Biography & Autobiography

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Swinburne University of Technology, 2017.

Ovide Mercredi elected as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) at 12th Assembly held in Winnipeg.

Contends that to understand Native American autobiographical writings, readers expectations cannot be of a generic Western autobiography and the literary and rhetorical notions of genre must be distinguished. Entire issue on one pdf. To access issue, scroll to page 22.

Discusses the relationship between Anne Fraser Bon and Aboriginals in Victoria, Australia from 1860's on.

Description of a float plane accident that killed one and injured two others.

Discusses the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 and the White Australian Policy.

Grand-daughter Naomi Szigeti discusses her time spent living with grandmother Olive Dickason in Edmonton and the influence she had on her.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Continuing series excerpted from the book, My Sobriety which was written at the time the author had given up drinking for the previous 18 months.

Integrated Studies project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2014.

Australian Aboriginal describes experiences with alcohol abuse and his transformation to working as a priest among his own people.

National Indian Brotherhood ceremony pays tribute to Clive Linklater, Omer Peters, Alwyn Morris and Wilton Littlechild.

Looks at themes of alienation and loss of culture associated with the urban environment, and search for an authentic identity rooted in Indigenous culture in the novel House Made of Dawn.

Video interview with Narcisse Blood discussing ceremonies based on a way of life and environment that is being destroyed. Duration: 59:41.

"Taken by the Indians, in the Year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing an Account of the Murder of Her Father and His Family; Her Sufferings; Her Marriage to Two Indians; Her Troubles with her Children ... French and Indian Wars; the Life of her last Husband, &c.; and many Historical Facts Never before Published. Carefully Taken From Her Own Words, Nov. 29th, 1823." ...

Presents a collaborative autobiography about Theodore Rio. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Annotated.

Book review of: A Nation Rising edited by Noelani Goodyear-Ka'ōpua, Ikaika Hussey, and Erin Kahunawaika'ala Wright.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2001.

Languages, Literatures and Cultures Thesis (M.A)--Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2013. Looks at how Aboriginal women are represented in The Lone Ranger and Tonto FistFight in Heaven, The Toughest Indian in the World and Ten Little Indians.

Includes historical background information, views from the nineteenth century and literature of the 1960's and 1970's.

Discussion of combining Aboriginal spirituality with Christianity.

Author discusses the effects of Euro-American cultural content control in early Native American autobiographies to give the appearance that personal narratives and colonial policy were not in conflict.

Discusses books and bibliographies on Native American women.

Book review of: Navajo Tradition, Mormon Life by Robert S. McPherson, Jim Dandy, and Sarah E. Burak. Review located by scrolling to page 173.

Looks at educational experiences and community challenges facing Six Nation youth of the Grand River Territory.

Autobiographical essay examines the author's life experiences and how, for her, memory, thought and hope are interrelated.

Explores how Grey Owl has been portrayed in popular and academic journals.

Book review of: Ahtahkakoop: The Epic Account of a Plains Cree Head Chief, His People, and Their Struggle For Survival, 1816-1896 by Deanna Christensen.

Reviews accomplishments of the Vice-Chief from White Bear First Nation.

National Chief Ovide Mercredi speaks about various problems and hope for the future.

Book review of: The New Warriors edited by R. David Edmunds.

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2008.

Speech given at the 2014 Circle of Knowledge and Practices Conference held October 9-10, in Winnipeg. Duration: 1:00:49.

An article written by Reginald Beatty relating to the spirituality of Essa-wa-pum-o, an excellent hunter who gave all thanks to the Great Spirit for his success in hunting bears to feed his family. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

Book review of: No Ordinary Journey: John Rae, Arctic Explorer 1813-1893 by Ian Bunyan, Jenni Calder, Dale Idiens, Bryce Wilson.

Announces Noel Starblanket as president of the National Indian Brotherhood.