Biography & Autobiography

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Bellegarde of Little Black Bear Band of Saskatchewan elected by Chiefs from western Canada, to lead the Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance

Book review of Alanis Obomsawin: The Vision of a Native Filmmaker by Randolph Lewis.

Looks at Gipp's history of advocacy and activism in the field of American Indian higher education.

Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2001.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Portland State University, 2012.

This file consists of 7 items, including typed copies of articles with handwritten notes about Henry John Moberly. Item titles are: I. H.J. Moberly (2p); II. Fort Edmonton in the Fifties (6p); III. The Missing Blacksmith (2p); IV. Mixing It Up With Running Wolf (5p); V. Koominakoos (3p); VI. Dutch Henry (2p); VII. Copy of letter from Henry John Moberly to George Walton, June 10, 1929 (1p).

Historical note:

This file consists of 25 items, including newspaper articles and typed copies of oral histories, mostly concerning the Northwest Rebellion.

Historical overview of William Morris Graham's rise in the Indian Department, to Indian Commissioner for the three Prairie Provinces.

Waanatan II, son of Yanktonai Chief Waneta, presented his pipe and bag to Major Israel McCreight, manager at Fort Totten, Dakota Territory. Includes photos.

Podcast of interview with author about his book The Reason You Walk, the story of his father Tobasonakwut Kinew, and their relationship. Duration: 17:49.

Book review of: Wacvie by Faith Bandler. To access review, scroll down to page 181.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Book review of: Wandjuk Marika: Life Story (as told to Jennifer Isaacs) by Wandjuk Marika ; edited by Jennifer Isaacs. Review located by scrolling to page 230.

Book review of: A Way Through by Nicholas Brown and Susan Boden. Scroll down to page 125 to read review.

Book review of We Are Born with the Songs Inside of Us by Katherine Palmer Gordon. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 226.

Includes post-viewing, comprehension and discussion questions, and activities.

Presents a joint paper done, by the author, with Marie Annharte Baker, the noted Chippewa/Cree/French author of three books of poetry: Being on the Moon, Coyote Columbus Cafe and Exercises in Lip Pointing.

Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 2009.

Brief biography on the individual chosen to represent disabled Australian Aboriginals during the 1981 International Year of Disabled Persons (IDDP).

Discussion of Cardinal's architectural career.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1998.

Looks at the culture of celebrity in the early nineteenth century focusing on Black Hawk, a Sauk Indian war chief.

Criticizes environmentalists for using the tragic deaths of two young Yupik Alaskans to further their cause.

Book review of: Wherever I Go edited with an introduction and afterword by Jeremy Beckett. Review located by scrolling to page 316.

Book review of: White Robe's Dilemma by Neil Schmitz. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Portraits accompanied by very brief biographical information.

A portrait photograph of William Bleasdell Cameron at the age of 82.

Historical note:

This photograph is part of a collection of images used by Reg Taylor of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix in an article he wrote which featured William Bleasdell Cameron, a survivor of the so-called Frog Lake Massacre, 2 April 1885.

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary relates to his patient pursuit of a silver fox, the origin of 'made beaver' currency, and Beatty's total fur hunt run for the winter. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

Reviews Native American elements in The Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison identifying perspectives that Seaver (the editor) and Jemison disagreed on.

Book review of: Women and Ledger Art by Richard Pearce. Scroll down to page 91 to read review.

Women talk about social, economic, and political transformation in post-Soviet central Asia.

Verbatim chronicle by an RCMP official stationed at Herschel Island, Yukon Territory of the Danish explorer's Fifth Thule Expedition.

Discusses the contributions by recipients of the 2008 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards which honor political, scholarly and artistic achievements.

[English?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Temple University, 2011. Discusses the writings of Zitkala-Ša and Charles Eastman.

Book review of: Writing Indians by Hilary E. Wyss. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Book review of: Written as I Remember It by Elsie Paul in collaboration with Paige Raibmon and Harmony Johnson. Entire book review section on one pdf. To read this review scroll to p. 113.

Examines the identity of coastal sea-mammal hunters of Chukotka.

Website offers links related to a variety of topics including gaming, education, law, health, and a blog.

Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Irvine, 2010.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian National University, 2001.

Book review of: Zig Zag by James Houston. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 48.

Explores the author's autobiographical essays and looks at her personal and tribal experiences. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.