American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 111-129
Description
Argues that not all culture change is an assimilationist move and that it is in everyday behaviors where the true flexible nature of culture can be observed.
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Telling Our Stories, Fall, 2005
Description
Focuses on the two students chosen for the titles by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC); Darell Decoteau, from Sisseton Wahpeton College, and Lynn M. Cuny from Oglala Lakota College.
Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
John R. Grimes
Description
Discusses the reasoning behind the collection of objects, evolution of the collection, and current issues surrounding the status of Aboriginal art.
Excerpt from Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3/4, Special Issue: The National Museum of the American Indian, Summer - Autumn, 2005, pp. 560-589
Description
Article examines the adoption of Western farming practices by the Nez Perce and the shift from a fishing-based economy to a Euro-American agriculture economy in the context of social power and cultural scale.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 42, no. 1, 2005, pp. 33-47
Description
Argues that unique dance clothing and shamanistic garments existed in this culture, but had disappeared by the 1930s. Due to collaborative fieldwork, the style has since been resurrected.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Saskatchewan, 2005.
Includes analysis of works by Susan Power, Drew Taylor, Joy Harjo, Beth Cuthand, Louise Halfe, Patricia Monture-Angus, and Annharte.
Commentary: Data or Dogma? A Reply to Robert L. Berner
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce E. Johansen
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 117-119
Description
Response to accusations of biases in one researchers annotated bibliography, which was made up of approximately 1,325 items, regarding the Iroquois’ role in the development of democracy.
Describes the situation in Davis Inlet and Sheshatshiu regarding kids sniffing gas, and tells a tragic story of 11-year-old Charles Rich who died after accidentally setting himself on fire.
Duration: 15:50.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 39-76
Description
Investigates a legal dispute and survey error that was finally corrected, thus allowing Aboriginal fishermen to net suckers at Duck Creek, in Brown County, Wisconsin.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 10-11
Description
Declaration contains recommendations created at the Special Session of the General Assembly at the United Nations.
To access this article scroll down to page 10.
Atlantis, vol. 29, no. 2, [Indigenous Women: The State of Our Nations], 2005, pp. 1-13
Description
Examines a program developed for urban Native women that focuses on restoring a sense of sacred interconnection and developing spiritual practices incorporating traditional teachings.
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Purdue University, 2005.
Includes critical look at the works of Leslie Marmon Silko, James Welch, Linda Hogan, Luci Tapahonso and Diane Glancy.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3/4, Summer-Fall, 2005, pp. 450-465
Description
Commentary in regards to the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) on September 22, 2004, particularly the clichés, exclusion and stereotyping.