American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 423-449
Description
Author explores the stories of the Jigonsaseh (Haudenosaunee Clan Mothers), how these women’s stories have been skewed through the Western lens of ethnography, and how reclamation of these narratives is important in the ongoing reevaluation of women’s social roles.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 33-74
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Discusses the landmark Australian case, the Mabo decision in the historical context of race relations and reviews issues such as separation of powers doctrine, terra nullius, sovereignty, and Native title.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 23, no. 3, May 1984, pp. [19-24]
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Examines a preservice teacher preparation program for Navajo, Hopi, and Apache Reservations and ranks cultural and methodological concerns that teachers held.
Prairie Forum, vol. 9, no. 1, Spring, 1984, pp. 27-44
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Investigates missionary publications that often presented distorted, one-sided views of Aboriginal peoples, but revealed a great deal about the intellectual and moral base of the missionaries' society.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 259-291
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Explores how the Mississaugas of Northern Ontario adapted to the process of colonial marginalization by cooperating with the missionaries and openly rejecting European values in favour of their traditional way of life.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 409-422
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Author examines different frameworks and themes related to mixed ethnicities/identities and considers how these factors might motivate an author to create mixed characters.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1997, pp. 163-181
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Provides an historical overview of the history of collection, display, and interpretation of material culture in museums. The article also summarizes contemporary opinions of California Aboriginal peoples on museum activities.
Art Journal, vol. 51, no. 3, Recent Native American Art, Autumn, 1992, pp. 36-43
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Author looks at how contemporary artists have incorporated aspects of the dominant culture into their works and transformed such elements to suit their purposes.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 12, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 47-87
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Examination of literary forms, as some non-Native scholars believe that oral myths are the only genuine Aboriginal literature. The author questions if something Aboriginal remains, despite the form?
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 1997, pp. 321-331
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Article offers an analysis of data collected about the voting practices of Indigenous voters in two different elections in the United States. 674 Indigenous voters in 7 states were interviewed, findings indicate that while income and education levels play a role, Indian status is strongly related to whether an individual voted in these elections.
Anglican Journal, vol. 123, no. 6, June 1997, p. 17
Description
Native American gathering criticizes imposition Western structures and doctrine on indigenous communities and calls for a new relationship with churches.
Covers historical bases for current issues, philosophies which form foundations of culture and development, and implementation of action plans for social change.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 1, 1984, pp. 67-83
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Examines patterns of interpersonal relationships established during the "Nortran Training Program" which was introduced by petroleum companies in 1974.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 27, no. 4, Winter, 1992, pp. 44-[?]
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Argues that the roles and status of women in this region did not decline after contact, but instead they moved from a position of strength in the traditional era to strength in the mission era.
Art Journal, vol. 51, no. 3, Recent Native American Art, Autumn, 1992, pp. 74-80
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Discusses the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (United States) and the artist's response, as illustrated in his art, is that "authenticity" is another concept designed to keep Native Americans enclosed in "their world" through a label imposed by Euro-Americans.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, p. 21
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Brief review of, "Last Night I Heard A Voice" an Australian print and video resource designed to assist non-Indigenous health workers care for Indigenous clients.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, pp. 8-10
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Reports on the conference held in Darwin, Australia under the theme, "People, Places, Programs - Exploring Better Practice in Health Promotion for Diverse Populations".
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 1, Winter, 1992, pp. 53-61
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Author works to articulate a strategy for the introduction and study of Indigenous text in the post-secondary classroom. Focuses on identifying a text as an “Indigenous text,” diversity of authors, cultural elements of the texts.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 33-41
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Looks at the Northern Student Education Initiative that assists Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in finding a sense of balance and harmony, while striving to futher their education in an unfamiliar environment.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, 1997, pp. 1-28
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Argues that a closer look at humour, in the work of Rowlandson, provides readers with a greater understanding of the Algonquian side of early cross-cultural relations and reveals the ways in which cultural discomfort and disharmony are not rare, but rather integral concepts for early American identity.