Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1985, pp. 30-35
Description
Reveals that there are 400 distinct ethnic groups lumped under the category of "Native American", that the United States government has 371 treaty relationships, and also discusses the "right of inherent sovereignty".
Photograph. On information card: Close-up of snowshoes. (not ethnographical) Snowshoes worn by Dr. Mueller-Wille and are Quebec snowshoes owned by Prof. Williamson. Dunvegan Lake Camp, Mackenzie District, N.W.T.
Photograph. On information card: Close-up of a pair of snowshoes (not Ethnographical). Snowshoes worn by Dr Mueller-Wille and are Quebec Snowshoes owned by Prof. Williamson. Dungevan Lake Camp, Mackenzie District, N.W.T.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 24, no. 3, July 1985, pp. [35-48]
Description
Study evaluated speech performance in terms of delivery, with special attention given to paralanguage, using a sample of Aboriginal and Euro Canadians. Bicultural approach then used with Aboriginal students and results discussed.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 38, no. 1, Winter, 1985, pp. 26-35
Description
Transcriptions from the journal of James M. Austin who enlisted as a member of the North West Field Force to suppress the North West Resistance (1885). Describes the day-to-day perspectives of an ordinary soldier, and the drudgery and trauma of military life.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 26.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 273-276
Description
Review of articles in the Special Métis Issue of American Indian Culture and Research Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1982. This Special Issue is available in hard copy only; one source is E 75 .A5 in U.of S. library.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 193-200
Description
Analysis of three children's books by non-Inuit writers assessing the appropriateness of their depiction of this Inuit theme correctly. Concludes "Western literary traditions may preclude any proper presentation of another culture."
Indian chief Noel Starblanket is seen in action, from talking to government officials for grants, to solving the domestic problems of his reserve.
Duration: 27:20.
A Steele Narrows provincial historic park pamphlet giving historical background of the 1885 Riel Rebellion and the significance of the battle at Steele Narrows.
Ethnohistory, vol. 20, no. 2, Spring, 1973, pp. 153-171
Description
Discusses the history of distortions in portrayal of Aboriginals, gives brief descriptions of several movies, and examines steps needed to correct the situation.
Consists of an interview that tells of an Inuit death story; a Lillooet (West coast Indian) creation myth; and an account of a man's search for his lost brother. Note: Heather Bouchard, transcriber.
A brochure produced by Commemorate '85 Inc. (non-profit organization) that outlines events commemorating the Resistance of 1885 and short history of the resistance.
To accompany film The Sun Dagger about discovery of a prehistoric calendar system in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico and the culture that built the site. Guide is for grades seven to twelve. Contains lesson plans, handouts and suggested readings.
Reviews legal events from the January 1980 - Fall 1982 period, including the failure of Aboriginal efforts to prevent the passage of the Canada Act in English Courts.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 269-270
Description
Administered by the American Indian Studies Center, the survey gathered information from institutions about their programs as well as information from Native American communities regarding their education and training needs.