Biography & Autobiography

Highlights author's childhood memories of growing up at Finniss Springs.

Originally published with title Son of Old Man Hat.

Opening of the Saskatchewan First Nations Sports Hall of Fame at Muskeg Lake First Nation.

Book review of: Letters From Rupert's Land, 1826-1840 edited with an introduction by Helen E. Ross.

Discusses Binford's approach to the archaeological discipline using methods that constantly re-evaluate theories concerning cultural processes.

Reflections on, Decolonization and Transformative Education course taught by the late Professor Roxana Ng.

Recollections of Zebedee Nungak, activist, writer and consultant, comparing life in and out of the public realm.

Discusses career of activist with the American Indian Movement and two important protests included the Wounded Knee takeover and the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary protest.

Book review of: Life B'long Ali Drummond by Samantha Fulkner with Ali Drummond. Review located by scrolling to page 294.

Book review of: Life of George Bent, Written From His Letters by George E. Hyde, edited by Savoie Lottinville.

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary relates to his friendship with Ne-gua-nan-I-sew, a Cree man who first traded with Beatty in 1884. Beatty details Ne-gua-nan-I-sew's marriage, family life and eventual death of Ne-gua-nan-I-sew and his family in a prairie fire. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

Description of the life of Thomas Williams or Chief Caughnawaga Tehoragwanegen, 1758? - 1849.

Typescript of W.J. Carter's autobiographical account of his life and experiences in Western Canada during the period 1879 to 1910s. The most interesting part is Carter's account of the impact of the Northwest Resistance of 1885 on the Prince Albert community. Carter, a carpenter by trade, was hired by William McKenzie in August 1889 to build stations on the railway between Regina and Prince Albert.

Memories of William Joseph a Senator in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.

Book reviews of: Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter by Janet Campbell Hale and Feminist Readings of Native American Literature: Coming to Voice by Kathleen M. Donovan. Entire issue on one pdf. To access reviews scroll to p. 121.

Contends that because The Education of Little Tree was once viewed as a benign and non-racist autobiography, it became a widely accepted and powerful force in perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Looks at the character of Navajo storyteller, Left Handed, who assumes the role of a trickster figure in the Son of Old Man Hat.

Argues that the autobiography is the most prevalent form of literature used by Aboriginal people in North America. The article goes on to discuss how the autobiography has the potential to help communities build nations and reconfigure intellectual and cultural sovereignty.

Brief discussion of works by: Markoosie, Alma Greene, Minnie Aodla Freeman, Anthony Apakark Thrasher, Pauline Johnson, and Rita Joe.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, 2008.

Brief profile of hoop dancer George Bear of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Interview with the Chippewa author and professor of English and comparative literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.

Discussion as to whether the "bad press" Schmidt has received, in terms of his role in Métis politics, is justified.

Guide for play by Rachel Atkins, which focuses on a girl's experiences at a government-run boarding school and her cousin's role as a "code talker" during World War II. Includes integration and supplemental drama activities. Bibliography.

Interdisciplinary Program in American Indian Studies (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2010.

Book review of: The Lone Protester by Fiona Paisley. Scroll down to page 175 to read review.

Book review of: The Long Journal of a Forgotten People edited by Ute Lischke and David T. McNab.

Film based on the book Long Lance: The True Story of an Impostor by Donald Smith, depicting the life of the imposter known as Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance. Duration: 55:00.

Book review of: Long Lance: The True Story of an Impostor by Donald B. Smith.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

Originally published in the Winnipeg Tribune on July 28, 1954 under the title "Powers Defy White Man: Witch Doctor’s Rites ‘Raise’ Lost Bodies". Article is about Louis Prince, a healer and clairvoyant from Manitoba.

Chronology of significant dates with links to documents in Library and Archives Canada collection.

Brief biography of the Métis leader.

Revised bibliography expands and updates published references including news papers, diaries, letters, photographs, and maps. Also includes citations for diaries and writings of Riel.

Part one of W.O. Mitchell's article on the life of Louis Riel, from his Manitoba childhood to college life in Montreal, to the Frog Lake Massacre in April 1885.