[Antimodernism and Artistic Experience: Policing the Boundaries of Modernity]
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Ruth B. Phillips
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Argues that during the period between the 1860s and the 1960s performance art offered the most favourable site for answering to stereotypes such as vanishing, pre-modern and degenerate races. Uses the careers of Ester Deer and Molly Nelson as examples.
Chapter from: Antimodernism and Artistic Experience: Policing the Boundaries of Modernity edited by Lynda Jessup
Looks at how province's first lieutenant-governor's attitudes about the land question continued to exert influence during two periods: the years following entry into Confederation (1871 to 1876) and during the era of postwar hydroelectric development using case studies from 1951 to 1989.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 61, no. 2, Summer, 2017, pp. 178-195
Description
Looks at the use of photovoice and postervoice to connect with and provide a voice to Indigenous youth in regards to water and health issues on their reserves.
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 30, no. 5, 1990, pp. 579-589
Description
Through means of a survey involving 142 Aboriginal and 84 non-Aboriginal respondents, author compared frequency and type of physician service used. Analysis showed that socio-economic rather than cultural factors influenced behaviour.
Arts and Sciences Graduate School Thesis (Ph.D.)---Columbia University, 2001.
Presents analytical review of artistic works including those of James Lavadour, Kay WalkingStick and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-25
Description
Discusses how the Niagara Regional Native Center operates a therapeutic health program which utilizes both traditional and western health care practices.
Examines the status of nine Indigenous languages in South Africa and the attempts to protect and preserve them. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Document reinforces the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) "Call to Action on Education" which has a direct impact on the ability of First Nations communities to create sustainable economies employing Indigenous people.
Describes the history of Canada's residential schools which were financed by the federal government, but largely run by various religious organizations.