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The Nor'westers Newspaper Series

Documents & Presentations

This file contains the cover of the book The Nor’Westers, published by the North West Centennial Advisory Committee in 1985. The committee co-ordinated the provincial programs and events were conducted during 1985 to commemorate the anniversary of the Northwest Resistance. The book is comprised of 52 biographical sketches and portraits of men and women involved in the North West Rebellion.

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A Northern Cheyenne Album

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kawn [Dawn] Karima Pettigrew
Whispering Wind, vol. 37, no. 4, Issue 260, 2008, p. 28
Book review of: A Northern Cheyenne Album edited by Margot Liberty, photographs by Thomas B. Marquis.
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Northern Resident Helps Bridge the Gap Between Cultures

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Black
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, April 1999, p. 16 s

Brief profile of Mitiarjuk Attasie Nappaaluk, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in the Heritage and Spirituality category. Mitiarjuk is a Nunavik storyteller and teacher of Inuit culture, history, language and traditional knowledge.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.36.

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Northern Territory Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 2

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
C.C. Macknight
Aboriginal History, vol. 17, 1993, pp. 173-174
Book review of: Northern Territory Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 2 edited by David Carment and Barbara James. Review located by scrolling to page 173.
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Not for Publication, or: On Not (Yet, Anyway) Producing

Bicultural Lumbee Auto-Ethnography

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Gardner
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 8, no. 2, Series 2; Teaching American Indian Literatures, Summer, 1996, pp. [29]-46
Describes a masters level course which included a fieldwork component consisting of interviewing an elder. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Notes and Comments on Harmon’s Journal 1800-1820

Articles » General
Author/Creator
George Bryce
D.W. Harmon
Transactions of the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, no. 9, Series 1, December 13, 1883, p. [?]
Author of journal was employed in the fur trade by the North West Company.
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Olive's Initiation to Academia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cornelius J. Jaenen
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Special Issue, 2012, pp. 59-62
Looks at Olive Dickason's academic career and contribution to field of Native history in Canada.
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Omushkego Oral History Project

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Centre for Rupert's Land Studies
University of Winnipeg
Swampy Cree stories told by Louis Bird can be listened to in either English or Cree. Includes links to storytelling lessons for grades K-8.
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On the Accreditation of an Oral History Expert

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Clinton N. Westman
Native Studies Review, vol. 22, no. 1/2, 2013, pp. 171-201
Looks at Alexander von Gernet's qualifications, training, publishing and expertise on oral history and his report to Canada's Department of Indian Affairs, Oral Narratives and Aboriginal Pasts: An Interdisciplinary Review of the Literature on Oral Traditions and Oral Histories.
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One Native Life

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Alfred Fisher
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 29, no. 1/2, 2009, p. 313
Book review of: One Native Life by Richard Wagamese. Scroll to page 313 to read review.
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One Successful Aboriginal Health Worker: A Case Study

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Terrence Ritharrmiwuy Guyula
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 6, November-December 2001, pp. 3-6
Autobiographical article of Aboriginal health worker in Northern Territory, Australia and how he has made a positive impact in his community.
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Opening on the Education Scene: a Native American Theatre Ensemble

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kent R. Brown
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 13, no. 1, October 1973, pp. [1-6]
Dramatization of the Navajo creation story and discussion of the establishing the first Native American Theatre Ensemble by Hanay Geiogamah.
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Our First First Nations Physician

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
J.T.H. Connor
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 186, no. 5, March 18, 2014, p. 376
Book review of: Bridging Two Peoples: Chief Peter E. Jones, 1843-1909 by Allan Sherwin.
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Our Indians in a New Light: A Lecture on the Indians, April-May, 1890

E-Books
Author/Creator
E. F. Wilson
Non-Indigenous perspective on history, conditions in late 19th century North America and biographical notes about four young pupils. Also contains part of the constitution of the Canadian Indian Research and Aid Society. The author is a clergyman of the Church of England (Anglican).
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Owen Glendower, Hotspur, and Canadian Indian Policy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. R. Miller
Ethnohistory, vol. 37, no. 4, Fall, 1990, pp. 386-415
Discusses cultural suppression and resistance recorded through oral history and historical documentation.
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Oyate Resource List

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Oyate
Annotated bibliography of books suitable for teaching various grade levels. Current as of 2005.
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Passing the Spring Out

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Reginald Bird Beatty
This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary relates to fine fur trapping in The Pas, Manitoba area in the spring.

Historical note:

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Paulet Paul: Métis or “House Indian” Folk-Hero?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John E. Foster
Manitoba History, no. 9, Spring, 1985, p. [?]
Uses Paul's life to illustrate the distinctions in roles within the Red River community as well as differences between Métis inside and outside the community.
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Peacemaker Died for His Beliefs

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, August 23, 2004, p. B1
Overview of the life and times of the Cree Chief Maskipiton.
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Peekiskwetan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rhonda Johnson
Winona Stevenson
Donna Greschner
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 6, no. 1, 1993, pp. 153-173
Cross-cultural dialogue between three women: Rhonda Johnson, Winona Stevenson and Donna Greschner.
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Peguis - Friend of the Pale Face

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nan Shipley
Manitoba Pageant, September 1956, p. [?]
Brief article describing the Saulteaux chief's role in the settlement of Manitoba.
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People and History: Autobiographies of Three Native American Men

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Gerald T. Conaty
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 149-157
Reviews three books, each providing a life history of an Indigenous male: Blackfoot warrior Red Crow, Comanche Chief Quanah Parker, and Nuumuu farm labourer Corbett Mack.
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A People in Transition

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Clarence Tilenius
The Beaver, vol. 75, no. 5, October/November 1995, pp. 45-[?]
Book review of: Between Two Cultures: A Photographer Among the Inuit by Charles Gimpel, with introduction by Maria Tippett.
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PHENOM: Explained Phenomenon

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dawn Karima Pettigrew
PHENOM
Whispering Wind, vol. 35, no. 5, March-April 2006, pp. 29-[?]
Interview with Saskatchewan born Métis rapper about his music and style.
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Plain Talk 17: Role Models

Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 17
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Discusses attributes of role models and provides brief biographies of some influential motivators.
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