Conjuring "Natives": Fantasy and Nihilism in Canadian Colonialism
Critiques the Canadian fantasy of innocence and niceness regarding its historical colonial practices.
Critiques the Canadian fantasy of innocence and niceness regarding its historical colonial practices.
A literature review on research regarding two-spirit Indigenous Canadians, the communities hopes to return to a position of honour, and suggestions for future research.
Anthropology Thesis (PhD) -- McGill University, 2019.
First document is a report written by Kingston, dated July 6, 1928, asks for instructions regarding whether or not participants should be charged given the fact that the event did not appear to violate the Indian Act. Second document is a letter by McCormack, describing ceremonies which took place at Rocky Mountain House and Hobbema, Alberta.
Designed as a brief introduction to the issues for educators.
Looks at the development of a cultural humility with Indigenous peoples, requiring self-reflection and a changing of attitudes and behaviours.
Related material: Interview with teacher participant.
Dakota games included: Kaƞsu kutepi (They shoot the plum seed); Tasiha uƞpi (Foot bone game); Hokṡina itazipe 9Young boy’s archery); Tahuka caƞhdeṡka (Hoop and arrow); Caƞkawacipina (Spinning tops and whip); and Takapsicapi (Lacrosse).
Lakota games included: Icaslohe econpi (Game of bowls); Inyan onyeyapi (A rock sling); Ipahotonpi (Popgun; Napsiyohli (Small Finger Ring); Tateka yumunpi (Wind Buzzer); and Tate kahwogyapi (Wind Chaser – They are chasing the wind).