Original diary and various papers of R. Lyndhurst Wadmore, Lieutenant of the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Northwest Resistance, covering from 8 April to 20 July 1885. Included in diary pocket is a requisition for short boots that was signed by Wadmore on May 1885, lyrics of the Infantry School Corps fight song, and a Victoria Daily Times article from 23 June 1944 about the remaining members of the Northwest Field Force and their experiences.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 3, Summer, 1993, pp. 319-327
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Illustrates how Blackfeet author James Welch uses small surprises, ambiguities, and arguable resolutions to end his novels, thus avoiding the open-and-shut case ending.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 1, Winter, 1993, pp. 45-67
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Literary Criticism article in which the author examines the place-based and relational nature of Indigenous spiritual practices, and the treatment of these in the McNickle’s novel.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the construction and rituals connected with Holy Lodges. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 88-103
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Forum includes:
There is No Word for Goodbye by Helen Jaskoski
Looking Before and After by Rodney Simard
ASAIL President's Report on the 1992 MLA by Hertha D. Wong
Call for PapersNoticesNative Storytellers
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 1993, pp. 81-85
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Forum includes:
ASAIL President's Report on the 1993 MLA conference in Toronto by Hertha D. Wong
1994 ASAIL Executive Committee Members
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American Indian Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 209-225
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Article examines the meanings and significance of the Snoqualmie Falls to the Snoqualmie people; considers historic, political, and spiritual/traditional contexts. Examines a current conflict surrounding the falls which involves the Puget Sound Power and Light Company.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives his interpretation of the life of Senator James Gladstone. NOTE: No date of interview given, 1970 is a possible date. Marie Waterchief interpreter.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a brief mention of how names are acquired. NOTE: Date of interview not given, possibly between 1960 and 1970. Marie Waterchief, interpreter.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes how campsites were chosen. He also describes traditional clothing. NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider as he tells about preparations for winter and briefly mentions the games children played in winter.NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.
NOTE: This document is a mass of incoherent and totally unrelated material. As such, there are no terms of value to be indexed. Marie Waterchief, interpreter.
NOTE: This document is a mass of incoherent and totally unrelated material. As such, there are no terms of value to be indexed.Marie Waterchief, interpreter.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 2, Series 2: Special Issue, Summer, 1993, pp. 39-45
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Looks at various works by Gerald Vizenor, and his vision and dream to restore tribal values.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1993, pp. 23-30
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Examines how Vizenor enters the role of narrative mediator and intervenes to effect communication and renegotiate the terms of the discourse in works such as, Thomas White Hawk.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 1-5
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Provides an introduction to the issue and discusses how reading the text evokes the experience of participating in an oral culture.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1993, pp. 53-88
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Presents a screenplay by Gerald Vizenor that focuses on Harold and the Warriors of Orange, descendants of the great trickster.
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