Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 38, no. 1, 2018, pp. 183-207
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This project examines a collection of digital stories created by urban Indigenous youth, parents and educators; using theories of self-determination, sovereignty and survivance article argues that urban living can contribute to the strength and endurance of Indigenous identities and ways of being.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 42, no. 1, 2018, pp. 71-90
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Discusses the role of a mainstream science fiction film, Mad Max: Fury Road, in maintaining “totem transfer” and “settler replacement” narratives. Contrasts this with two Indigenous works: William Sanders's "When This World Is All on Fire" and Danis Goulet's short film Wakening which challenge these narratives.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 141-161
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Relates thematic content of the novel to that of series' episodes which give the novel its chapter titles; examines both works in the context of the Anishinaabe Wiindigoo stories, discussing interpretations of the concepts of lawlessness, justice and vigilantism.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 1, Winter, 2018, pp. 117-133
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Interview with co-producer and co-writer of My Louisiana Love, a documentary which details the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the BP oil spills on her family and community.
Transmotion, vol. 4, no. 1, Red Readings, April 25, 2018
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An experimental video/art poem and accompanying text that examines issues including land rights, resource extraction, environmentalism, the Occupy Movement and the activism of Indigenous peoples.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 38, no. 1, 2018, pp. 129-152
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Article offers artistic/literary criticism of Simpson’s video poem; discusses new possibilities for human relationships with our more-than-human relations, and calls on settlers to take up “intergenerational responsibility” for settler colonial violence.
Transmotion, vol. 4, no. 1, Red Readings, April 25, 2018 , pp. i-vii
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Guest editor introduces the issue and discusses the origins and evolution of the idea for an issue that focuses on Indigenous-centered film criticism and literary criticism. Discusses the process and value of “Red Readings.”
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 42, no. 4, 2018, pp. 43-66
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Article offers a critical review of the film Rhymes for Young Ghouls; asserts that the film intentionally juxtaposes the genres and conventions of the Gothic novel and the Red Power-era exploitation film and in doing so creates a new genre which the author calls the Residential School Gothic.