American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 1, Winter, 1990, pp. 35-50
Description
Article describes the consultation process and the eventual agreement (1985) between the Tohono O’Odham nation, the Arizona State Museum, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the exhumations, examination and repatriation of human remains at the San Xavier Bridge site.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 14, no. 4, 1990, pp. 67-122
Description
Book reviews of:
The View From Officers' Row: Army Perceptions of Western Indians by Sherry L. Smith.
Indians of the Northwest Coast by Maximilien Bruggmann and Peter R. Gerber.
Oklahoma Seminoles, Medicine, Magic, and Religion by James H. Howard in collaboration with Willie Lena.
American Indian Identities: Today's Changing Perspectives edited by Clifford E. Trafzer.
Oil Age Eskimos by Joseph G. Jorgensen.
The Western Abenakis of Vermont, 1600-1800: War, Migration, and the Survival of an Indian People by Colin G.
This file contains a presentation by Gerry Pascal and Charlotte Debbane discussing Aboriginal history, culture and spirituality; the Two-Row Wampum, treaties and sovreignty. Debbane's remarks focus on violence against women and she states that women need to be at the forefront to end the violence against women. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Roy Fabian
Description
The file contains a presentation by Executive Director Roy Fabian of the Hay River Treatment Centre. Fabian discusses cultural oppression in Dene history, and the healing process which is neccessary to treat its effects. Fabian stresses the need for the Dene to listen to the Elders and practice their teachings. Fabian also discusses his views on the land claims process, and how cultural oppression has lead to social issues such as child abuse, family violence, and housing problems. Fabian also elaborates what he sees as the need for Aboriginal individuals to start healing themselves.