American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 4, Autumn, 1984, pp. 315-329
Description
Examines the protagonists and use of the trickster archetype in Indigenous author's fictional stories. Scott Momaday's House Made of Dawn and James Welch's Winter in the Blood and The Death of Jim Loney are the novels examined.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 6, no. 3/4, Autumn-Winter, 1982, pp. 238-253
Description
Describes the public address by Iroquoian leader Kiotsaeton to a council of French, Iroquois, and Huron people at Three Rivers, Quebec on July 12, 1645. Examines each groups goals and how Kiotsaeton used his oratory skills to speak to all the groups involved.
Book review of: Halfbreed by Maria Campbell as a life history, in the style of an autobiography. (Reproduced in Literature Resource Center, Gale Group)
Phylon, vol. 43, no. 4, 4th Qtr., 1982, pp. 360-367
Description
Overview of Act of 1978 implemented to get rid of abusive child-welfare practices and discriminatory practices of the state and county welfare agencies. Gave tribal governments and courts jurisdiction over child placement.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, December 1984, pp. 37-39
Description
Describes the local reaction to the introduction of a ultrasound machine being used on expectant mothers at Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia.
Navajo Sand Paintings: The Importance of Sex Roles in Craft Production
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy J. Parezo
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 6, no. 1/2, Spring-Summer, 1982, pp. 125-148
Description
A look at the commercialization of art form and how the Navajo's flexible division of labor allowed for both men and women to participate in its productions for economic gain.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 6, no. 1/2, Spring-Summer, 1982, pp. 71-89
Description
An examination on the effects of Navajo women moving to urban settings in the mid-twentieth century by looking at the rationale for the relocations, comparing field-work research and formulating new research strategies for the future.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2, Spring, 1984, pp. 83-101
Description
Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates. Part 1 of 2.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 3, Summer, 1984, pp. 199-210
Description
Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates for Navajo women and infants. Part 2 of 2.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, June 1984, pp. 20-22
Description
Article describes the pattern of petrol (gas) sniffing abuse that takes place in Australian Aboriginal communities along with the negative health outcomes.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, June 1984, pp. 7-8
Description
Examines the evolution and growth of one of the earliest Australian Aboriginal commodities, Pituri which contained up to 5% nicotine compared to only 1.5% in manufactured cigarettes.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, September 1982, pp. 17-25
Description
Reports on the various methods and natural substances used to treat conditions affecting people on this isolated island off the coast of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 6, no. 4, December 1982, pp. 48-56
Description
Reports on the various methods and natural substances used to treat conditions affecting people on this isolated island off the coast of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Drama Review: TDR, vol. 26, no. 2, Summer, 1982, pp. 73-88
Description
Describes the origin of the Thunderbird American-Indian Dancers, made up of Cherokee and Hopis Native Americans, who operate out of New York City, often holding powwows at the YMCA.