The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 1, 1984, pp. 51-66
Description
Examines the potential and likelihood for resource development, impact of existing government policies and implications with respect to economic development on reserves.
Delbert Guerin, Joseph Becker, Eddie Campbell, Marg Charles, Gertrude Guerin and Gail Sparrow Suing on Their Own Behalf and on Behalf of All Other Members of the Musqueam Indian Band
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Supreme Court Canada
Description
The Crown did a lease on the Band's behalf but the lease had little resemblance to terms approved at a prior surrender meeting. Supreme Court Reporter at page 335 to 395. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Book review of: Haida Monumental Art by George F. MacDonald and graphics by Bill Reid. Commentary by Richard Huyda.
Ninstints by George F. MacDonald.
Scroll down to page 71 to read review.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, March 1984, pp. 31-32
Description
Discusses the differences between working at a medical aid post (MAP), a hospital, or the Aboriginal Health Program in the Torres Strait Islands, Australia.
Interview covers recollections of childhood family experiences and school; and comments on economic conditions, racial attitudes, church and politics.(NOTE: There is a very loud hum on Side A of this tape for the first 9 pages, frequently making it impossible to decipher what is being said.)
Overview of the evolution of the Act, description of the operation and processes of the committee, and highlights of testimony heard. Includes excerpts from Committee minutes and summary of conference proceedings.
Consists of an interview on the origins of the Holy Lodge; the story of the Holy Turnip (same story as IH-AA.020); the story of the elk woman and her jealous husband; the story of the widows who offered themselves to the sun and how these events led to the offering ceremony and then to the Holy Lodge (This account continues on IH-AA.112)
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2, Spring, 1984, pp. 117-125
Description
Using the work of writer-artist Paul Goble to compare the depiction of Plains natives in his books versus the more stereotypical images found in most children literature. These inaccurate depictions become part of children's worldviews depicting Indigenous peoples as a lost culture rather than a group that continues to adapt throughout history.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives an account of the original Holy Lodge. (It is a follow-up to IH-AA.112)Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells a story of the Horn Society and gives a description of Horn Society dances. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
Includes an inverview with One Gun who tells the story of the origins of the Prairie Chicken Society and who also tells of the breaking of the terms of an unspecified treaty (treaty #7?).
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1984, pp. 205-309
Description
Describes negotiation process involving several parties, including the Cree communities of Easterville and South Indian Lakes, as it developed during the Grand Rapids and Churchill-Nelson River projects.
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.
Saskatchewan Indian, Special Edition, April/May 1984, pp. 22-27
Description
Report prepared by law firm for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations providing insight on questions asked at the Special Committee of the House of Commons on Indian Self- Government.
Film about the Québec Provincial Police (QPP) raid on the Restigouche Reserve in June 1981 due to disputes over the salmon-fishing rights of the Micmac people. This film deal with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 45:57.