Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1993, pp. 36-42
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Examines the relationship between the narrator and narratee regarding White Hawk's death sentence in Gerald Vizenor's work, Thomas White Hawk.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 51-62
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Outlines how to teach a three-unit course in Literature of the American Indians with a focus on Leslie Silko's Storyteller.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1993, pp. 31-35
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Discusses Vizenor's use of law and literature in the sentencing of Thomas White Hawk.
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Several topics are discussed: describes the acceptance by the Peigans of Treaty #7, and its effects on their way of life; compares U.S. and Canadian treaties and criticizes Canadian education of Indians; briefly describes some aspects of traditional ceremonies; and tells story of two spirits gambling for control of lands adjacent to Rockies.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 2, Series 2: Special Issue, Summer, 1993, pp. 49-56
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Examines myth and metaphor in various poems and discusses how myth is considered an artistic and religious endeavor.
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Canadian Literature, no. 136, Spring, 1993, pp. 24-44
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Argues work is an example of cultural appropriation and discusses the pitfalls of a non-Aboriginal writing about Aboriginal literature.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 1993, pp. 45-54
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Looks at the works of William Apess, and discusses how he has not been recognized as an "authentic" representation of Native America.
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William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 26-29
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Excerpt from book that looks at pregnancy, childbirth, mothering and general health from the perspective of Aboriginal mothers. Recommended as a teaching tool and resource.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 1993, pp. 3-24
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Explores the author's autobiographical essays and looks at her personal and tribal experiences.
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