Novel tells the story of the nineteen-year-old Cree girl from Norway House Cree Nation who was murdered near The Pas, Manitoba on November 13, 1971. Recommended for use with students Grade 10 or above.
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 29, no. 1, Fall, 2004, pp. 47-59
Description
Traces history of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and explores dichotomy of dedication to preserving Aboriginal culture while using global production techniques.
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 28, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Empowerment Through Literature, Winter-Spring, 2004, pp. 349-350
Description
Poem that deals with the 1862 removal of the Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota from their lands, their forced march to a concentration camp at Fort Snelling, and the execution of 38 men by the United States government following the “Sioux Uprising of 1862.”
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 103-107
Description
Reflects on the fragility and wonder of newborn life as portrayed in the work of Acoma Pueblo author Simon Ortiz.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 103.
Canadian Literature, no. 180, Spring, 2004, pp. 127-129
Description
Review of: green girl dreams Mountains by Marilyn Dumont and Rainbow Dancer by Heather Harris.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 127.
Keynote speaker discusses the importance of knowing how to live off the land and the confidence these skills give you in other aspects of life.
Duration: 38:23.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 3, Fall, 2004, pp. 29-46
Description
Contends that the Tlingit author's poetry, with its traditional themes and world concepts, successfully translates into a non-traditional form of English poetry.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 29.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 68-78
Description
Explores the theme of technological and governmental effects on Native American land in the work of writer Simon Ortiz.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 68.
Towards Mauri Ora: Examining the Potential Relationship Between Indigenous-Centric Entrepreneurship Education and Maori Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Love
Keri Lawson-Te Aho
Shamia Makarini
Jan McPherson
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 116-128
Description
Participants of the Ahikaa programme shared stories of hope and reported the programme as both life-changing and healing.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Special Issue on Teaching Leslie Marmon Silkos Ceremony, 2004, pp. 41-52
Description
Looks at Silko's novel Ceremony and the climax of the novel, a witches’ ceremony—at Cañoncito, southeast of the Jackpile Uranium Mine. The article also discusses how Tayo, the main character, must restore harmony between the land and his people.
Author briefly describes how participating in University of British Columbia's Humanities 101 Community Programme has educated her about residential schools and their impact.
Transmotion, vol. 3, no. 1, Indigenous Gaming, July 31, 2017, pp. 89-108
Description
Author describes the intent and process of designing We Sing for Healing, a musical choose-your-own adventure text game that mimics traditional storytelling and teaching styles with the way that the circular or looping narrative encourages a player to listen, choose, and revisit as a game-play strategy.
Traumatic Brain Injury of Tangata Ora (Maori Ex-prisoners)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cherryl Waerea-i-te-rangi Smith
Helena Rattray-Te Mana
Leonie Pihama
John Reid
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 4, December 2017, pp. 226-234
Description
Screening tool used with 23 men looked at head and neck injuries over the life-course and included age, alteration of consciousness, medical treatment and symptoms. Participants were also asked about impacts on day-to-day living. Results indicate the need for screening by the Department of Corrections and culturally appropriate treatment.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 99-100
Description
Author's thanks to the Acoma Pueblo writer for his power to move the reader to new insights.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 99.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples - Part 2, October 2017, pp. 1-[3]
Description
Book review: Trickster Chases the Tale of Education by Sylvia Moore.