Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 47, no. 1, 2000, pp. 28-40
Description
Qualitative study involving five urban-dwelling families with children between the ages of 18 months and 25 years. Set of values were, in order of importance, parenting, education, culture, family and community, socio-economics, impact of history, and health care and disability.
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.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 111-142
Description
Discusses the historical and political challenges for Indigenous religions in the United States. Despite these challenges Indigenous religions have survived and even had a resurgence within Indigenous communities.
Results divided into four sections: description of regional contexts, influences on, and aspects of quality services, and legislative frameworks. Includes literature review and recommendations.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 1, To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality (Part 3), Winter, 1997, pp. 75-109
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Author examines stereotypes about the Apache people and how these narratives affect the way that the Apache people are perceived and engaged with by the United States government in land disputes generally, and specifically in relation to the Mt. Graham Observatory case.
Organization & Environment, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2000, pp. 3-38
Description
Examines case where Indigenous interests were put last when permission was given by the Australian government to mine in the Kakadu National Park, a world heritage site and home to the Mirrar people.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 4, Cultural Property in American Indian Literatures: Representation and Interpretation, Fall, 1997, pp. 663-673
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Argues that while Indigenous authors are determined to express their unique perspectives while doing so in a hostile environment..
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, 2000, pp. 107-125
Description
Describes the destruction of the wolf and argues that with the reintroduction of the wolf to their native habitat, there may be a restored harmony and balance for the Navajo people.