Annals of Tourism Research, vol. 31, no. 4, October 2004, pp. 837-854
Description
Study findings confirm that some opportunities, generated by tourism development and changes in federal–Aboriginal relations, have begun to challenge non-native stereotypes.
Narratives of historical events impacting the Haida Gwaii villages in British Columbia and the preparation to repatriate ancestral bones from the Field Museum in Chicago back to the Haida Nation.
Duration 1:14:12.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 19, no. 2, Fall, 2004, pp. 105-125
Description
Osage perspective on the consciousness of rocks and trees and their ability to speak. Comparison of Western scientific thought with the relationship between Native Americans and nature.
Australian Historical Studies, vol. 35, no. 123, April 2004, pp. 137-148
Description
Discusses landmark films released in 2002 about Australia's history and their use of visual techniques in the development of settler-Aboriginal relations.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Land Rights: A Key Issue, 2004, pp. 26-29
Description
Looks at recently created co-managed regulatory boards in three northern Canadian territories: Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
To access this article, scroll down to page 26.
Examines activities, inner workings and results of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing and the Community University Research Alliances (CURA).
Looks at the challenges and opportunities with Aboriginal participation and collaborative efforts of communities, governments, education institutions and the mining industry.
Social Science Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, 2004, pp. 447-458
Description
Findings indicate that the peak year for events was 1990, with bands in the Maritimes and Quebec staging the highest number. The article sites that the preferred events were blockades, marches and demonstrations.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 19, no. 2, Autumn, 2004, pp. 25-32
Description
Describes the history of United States Native American education policies, calling them "cultural genocide", and the abandonment of the policies in the 1930s. The article also explains the continuing economic exploitation of Native American resources in the 21st century.
Film about looking for one's roots which includes a dialogue between the Gourmantche tribe of Africa with the Atikamekw of Northern Quebec.This film contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 48:27.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, Art et Représentation / Art and Representation, 2004, pp. 9-35
Description
Discusses collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak in mounting the exhibit Looking Both Ways: Heritage and Identity of the Alutiiq People.
Canadian Literature, no. 180, Spring, 2004, pp. 127-129
Description
Review of: green girl dreams Mountains by Marilyn Dumont and Rainbow Dancer by Heather Harris.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 127.
A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb, and a City Official at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.
Revisits the politics and controversy surrounding a controversial science initiative program called Man: A Course of Study (MACOS) which attempted tof teach American children what it was to be human.
Duration: 55:00.
Several topics are discussed: describes the acceptance by the Peigans of Treaty #7, and its effects on their way of life; compares U.S. and Canadian treaties and criticizes Canadian education of Indians; briefly describes some aspects of traditional ceremonies; and tells story of two spirits gambling for control of lands adjacent to Rockies.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, Espaces-Lieux-Noms / Spaces-Places-Names, 2004, pp. 73-88
Description
Discusses the socio-linguistic conditions of aboriginal languages in Canada and Europe with an emphasis on recent efforts to develop programs that enhance and protect them.
Reviews the history behind the signing of the treaties in Canada and determines they were negotiated on site and First Nations wishes were taken seriously.
Stealing/Steeling the Spirit: American Indian Identities ; and Smoke Screens/Smoke Signals: Looking Through Worlds: Proceedings of the Third and Fourth Native American Symposiums
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Peter W. Phillips
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Discusses progress made to overcome problems that face many tribal police officers within Native American communities.
Canadian Literature, no. 183, Winter, 2004, pp. 117-118
Description
Book review of: Border Crossings: Thomas King's Cultural Inversions by Arnold E. Davidson, Priscilla L. Walton and Jennifer Andrews.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access book review, scroll to page 117.
Documentary deals with the notorious "starlight tours" which involved Saskatoon police officers transporting Aboriginal men to the outskirts of the city and abandoning them during sub-zero temperatures.
Duration: 49:00.