Alternate Title
Elaboration Therapy in the Medewiwin and Gerald Vizenor's The Heirs of Columbus
Elaboration Therapy in the Midewin and Gerald Vizenor's The Heirs of Columbus
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 22-36
Description
Uses a Midewiwin framework, and elaboration theory that stories have power, healing abilities and the strength of the story depends on the ability of the healer. Concepts are used to reshape the narrative of Christopher Columbus in Gerald Vizenor's novel.
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