Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 3, Fall, 2004, pp. 83-88
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Reviews the Lakota Oyate author's book, which presents life stories by her mother Lone Woman (Wiya Isnala) and grandmother Turtle Lung Woman (Kheglezela Chaguwi).
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A photocopy of a letter sent by Indian agent Thomas Quinn of Frog Lake to farm instructor George G. Mann of Onion Lake on 31 March 1885. It reads: "Dear Mann - Messenger [that] hand you this letter is sent by me to tell some of your Indians to come here to have a talk and try and keep all quiet here. If any wish to come give them grub enough to come with to here. All quiet here and no danger. I will be down on the 2nd. Faithfully T. T. Quinn."
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 28, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Empowerment Through Literature, Winter-Spring, 2004, pp. 103-106
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Author examines and compares that practice of making poetry and the and the practice of re-discovering or returning to traditional knowledge and ways of knowing.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 108-109
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Expresses appreciation to Acoma Pueblo writer Simon Ortiz for his poetry which shares the gift of human sight and feelings.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 29-33
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Describes how Acoma Pueblo writer Simon Ortiz uses the energy of language to describe the realities of marginalized characters.
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American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 2, 1991, pp. 217-223
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Literary Criticism article in which the author considers different aspects of the novel Harpoon of the Hunter and attempts to classify the text using contemporary Western literary labels. Argues that the novel focuses on community well-being over individuality.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 3, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1991, pp. 48-65
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Presents an oral story titled, The Marriage Crow, told my Martha Lamont, transcribed by Thom Hess and Levi Lamont, and translated by Crisca Bierwert.
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American Indian Quarterly , vol. 28, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Empowerment Through Literature, Winter-Spring, 2004, pp. 335-339
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The author discusses the role that humour plays in recovering from loss and from tragedy; considers their own participation in the Dakota Commemorative March in the context of their own healing.
Native Studies Review, vol. 7, no. 1, 1991, pp. 81-93
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Commentary on origin and historical development and linguistic assimilation of language as a total way of life and symbol of identity for the Métis people.
Extracts from the diary of George B. Murphy, of Qu'Appelle, transport officer of the Battleford Column, Second Division of the North West Field Force, sent out to suppress the 1885 resistance. Entries from March 17 - July 16, 1885. Entries mostly include communications regarding troop movements.
Pennsylvania History, vol. 71, no. 4, 2004, pp. 479-493
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Author, who graduated in 1894, relates his initial experiences at the school. He later became one of its most successful graduates and a vocal supporter of the principle of assimilation or extinction.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 3, Fall, 2004, pp. 47-69
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Argues this work demonstrates, to mainstream readers, the power and presence of an alternative reality by juxtaposing technological advances to the lives of Native American living on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
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Discusses Leslie Marmon Silko's attempts to merge the oral tradition of storytelling with the literary form to communicate Native American concepts concerning time, nature, and spirituality and their relevance in the contemporary world.