Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 22, no. 2, 1997, pp. [83]-104
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Discusses novels in which the main plot is about the writing of a novel. The reviewer gives many Canadian examples and argues that they all fit into Robert Kroetsch's theory that by telling, we create.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, 1997, pp. 483-497
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Literary criticism article in which the author examines the Silko’s novel and its relevance to Laguna narratives of land, territory, resistance, and cultural survivance.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 1997, pp. [69]-80
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Compares and contrasts the two authors' approaches to the representation of history and the interaction of Native American and European culture.
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Portrait sketches of key figures in the Northwest Resistance. Subjects include Mrs. T. Charles Watson, Major T.C. Watson, Lt.-Col. the Hon. W.N. Kennedy, Corporal Lethbridge, Col.-Sergt. Cooper, and Capt. Herbert Swinford. Caption of sketches: "(1) Mrs. T. Charles Watson, who has commenced a series of dramatic readings in aid of local patriotic funds; (2) Major T.C. Watson, (late of H.M. service), commanding the troops raised at Yorkton, Assiniboia; (3) Lt.-Col. the Hon. W.N. Kennedy, of the 90th Batt.
Portrait sketches of key figures in the Northwest Resistance. Sketches include John and Mrs. Gowanlock, Capt. Geo. H. Young, Private Dobbs, Lt.-Col. Maunsell, Major Gordon, Col. Sergt. Winter and Private Hardisty.
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph. Caption: "Poundmaker surrounded by a group of visiting French journalists at Stony Mountain Penitentiary."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph of the surrender of Poundmaker (with blanket) to General Middleton's forces.
Caption: "Poundmaker was taken into custody for his apparent role in the looting of Battleford and the Cut Knife battle."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 451-470
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Authors discuss different positions and policies on resource extraction from traditional Diné territories and how these have created and maintained poverty conditions on the Navajo Reservation in Utah.
File contains one negative showing a Pow Wow dancer at the small world Day Care Co-op clad in traditional dress and speaking with children, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, May 8, 1991.
Image of a pow-wow with Chief Beardy (plumes on hat) and Chief Okamesis [after] the Northwest Resistance. A group of non-Aboriginal men stand behind the Chiefs.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 3, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1991, pp. 29-38
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Looks at how Powwow Highway provides a contrast to many standard media depictions of Indians, and explores the benefits of a Native American segment of an education course that studies ethnic film and literature.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 1997, pp. [1]-10
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Contends that there are parallels between the Aboriginal philosophy of balancing the world as it is, and maintaining traditions, and the Western concept of pragmatism.
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Great Plains Research, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 3-26
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Using data gathered from the Blood Tribe, Peigan Nation and Four Nations, article compares and contrasts Aboriginal voting behaviour to that of the non-Aboriginal population.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 103-113
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Discusses the differences in the concept of predation between western societies, which regard the predator-prey relationship as antagonistic and the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) viewpoint, which regards this relationship as mutual and interdependent.
Image of men setting up an Officers' Mess at unknown location during the Northwest Resistance. Group of men prepare food in pots over a fire at left, and men in background moving barrels and pots.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 6, 1997, pp. 375-379
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Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, January/February 1997, pp. 23-24
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Article states that in Queensland, Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a hospital admission rate for pneumonia 6 times greater than non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.
Anglican Journal, vol. 123, no. 9, November 1997, p. 1
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Rev. Ben Arreak presents own perspective on deacon Rev. Eyeetsiak Simigak's behaviour; he was convicted of sexual interference with a child and three counts of sexual exploitation.