Literature search and results of survey conducted to gather information that would contribute to Environment Canada's guidance document for engagement with Aboriginal peoples.
Council of Planning Librarians Exchange Bibliography ; 594
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James N. Kerri
Description
Supplement to the general bibliography section of American Indians (U.S. & Canada): A Bibliography of Contemporary Studies and Urban Research compiled by James N. Kerri.
Dated material. Published in 1974.
Explores the historical relationship between a variety of dances and games and fertility rites belonging to the Iroquoian and Muskogean linguistic families.
Antoine Lonesinger discusses different methods of earning a living that included making charcoal and lime. Also included is the story of a boy saved a camp from starvation with the help of the raven spirit.
Interview includes stories about a ghost priest and a non-existent camp. Also included is a story of how a lame boy's skill as a medicine man won him a chieftainship and a wife.
Interview includes a story of a woman, who when captured by enemy warriors betrays her husband and brothers to her captors and so brings about her death.
Interview includes stories about a Cree band who avenged the killing of a young boy by the Blackfoot. He tells of his grandfather who helped a Cree raiding party find food.
Interview with Mr Lonesinger who tells stories of Indian agents both good and bad. He also tells of the Battle of the Cut Knife Hill and the banning of the Sundance.
Interview includes stories of attacks on women by Blackfoot and Cree raiders. It also includes the story of the acquisition of the Sioux Dance (or Grass Dance) from the bone grass spirits.
Youth & Society, vol. 17, no. 4, June 1986, pp. 381-395
Description
Discusses the impact on retention when students experience a clash between their cultural beliefs and the system in post-secondary institutions. Author conducted survey of 101 first-year students enrolled at University of Oklahoma in 1975 to test this theory.
Brief overview of First Nations people in British Columbia including totem poles, glossary of terms related to school programs, and terms related to First Nations issues.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 111-127
Description
Focuses on the disconnect between the profession's required emphasis on bureaucratic policy and procedure, and Inuit collective belief systems. Specifically looks at child protection services.
Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter
BC Studies, no. 184, Winter, 2014/2015, pp. 144-146
Description
Book review of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia edited by Robert T. Boyd, Kenneth M. Ames, and Tony A. Johnson.
Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 144.
Looks at using a Mauri decision-making framework model from New Zealand to assess equitable distribution of infrastructure development within the Asmat context.
[Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project?]
Description
Hands-on activities were developed to work with Indigenous Wellness Framework, which resulted from the project Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment. Designed to foster a closer spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical connection to Indigenous culture.
Related Material: Facilitator's Handbook
[Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project?]
Description
Designed to provide step-by-step guidance for helping clients think about how Indigenous culture can improve their well-being. Developed to work with Indigenous Wellness Framework, which resulted from the project Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention.
Related Material: Activity Guide
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 9, no. 1, Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental, Spiritual and Cultural Health, 2014, pp. 66-79
Description
Looks at Aboriginal child rearing practices to determine if traditional ways are still in use and if so, how these practices differ from mainstream child rearing.
Whispering Wind, vol. 42, no. 5, Issue 291, May 2014, p. 24
Description
Author and judge for the National Craft Competition highlights the importance of Native American craftwork as a link to the past as well as its use in ceremonies and dress.