University of the Fraser Valley Research Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Through Students Eyes: Selected Papers From the Stó:lō Ethnohistory Field School, Spring, 2009, pp. 9-35
Description
Explores ways the Aboriginal people of the Fraser Canyon and Valley understand I:yem and its memorial today.
Looks at significance of ancient memorial site for Stó:lō people.
Researcher relates oral histories about members of the Peepeekisis Reserve concerning the experimental agricultural farm that was established to continue the work of the residential schools and to keep students from returning to their "uncivilized" ways.
Stories from interviews with Métis war veterans, many who have passed on, regarding their experiences in World War I, World War II or the Korean Conflict.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 105-116
Description
Looks at stories and teachings concerning relationships that are inherent and interconnected in traditional values of thankfulness, kindness, helpfulness, respect, and transformation.
Documents the successes, challenges and transformations experienced by Pete Standing Alone and the Blood Reserve in Alberta over the past 25 years. Accompanying material: An Integrated Educator's Guide.
Duration: 57:50.
Human Ecology, vol. 37, no. 2, April 2009, pp. 131-146
Description
Author use oral histories, traditional knowledge and place names as well as tools such as GPS to map the well-established trade routes connecting two Inuit settlements and important places across into contemporary geographical systems. Highlights the need to consider Inuit culture in terms of moving as a way of living.
Film depicts the family’s progress from a proud Chiricahua Apache family of storytellers in Oklahoma to a multi-talented artistic family in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Duration: 32:17.
European Seminar for Graduate Students in Canadian Studies ; 16th
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Tracie Scott
Description
Discusses how competing interpretations of history have influenced arguments used, and decisions rendered, in court cases.
Excerpt from Dynamics of Canada: Studying Canada's Past and Current Realities edited by Keith Battarbee and Mélanie Buchart.
Entire volume on one pdf. To access this paper scroll to p. 99.
Consists of an interview where Verna Patronella Johnston speaks of uses for traditional foods and medicines. She also gives an account of Grandma Jones, a storyteller.
Explains Wahkohtowin, the foundation of Cree Natural law passed down orally through language, song, prayer and storytelling from family to family.
Duration: 23:47.
American Theatre, vol. 26, no. 3, March 2009, p. 23
Description
Brief discussion of the play Battles of Fire and Water by Dave Hunsaker. The playwright used oral and written histories about battles (in 1802 and 1804) fought by Russians and the Tlingits over land, as the basis for the play.