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.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the making and function of whistles, briefly describes the making of a dog travois and mentions the making of bows and arrows.
Consists of an interview that includes detailed descriptions of plant remedies; a story of Striped Walker who killed a Cree; the difference between medicines that are discovered and those that are revealed in dreams.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider about his father, who was called Dog Child. He gives an account of how his father got his name and also gives an account of his father's riding escapades. He tells the story of powers given to Dog Child by the bears, the eagles and the ghosts as well as giving examples of Dog Child's healing powers and his role in the Horn Society.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he talks about his childhood and lack of schooling, his development of horsemanship, his membership in holy societies and his alcoholism.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes how knives and arrows are made and gives a description of hunting techniques. He also gives a description of various foods obtained from animals, and the uses of various animal parts. Note: Dave Melting Tallow (Interpreter)
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes hunting techniques and the role of horses in Indian life. He also gives a brief account of traditional foods.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider about the story of the coyote who taught the hunter how to get game, and the success which followed for the hunter and his companions.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells of the importance of the antelope in Blackfoot ceremonialism and he mentions various tipi designs as well.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the Blood legend about the origin of an unspecified constellation of stars (presumably the Big Dipper).
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue in Honor of Carter Revard], Spring, 2003, pp. [1]-15
Description
Speech delivered by Carter Revard at the Mystic Lake Symposium on Native American Literature, Prior Lake, Minnesota, April 11, 2002.
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Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
Consists of an interview about the tipis of the Blood Indians; hide preparation, cutting of poles, erection, decoration, furnishing. Also includes some information on transportation by horse and travois.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 15, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue in Honor of Carter Revard], Spring, 2003, pp. [32]-39
Description
Explores how the poet's work weaves "tribal" worldviews with those suggested by modern science.
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