Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 13, no. 2, 1993, pp. 327-371
Description
Book reviews of 14 books:
Proceedings: First National Conference on Cancer in Native Americans. "Proceedings" reviewed by Rene R. Gadacz.
Gabriel Dumont Speaks translated by Michael Barnholden.
The Early Years of Native American Art History: The Politics of Scholarship and Collecting edited by Janet Catherine Berlo.
Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization by Alfred W.
Results of interviews with 16 study participants grouped into five themes: identity, family and community, violence, systemic racism/colonialism, social networks/supports, and resiliency and integrity.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 28, no. 2, Summer , 2016, pp. 1-24
Description
Discusses the first novel written by an American Indian in terms of its negative portrayal of California tribes, and the author's general prejudice towards them.
Investigates experiences of students in four institutions in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, First Nations University of Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan. Eight factors are discussed: socio-political and cultural, programming and support services, educational infrastructure, financial, and family and community support. Data collected through nine focus groups and 13 one-on-one semi-structured interviews.
The English Journal, vol. 82, no. 5, September 1993, pp. 99-103
Description
Provides an account of a class discussion, regarding the poem, "Grace" by the Native American writer Joy Harjo, and how students systematically investigated the meaning of the title.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 1-17
Description
Describes St-Denis’ journey through phases of awakening, exploring, indigenizing, reclaiming and belonging as an integral part of completion of a Indigenous social work degree. Offers a decolonizing critique of social work, its practice and its relationship to contemporary colonizing practices.
TransCanadiana, vol. 8, Canadian Sites of Resistance: Solidarity-Struggle-Change(?), 2016, pp. [81]-101
Description
"Paper examines how the author combines Cree hunting stories, and warrior traditions with the military actions on the battlefields of World War I".
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 81.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rheeno Diabo
Description
The file contains a presentation by Rheeno Diabo, Shakottia Takehanes Community Services. Diabo, a Mohawk woman, discusses her experiences with post-trauma and other types of community social work, and the personal impact of working with people she knows. Roda Grey and Marlene Castalano discuss some of the issues raised with Diabo.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 51-62
Description
Outlines how to teach a three-unit course in Literature of the American Indians with a focus on Leslie Silko's Storyteller.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 31, no. 1, Special Issue: Essentializing Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Spring, 2016, pp. 27-45
Description
Prominent scholar discusses her work in the field of American Indian studies and attitudes about history and politics of Indigenous nations' situation in the United States.
Transmotion, vol. 2, no. 1-2, November 28, 2016, pp. 21-39
Description
Author reflects on Vizenor’s concept of the “compassionate trickster,” and how that understanding of irony and humour in Indigenous art has affected the author’s own research and career in academia.