Native Studies Review, vol. 19, no. 1, 2010, pp. 29-51
Description
Looks at the relationship between nature and culture on the Northwest Coast, and also examines the contrasts between the natural and the supernatural of western and Coast Salish peoples.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010, pp. 137-155
Description
Explores the writer's use of narrative inquiry, autoethnography, and Indigenous research paradigms to address her research on Indigenous spirituality and her journey with learning the Cree language.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 40, no. 3, 2016, pp. 23-46
Description
Examines the emergence of a spiritual entity during a period of warfare waged by the Lakota and Cheyenne on the Pawnee. Argues that their desperate situation triggered a spiritual crisis since the traditional sacred power of Morning Star seemed to provide no protection from enemy threats.
Identity, Prejudice and Healing in Aboriginal Circles: Models of Identity, Embodiment and Ecology of Place as Traditional Medicine for Education and Counselling
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kisiku Sa'qawei Paq'tism Randolph Bowers
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 3, 2010, pp. 203-221
Description
Looks at healing of identity from an Aboriginal perspective using holistic models of wellbeing through the integration of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being.
Extrapolation, vol. 57, no. 1-2, 2016, pp. 221-228
Description
Personal essay in which the author articulates the relationship between her practice of the traditional West African religion Ifa and her practice as a science fiction writer.
MELUS, vol. 11, no. 4, Literature of the Southwest, Winter, 1984, pp. 15-30
Description
Discusses stories which involve the protagonist leaving alcohol behind and finding a sense of meaningful identity by returning to their cultural roots.
Cultural Preservation for Indigenous Communities through Libraries & Archives
Governance of Cultural Policy Conference
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Deborah Lee
Tasha Hubbard
Carol Greyeyes
Dorothy Myo
Description
Indigenous Studies librarian discusses cultural preservation initiatives; director of Two Worlds Colliding discusses importance of the arts; coordinator of U of S Aboriginal Theatre Program discusses role of collaboration in furthering culture; and president of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre discusses culture as a way of life.
Duration: 51:11.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 70-75
Description
Overview of the development of local systems of justice, based on harmony and balance, from within the larger state system.
To access this article, scroll down to page 70.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 88-95
Description
Looks at how a community-based model of education can provide an avenue for integrating Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing into a Western-based educational system.
Critical essay examines Haisla/Heiltsuk writer Eden Robinson’s short story “Terminal Avenue” (1996) and Dogrib (Tłįchǫ) writer Richard Van Camp’s short story “On the Wings of this Prayer” (2013) as narratives of dislocation and argues that stories call for a return to territory and tradition as a means of healing.
Global Environmental Politics, vol. 10, no. 4, November 2010, pp. 12-35
Description
Looks at the environmental justice struggles of Indigenous peoples and their demands for equity, recognition, participation, and other capabilities, looking at all of these in terms of a concern for the basic functioning of nature, culture, and communities.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 38-55
Description
Examines Jhagrividya as a knowledge practice and way of knowing. Challenges researchers to engage Elders, healers, and cultural communities in order to develop an understanding of Indigenous knowledge traditions prior to engaging Indigenous communities for research.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 74-87
Description
Discusses a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual framework rooted in Indigenous epistemologies, worldviews, cultures and traditions for Indigenous based social work practice.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 23-33
Description
Looks at why the author's daughter was drawn to her Aboriginal identity; and examines the use of alternative methods of education focusing on Indigenous knowledge and peace building activities that encourage healing, and reconciliation for Aboriginal youth.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 3, 2016, pp. e251-e257
Description
Study found risk factors to wellness included not being able to participate in traditional activities, over crowding in a household, and high rates of violence.
Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 3-[?]
Description
Introduction to special issue celebrating Indigenous film in North America with examples of key films and filmmakers, approaches to studying and writing and interviews with filmmakers in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 1, January 12, 2010, p. E46
Description
Discusses the need for programs to promote wellness and community development; and looks at young people returning to traditions, such as acknowledging their spirit names.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 3, Fall, 2010, pp. 29-31
Description
Book review of Inuit Shamanism and Christianity by Frédéric B. Laugrand and Jarich G. Oosten.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review scroll to p. 29.
In Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Indigenous Education, Spring, 2016, pp. 110-126
Description
Study finds that cultural legends and stories familiar to historical, ceremonial and spiritual practices are vital to the cultural foundation of the Haudenosaunee.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 31, no. 2, Fall, 2016, pp. 13-55
Description
Examination of death certificates between 1911 and 1964 suggest that suicide is not a recent phenomenon and that suicides were recorded as accidental death in the early to mid-twentieth century.
An interview with James Simon who talks about some of his paintings and his sources of inspiration which include Indian religion and legends. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.