Report provides a "snapshot" of the impact of the art program on teachers, students and off-reserve communities. Research was conducted between April 1 and August 30, 2006.
Northeast Historical Archaeology, vol. 35, no. 1, 2006, pp. 15-28
Description
Looks at the significance and use of wampum beads in the diplomatic process during the French and British periods at Fort Niagara. Shows beads found there were produced at Albany.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 57-72
Description
Discusses the reasons why the author had difficulty attempting to learn his Dakota language.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 57.
Teaches the importance of listening to Elders and taking responsibility for your actions in episode 5 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00
Two youths discover the importance of honesty, patience and courage in episode 2 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
School students prepare for a Remembrance Day ceremony, say good-bye to a favourite teacher and learn important lessons along the way in episode 4 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Something to Remember: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
Survival skills are tested by both children and adults in episode 6 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: The Elements: Study Guide.
Duration: 24:00.
Visual Anthropology, vol. 19, no. 3-4, 2006, pp. 295-314
Description
Highlights photographs taken at Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Powwow in Black River Falls in Wisconsin and examines the connection between contemporary military service and traditions.
Overview of societies' role in asserting Indigenous rights and nationhood. Mainly relies on primary sources from societies themselves, reports and communiqés from conflict situations, and interviews with individuals involved.
General discussion of the methodology employed when recording Aboriginal individuals' reminiscences, followed by brief description of interviews with two veterans.
Author discusses the spiritual roots of Cree dance, and his personal experiences, when trying to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary dance forms.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 43-57
Description
Discussion of a Culturally Based Education (CBE) program, which combined student technology and interviews of community members, presentations and meetings.
Canadian Art, vol. 22, no. 2, Summer, 2005, pp. 48-53
Description
Discussion of the debut performance-based video installation Fountain at Venice Biennale. Belmore was the first Aboriginal woman to represent Canada at this event.
Volume 1 describes how the Technical Planning Committee developed watershed planning objectives and strategies in accordance with Scientific Panel recommendations.
Volume 5 states that the purpose of the plan is to map and designate the areas that will be set aside as reserves to protect a range of forest values. The plan will also map and designate the harvested areas and the land that is outside of reserves, but where sustainable forest harvesting can take place.
Summary of the two days of conference events and sessions in regards to contributions made by Aboriginal curators impacting Aboriginal arts development.
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 31, no. 1, [Special Issue: Culture, Heritage, and Art], 2006, pp. 35-58
Description
As part of the research project Understanding the Strengths of Indigenous Communities researchers explore how the Batchewana First Nation community approaches culture from a holistic worldview.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 42, no. 1, 2005, pp. 29-32
Description
Argues that different ways of studying traditional knowledge is the result of academic perspective rather than the nature of traditional knowledge itself.
Guide focuses on how Powhatan, Nanticoke, and Piscataway peoples responded to the upheavals that started with the colonial period. Intended for use with students in grades 9-12.