Discussion of the educational system: relative merits of day schools, residential schools, integrated schools, etc.; need for inclusion of Indian culture into the curriculum at all levels ; the role of the elder as teacher.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 1, no. 2, Summer, 1974, pp. 103-113
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A discussion of the works of the Garland, who wrote both fiction and non-fiction about Indigenous people during the transitional period when nations were being moved to reservations. The author notes the value in Garland's work lies not only in his stories but in his notes and observations of the Indigenous populations.
Presents three positions papers:
Reflections on Contemporary Indian Education by Vine Deloria.
An Historical Overview of Indian Education with Evaluations and Recommendations by Lehman L. Brightman.
Eastern American Indian Communities by Robert K. Thomas.
Interviews with 13 residents of the Chipewyan Lake area of northern Alberta.- Stresses need for establishment of a reserve in this area, and promises made to them about this.- Describe various lifestyles including farming, trapping and fishing.- Shows how settlement patterns in remote areas have been influenced by the location of schools and stores.
John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.
Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, 2006, pp. 25-52
Description
Looks at at strategies used to create a cultural identity and empowerment in Aboriginal newspapers and media. Examples from the First Nations Messenger and the Anishinabek News.
Arizona and the West, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 1974, pp. 343-364
Description
Discussion on failure of the Indian infantry and cavalry companies, made up entirely of Native American personnel, who were strictly segregated and commanded by white officers.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 3, 2006, pp. 23-43
Description
Essay arguing for a way of reading responsibly that takes into account socioeconomic realities. The essay further argues that the roles of reader and critic must also become that of active teacher and citizen to become agents for change.