Argues that expectations that the Treaty Commission would be able to make settlements quickly was unrealistic, and that it tried to accomplish too much, too soon.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 2001, pp. 98-103
Description
Book review of: Loosening the Seams: Interpretations of Gerald Vizenor edited by A. Robert Lee.
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Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 355-356
Description
Review of the art exhibition: Lost Visions, Forgotten Dreams curated by Robert McGhee and Patricia Sutherland and held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, November 1996 to September 1997 provides some insights into the Tuniit people.
Exhibition mounted at the Canadian Museum of Civilization from October 17, 1996-May 19, 1997 focuses on excavated Dorset artworks, amulets and objects carved mainly from antler and ivory.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 423-449
Description
Author explores the stories of the Jigonsaseh (Haudenosaunee Clan Mothers), how these women’s stories have been skewed through the Western lens of ethnography, and how reclamation of these narratives is important in the ongoing reevaluation of women’s social roles.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 33-74
Description
Discusses the landmark Australian case, the Mabo decision in the historical context of race relations and reviews issues such as separation of powers doctrine, terra nullius, sovereignty, and Native title.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 4, Series 2: Sherman Alexie, Winter, 1997, pp. [39]-51
Description
Discusses the blurring of lines between the living and dead, and past and present as a literary device in the novel.
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Peter Ittinuar, first Inuk Member of Parliament, recalls his first speech delivered to the House of Commons, in which he conveyed the idea of creating Nunavut.
A set of 102 photos of Mary Eninew showing the making of birch syrup. In the spring when the sap begins to rise it is time to make birch syrup. Winter cabins are small and cramped and families often move out to a spring camp. The men and older boys would go hunting for fresh meat around the shore in a canoe, bringing back ducks, grouse, and small animals. The women and children would enjoy the freedom of being outside as they gathered birch sap and made syrup. The syrup will be a delicious treat on hot bannock!
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 2001, pp. 24-34
Description
Story expresses themes of fracture and uncertainty; briefly touches on the Supreme Court of Canada ruling Delgamuukw, which recognized the validity of evidence extends beyond documentary history to oral history.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 19-24
Description
Comments on opening of Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health (CRCATH) aimed at bringing together organizations and service providers to improve health and wellbeing.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 45-64
Description
Combines data, compiled by Joseph Jorgensen, looking at a variety of pre-reservation cultural characteristics for eighty groups in the western United States with data from the 1990 United States Census to evaluate the economic development of those tribes involved.
Documentary looks at the family and life of a trapper, Frank Ladouceur living in northern Alberta. This movie contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion advised.
Duration 28.54
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 52, no. 4, February 2001, pp. 635-650
Description
Explores risk and its consequences for medical intervention by focusing on biomedical practices surrounding diabetes care among First Nations on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.