American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, 1985, pp. 33-48
Description
Describes a case study approach, of a teaching experience, employing a dialogue that will lead to a greater level of respect and application of traditions.
Consists of an interview where he tells of life in a foster home and cultural suppression; gives a description of suppression on reserves in the 1950's; and gives a description of native values and philosophy and the role of sweat lodges.
Fifth Estate documentary about St. Joseph's Mission School in Williams Lake, British Columbia and the residential school system in Canada.
Originally aired on Jan. 9, 1991.
Duration: 51:50.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 1, Winter, 1985, pp. 31-47
Description
Looks at French and Anishinaabe author Gerald Vizenor's recent work, Earthdivers, which attempts to create a "new consciousness of coexistence" by using the trickster to stimulate dialogue on contemporary Native American issues.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 3, Prophets: Religious Leaders and Revitalization Movements, Summer, 1985, pp. 325-333
Description
Explores the Waptashi or Feather Religion and its leader Jake Hunt. Waptashi is a combination of the Washani faith and the Indian Shaker Church where the Eagle is the supreme being who communicates through Jake Hunt.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 1-22
Description
Looks at representative cases regarding the master of the fish in Indigenous and Inuit communities throughout North American. These fish religions are usually related to fish populations and meant to bring good luck to groups that rely on fish for their livelihoods.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 111-142
Description
Discusses the historical and political challenges for Indigenous religions in the United States. Despite these challenges Indigenous religions have survived and even had a resurgence within Indigenous communities.
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, p. 7
Description
Brief general discussion of Montana's American Indian enrolment statistics, problems encountered when tribal colleges apply for accreditation and a cooperative effort by three institutions to ease the transition from tribal colleges to four-year institutions.
Prairie Forum, vol. 8, no. 2, Fall, 1983, pp. 147-155
Description
Examines evidence, from the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, on how the involvement in the fur trade altered the social and economic lives of the Western James Bay Cree.
Manitoba Law Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1991-1992, pp. [476]-497
Description
Argues that the Federal government failed to live up to its obligations and used a narrow interpretation, which worked to its advantage, based on the written document, as opposed to the actual intent of those who signed the treaties but could not read them to ensure their best interests were being served.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 1, Parks and People, Spring, 1985
Description
Suggests that Parks Canada should follow similar guidelines to other nations, such as Australia, where a national park is created in conjunction with the settlement of an aboriginal land claim.
Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice , vol. 11, 1991, pp. 74-106
Description
Discusses model used in the United States which depends on American Indian tribunals and protection agencies to made decisions and looks at supporting legislation as well.