BC Studies, no. 184, Winter, 2014/2015, pp. 144-146
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Book review of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia edited by Robert T. Boyd, Kenneth M. Ames, and Tony A. Johnson.
Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 144.
Explains how gathering at the Point to roast wild rice and therefore renewing and honouring relationships between Anishinaabeg, the location and the sacred food constitutes an act of governance.
Body Image, vol. 11, no. 3, June 2014, pp. 318-327
Description
Women identified the following themes: accepting everything about your body; who you are and how you show it; connection to culture; being healthy; and being thankful to be Indigenous.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 2, December 2014, pp. 1-17
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Author uses a Muskego Inninuwuk (Swampy Cree) methodology based on principles of relationality to study experiences of identity in herself and others of Cree and non-Indigenous ancestry.
Discuss views by Aboriginal scholar Taiaiake Alfred, theorist on Aboriginal self-governance, and Andrea Smith feminist and activist against violence against women.
Women's Studies International Forum, vol. 42, January-February 2014, pp. 9-18
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Interviews urban American Indian women about their experiences. Reports cultural identity is a core part to defining self and cultural connectedness was something that was either there or not.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
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Discusses the spiritual values and traditions of the Kogi people, and their responsibilities to protect nature, ancient burial grounds, and sacred sites.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 29-34
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Elder Emeritus Herbert Nabigon discusses his use of traditional cultural practices in the classroom.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 29 to read article.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 1, August 2014, pp. 1-16
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Findings from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI ) needs assessment on experiences of bias-motivated discrimination due to sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Summarizes presentations made at a five day forum in which youth from 62 northern communities shared lived experiences and issues affecting their lives.
Folklore, vol. 57, History Culture and Selected Pasts, 2014, pp. 80-100
Description
Looks at the occurrences and use of the idea of tradition on Sámi websites from Sámi media, project homepages, information centres and community museums, reports by cultural agencies, and in describing some practices.
Explores issues of non-Aboriginal perceptions of Aboriginals, legal definitions, and Aboriginals' own attitudes about self-identification.
Duration: 20:48.
Journal of Religion & Film, vol. 18, no. 1, 2014, p. Article 40
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Film reviews of:
40 Years Celebrating Wounded Knee directed by Christopher Marshall.
The Medicine Game directed by Lukas Korver.
Shouting Secrets directed by Korinna Sehringer.
Spirit in Glass: Plateau Native Beadwork.
Winter in the Blood directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith.
Yellow Fever: The Navajo Uranium Legacy directed by Sophie Rousmaniere.