysterious and unexplainable wakan ki, and other aspects of culture.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 3/4, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Parts 1 & 2), Summer/Fall, 1996, p. 515
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Discussion of the use of symbols and "Indianization" of Christianity, and the reclamationof Anishnaabe identity, which is a private matter.
Human Organization, vol. 55, no. 3, Fall, 1996, pp. 324-333
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Argues that the generalist approach of an anthropologist is an advantage when conducting urban research and illustrates the point with five involvements: needs assessments, participation in social planning, health promotion, indicators of immigrant/refugee adaptation and informational needs of the visually impaired; all projects were carried out in Saskatoon.
Anthropology of Consciousness, vol. 7, no. 3, September 1996, pp. 30-43
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Compares one child's experience of growing up in the Gitxsan/Witsuwit'en culture to that of a child adopted out of the community in terms of the cultural belief of rebirth of an Elder or relative in a baby.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 86, October 1996, pp. 1362-1364
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Asserts that the Indian Health Service (IHS) should be the health system of choice for all American citizens, and recalls the many political events that has affected the BIA's budget and mandate.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 3/4, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Parts 1 & 2), Summer/Fall, 1996, pp. 451-[?]
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Discusses the difficulties outsiders encounter when attempting to learn about and understand Aboriginal spirituality and culture.