Consists of an interview that tells of the arrival of Simon Fraser amongst the Thompson Indians. Annie York discusses the life of her grandfather and speaks at great length of her devotion to the Christian religion.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, June 1984, pp. 16-19
Description
Describes how the arrival of aspirin played a role in the collapse of Aboriginal knowledge of herbal medicines. Statistical results showed 45% of women in a small community consuming aspirin daily with anecdotal evidence indicating an even higher rate.
Side A of this tape has not been translated into English. Side B is a conference about Ojibway legends of creation, flood and migration and how these compare to the legends of other peoples. Also talks about the origins of the clans and Midewiwin lodge.
A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2, Spring, 1984, pp. 83-101
Description
Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates. Part 1 of 2.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 3, Summer, 1984, pp. 199-210
Description
Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates for Navajo women and infants. Part 2 of 2.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, 1984, pp. 81-131
Description
Book reviews of:
Lakota Society by James R. Walker.
Lakota Myth by James R. Walker.
Living the Sky: The Cosmos of the American Indian by Ray A. Williamson.
The Sons of the Wind edited by D. M. Dooling.
Cev'armiut Qanemciit Qulirait-llu compiled by Anthony C. Woodbury.
The Hidden Half: Studies of Plains Indian Women by Patricia Albers and Beatrice Medicine.
The Imperial Osages: Spanish-Indian Diplomacy in the Mississippi Valley by Gilbert C. Din and Abraham P.
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 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).
Sandra Lovelace v. Canada [1977-1981]: (The Right to Enjoy First Nation (Indian) Culture Under Art.27 of the International Civil and Political Covenant)
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Web page provides links to 18 original documents regarding case which addresses gender discrimination in the Indian Act.
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.