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Ancient Villages & Totem Poles of the Nisga'a
Avataq Cultural Institute
Background Information: First Nations of British Columbia
A Bibliography of the Arts and Crafts of the Northwest Coast Indians
The Building of a Canoe
Brief text accompanied by archival photographs. Suitable for use with elementary school students.
Carving Cultural Connections: Alternative School #1 Seattle, Washington
Chief Lelooska: The Evolution of an Artist
Child Artisans of the Northern Plains: Woodcarving at Fort Shaw Indian School, 1892-1910
Community Stories: Aboriginal Successes in British Columbia
The Educational Function of Native American Art Shops in Flagstaff, Arizona
Elder's Perspective: Mariano Aupliaarjuk
Gyáa'aang: Totem Poles
Lesson teaches the cultural significance of totems poles, how they're constructed and Haida vocabulary relating to them. Designed for Grades K-1.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
Herb Rice: Master Carver
The Indian Missionary Record (Vol. XIX, No. 10, December, 1956)
Indian Record (Vol. 35, #3-4, March-April, 1972)
Indian Record (Vol. 36, Nos. 6-7, July-August, 1973)
Indian Record (Vol. XX, No. 3, March 1957)
Indian Record (Vol. XX, No. 5, May 1957)
Indian Record (Vol. XX, No. 6, June, 1957)
Indian Record (Vol. XXVI, No. 6, November, 1963)
Indian Record (Vol. XXVII, No. 9, October, 1964)
Indian Record (Vol. XXX, No. 7, September, 1967)
Indians of Washington State
John Thompson Interview #1
Kidnapped Stó:lō Boys
Video tells the story of Sto:lo boys who were taken from their homes by prospectors for the purpose of using them as labourers in the California goldfields and the community's commemoration of the event.
Duration: 19:38.
Living Tradition: The Kwakwaka'wakw Potlatch on the Northwest Coast
Making A Paddle
Manasie Akpaliapik Talks About "Doing" and Teaching Art
Mrs. Agnes Cranmer Interview
Mrs. (Florence) Bob Davidson Interview
Native American Dolls
Lesson plan for elementary school students which looks at Native American dolls, how they are made and the cultures they represent.
On the Bottom of the Multicultural Totem Pole: A History of Cultural Assimilation, Appropriation, and Marginalization in Canada
Pts'aan Jabim: Totem Pole Project
Raven's Gift
Looks at ten totem poles found in Duncan, British Columbia. Each carver gives a brief description of the stories and thought process behind his pole.
Reviews
Rights of Restoration: Aboriginal Peoples, Creative Arts, and Healing
S'abadeb-- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists: Seattle Art Museum Educator Resource Guide, Grades 3-12.
Stories the Totems Tell: Bringing Aboriginal Poles to Life
Study Guide: The Living Stone
Study Guide: Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole and Totem: Return and Renewal
Thunderbird Park: Place of Cultural Sharing
Totem Pole Workshop
Totem Poles: Heraldic Columns of the Northwest Coast
Traditional Alaska Transition Skills: Introduction to Traditional Carving
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work-related skills.