Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 35, no. 2, Special Section: Indigeneity in Dialogue: Indigenous Literary Expression Across Linguistic Divides, 2010, pp. [94]-109
Description
Discusses the importance of the inclusion of Aboriginal words in the plays of Yves Sioui Durand, Tomson Highway, and Floyd Favel.
Athapaskan Indian Languages of Oregon: A Bibliography
Ethnographic Bibliographies no. 6: Five Athapaskan Languages of Oregon
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Macnaughtan
Description
Annotated list of manuscripts, archives and sound recordings in the languages of the of Chetco, Shasta Costa, Tututni, Upper Umpqua, Upper Coquille and Galice-Applegate peoples;
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 3, 2009, pp. 111-165
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Book reviews of 20 books:
The American Indian Oral History Manual: Making Many Voices Heard by Charles E. Trimble, Barbara W. Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan.
Collaborating at the Trowel's Edge: Teaching and Learning in Indigenous Archaeology edited by Stephen W. Silliman.
Doctor to the North: Thirty Years Treating Heart Disease Among the Inuit by John H.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 2, 2003, pp. 425-446
Description
Book review of:
Common and Contested Ground: A Human and Environmental History of the Northwestern Plains by Theodore Binnema.
Out of the Background: Readings on Canadian Native History by Ken Coates and Robin Fisher (Editors).
Gay Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Myths from Arapaho to the Zuni: An Anthology by Kim Elledge (Editor).
E. Pauline Johnson, Tekahionwake: Collected Poems and Selected Prose by Carole Gerso and Veronica Strong-Boag.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 2, 2009, pp. 113-163
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Book reviews of 22 books:
African Cherokees in Indian Territory: From Chattel to Citizen by Celia E. Naylor.
American Indian Education: Counternarratives in Racism, Struggle and the Law by Matthew L. M. Fletcher.
Born of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya by Charles S. King.
Brothers Among Nations: The Pursuit of Intercultural Alliances in Early America, 1580-1660 by Cynthia J.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. [81]-85
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Book review of: Do You See What I Mean? Plains Indian Sign Talk and the Embodiment of Action by Brenda Farnell.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 81.
Discusses the strategic plan that includes enhancing capacity within First Nation governance, encourages access to education, assists British Columbia First Nations to protect and revive their languages and cultures, supports initiatives that engage youth and elders, and advances economic development opportunities.
Contends that worldwide Indigenous peoples are gaining recognition and status and that the Canadian government has an important role to play in helping its Indigenous population preserve their culture and gain similar success.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 42, no. 1, Celebrating Tribal Colleges and Universities American Indian Higher Education Consortium, 2003, pp. 75-84
Description
Looks at the danger of extinction of Native American languages and the programs in place to curb this fate.
Focuses on educational reform for Indigenous children in remote and northern Australia to improve educational outcomes. Feedback from participants provides recommendations.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-6
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Ojibwe Traditional Elder briefly discusses the pipe ceremony, language, clan system, legends/stories, code of conduct, beginning of man and womanhood, and the eagle feather.
Presents updates from Early Childhood Development Working Group by region and looks at items from the National Inuit Early Childhood Education Gathering.
Discusses plan to ensure all Aboriginal children and their families with have equal access to services that foster culture and language revitalization and promote holistic child and family wellness.
Comments on the importance of maintaining traditional values, cultures and languages in the effort to close the academic achievement gap that can be found between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
This resource directory includes linguistic resources, language-specific resources, adaptable resources, language revitalization resources, language teaching journals, further education opportunities, funding sources for Indigenous language revitalization programs, as well as a list of scholarships and bursaries available for Aboriginal students and students in the field of Education, and a list of governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 35, no. 2, Special Section: Indigeneity in Dialogue: Indigenous Library Expression Across Linguistic Divides, 2010, pp. [53]-75
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Comments on a play that focuses on the contemporary situation of youth in Montreal and the imaginary community of Kinogamish.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 3 & 4, Series 2; [Indigenous Intersections], Fall/Winter, 2003/2004, pp. [189]-191
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Book review of: The Decipherment of Ancient Maya Writing edited by Stephen Houston, Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos, & David Stuart.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, 2003, pp. 41-59
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Describes the need for a new approach to learning Indigenous languages in the classroom, arguing that programs should emphasize both written and the contemporary local usage of the language.