A collection of materials on the attitudes and practices associated with the removal of Aboriginal children from their homes. Includes representative testimonies from those who were separated from their families and communities.
Relates personal conversations held with Brandon, a student involved in a talking circle, about mathematics and discusses contributing factors to students success.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 20, no. 3, Fall, 2008, pp. 74-91
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Presents an interview with Richard Wagamese, looking at his literary works and characters in his books.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 74.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Fall, 2006, pp. 105-122
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Argues that Silko remythologizes the landscape in Storyteller and other novels that been reduced to a commodity by tourists, anthropologists, railroad moguls and others.
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 111, October 14, 2010, pp. 1-31
Description
Interviews non-Indigenous principles to see how their life experiences impacted their professional identities and roles as educational leaders focusing on educational leadership theory and practice.
An analysis of Sherman Alexie's stories challenges the misrepresentations of Native American Indians and demonstrates the redemptive power of storytelling.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 20, no. 4, Winter, 2008, pp. 56-67
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Discusses whether non-Aboriginals are qualified to critique Aboriginal literature.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 3, Fall, 2006, pp. 58-66
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Highlights the importance and strength of female characters as an integral part of their context in the novels of Blackfeet author James Welch.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 58.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 58-[?]
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Studies four films to compare practices used to preserve Inuit architectural knowledge: Qallunajatut/Urban Inuk; episode 3 from Nunavut/Our Land series, Qarmaq/Stone House, and Qaggiq/Gathering Place .
Journal of Archaeological Science, vol. 6, 2006, pp. 329-350
Description
Considers relationship between Aboriginal people and European settlers in British Columbia from the mid 1800s to the 21st century, focusing on methods of communication, information management and memory making.
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 32, no. 12, December 2010, pp. 1796-1802
Description
Results from 83 interviews identified five themes: system supports, specialists, education through sharing, cultural and community supports, and recreational resource support. Compares results to available literature.