Steven Koptie with editorial assistance by Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 66-79
Description
Contends that First Nations community workers need to share their observations and insights of Indigenous historic trauma and unresolved intergenerational suffering to help with the healing process.
Consists of an interview where she tells of one of her ancestors, captured during the War of 1812, married into the tribe. Early organizer of native groups in Toronto.
Ada Ladu was born on the Mistawasis Reserve, worked for wages in the 1930s, married and mother of five. Beatrice Nightraveller, daughter of Josie Cuthand, was born on the Little Pine Reserve, Saskatchewan, worked for wages in the 1930s, also married with five children.They share: a story of a white baby girl abducted and raised by Indians in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district; accounts of the Riel Rebellion (1885), especially the aftermath in the North Battleford district; philosophies of child-rearing; loss of portions of Little Pine Reserve and the death of Little Pine.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 16
Description
Highlights a book of First Nations protocols useful for ceremonies and traditional gatherings as well as for passing information to younger generations.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 22-29
Description
Discusses government's strategy for environmental conservation and protection of the land by evicting pastoralists from grazing lands. Recent cases are described.
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Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.
He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.
He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).
He tells a story of a woman who was taken prisoner and carried off to live in an enemy camp; her treachery against her brothers and husband when they came to rescue her; how she was killed by her own mother because of her treachery; her mother's atonement after the killing.
Rod Bishop was raised in Green Lake, Saskatchewan Upon returning to Saskatchewan in the early 1960s, he became involved in the reorganization of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan and was vice president of the amalgamated Metis Society.
An interview with Rufus Goodstriker, born in 1924 on the Blood Indian Reserve and attended a residential school. He tells of the origins and significance of the transfer of Indian names, especially within his own family. He also talks about Indian medicine and the power of faith; the Indian spiritual way vs. the Western technological way;of herbs, animal spirits, sweat bath in healing etc.
Consists of an interview with three of Jim Brady's sisters. They talk about early life in St. Paul des Metis in the 1920s and 1930s, the politics and lifestyle of their father, Jim Brady, Sr., as well as discussing Brady's maternal grandfather, Laurent Garneau.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 6-12
Description
Focuses on changing political, environmental and climatic conditions effecting the future of Tibet's unique nomadic pastoralism.
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Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 3-23, 116
Description
Looks at a community participation model of research and teaching which draws on the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledges in efforts to revitalize language and restore relationships with each other and with the land.
Consists of an interview where he tells of life in a foster home and cultural suppression; gives a description of suppression on reserves in the 1950's; and gives a description of native values and philosophy and the role of sweat lodges.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 1-22
Description
Looks at representative cases regarding the master of the fish in Indigenous and Inuit communities throughout North American. These fish religions are usually related to fish populations and meant to bring good luck to groups that rely on fish for their livelihoods.
Whispering Wind, vol. 38, no. 5, May-June 2009, pp. 29-[?]
Description
Book reviews of: Choctaw Women in a Chaotic World by Michelene E. Pesantubbee.
Meet Lydia: A Native Girl From Southeast Alaska by Miranda Belarde-Lewis.