English Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2011.
Examines four films: Waban-aki: People from Where the Sun Rises by Alanis Obomsawin, Reel Injun by Neil Diamond, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner and The Journals of Knud Rasmussen both by Isuma Corporation.
The English Journal , vol. 83, no. 2, February 1994, pp. 70-72
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Describes how author uses the story to help students gain an understanding of the Native American way of life in an introductory Native American culture class.
Native American playwright speaks about experience in Mexico at the 30th International Theatre Institute World Congress in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexicio.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 174, no. 7, March 28, 2006, pp. 979-982
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Discussion of 2006 exhibition entitled Norval Morrisseau: Shaman Artist held at the National Art Gallery of Canada which featured 59 works spanning 1958-2002.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 2, February 2011, p. 18
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Comments on a business, called Tipi Tones, started by a group of high school students which features distinct Aboriginal ring tones for cell phones.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 1, Special Issue on New Directions in American Indian Autobiography, 2006, pp. 67-86
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This article examines the autobiography,The Seven Visions of Bull Lodge, as Told by His Daughter, Garter Snake. In the book, Bull Lodge narrates his life story about his youth who becomes a warrior.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 2, 2011, pp. 87-110
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Discusses how Native Americans’ active participation with cultural forms can create a fictional space in which students can comment on political and social issues.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 77-84, 188
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Examines how figurative and symbolic language provide significant ways to make sense of the world. and are common forms of communication across many cultures.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2-3, Arctic Oil and Gas Development, 2006, pp. 30-39
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Examines oilsands expansion, the impacts on Aboriginal rights and policy determinants for assessing these impacts.
To access this article, scroll down to page 30.
Journal of Health Communication, vol. 11, no. 4, June 2006, pp. 425-447
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Reviews of twenty seven articles, in English-language ethnic newspapers, found that articles in First Nations newspapers were the most culturally sensitive.
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 2, June 2011, pp. 15-20
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Survey shows that an estimated 29% of Aboriginal people, aged 18 or older, lived in food-insecure households and that these households had significantly higher odds of poor general health.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 15.
Chest, vol. 130, no. 5, November 2006, pp. 1554-1562
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Study found that while asthma was rarely reported before 1975, the hospitalization rate for Indigenous peoples of the USA in 2000 to 2002 was only slightly lower than the general population.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 1, The Winding Road to Student Success, Fall, 2006
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Comments on the honorary Doctor of Letters conferred to Marie Smallface-Marule and her work as an educator and advocate of human rights for Aboriginal people around the world.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Traditional Wisdom Our Strength, Winter, 2006
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Comments on Emmitt Peters' induction into the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame, at Haskell Indian Nations University, to honor his Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Racing skills.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 8, no. 2, 1988, pp. 295-302
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Audio reviews of: "Une Chanson de vérité": Folksongs of the Prairie Métis by Linda Clemons;
Dakota Hotain Singers by Dakota Hotain Singers;
Old Time O'odham Fiddle Music by Gu-Achi Fiddlers;
Changes, Cycles, Journeys, Carry the Gift by R. Carlos Nakai and
Traditional Mesuqakie Songs by The Woodland Singers.
Discusses issues and recommendations of an effective accountability framework for mandated agencies prior to the proclamation of The Child and Family Services Authorities Act.