American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 4, Autumn, 1998, pp. 415-431
Description
Study defines the cultural values and symbols of the Snoqualmie people and then uses the maintenance of these cultural pieces to evaluate the resistance of the Snoqualmie to assimilation.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 10, no. 2, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Louis Owens, Summer, 1998, pp. 41-58
Description
Generally discusses the novel's elements and specifically looks at the use of both Choctaw and European mythology.
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A submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Reports Canadian government policy is in breach of basic fundamental rights and is keeping Aboriginal people living in poverty.
Argues that psycho-social issues and rather than only physical, must be addressed in treatment.
Chapter from Social Work and HIV -- The Canadian Experience edited by William Rowe and Bill Ryan.
Mino-B'maadiziwin Project, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gilbert Deschamps
Description
Purpose of manual is to assist people in giving culturally-sensitive workshops by providing information on teachings, history, spirituality, etc. and homophobia / prejudice and AIDS.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 4, Autumn, 1998, pp. 433-456
Description
Article explores the phenomena of cultural resilience and resistance to assimilation on the Grand Ronde reservation, additionally considers those settler practices that were adopted and the cultural hybridity that came of that space.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 10, no. 2, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Louis Owens, Summer, 1998, pp. 79-93
Description
Discussion of the novel's theme tracing the environmental and spiritual devastation caused by the concepts of manifest destiny and nation building as used by EuroAmericans.
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