Biography & Autobiography

Discusses poetry inspired by the life of Louis Riel. Duration: 32:12.

Excerpts from the speech given by Pope John Paul in Fort Simpson, N.W.T. reaffirming the position of the Church in support of the rights of Aboriginal peoples.

Poster entitled "Louis Riel: A Comic Strip Biography", featuring sample of artwork.

Extracts from Poundmaker's speech to General Middleton.

Interview with singer Wesley Royce Stops also known as HvnSent.

Contends that since early "autobiographies" were a collaboration between Aboriginals and Europeans, they are distorted and fail to convey the true essence of the personal narrative, which is an oral tradition.

Book review of: Prophet, Pariah, and Pioneer edited by Allan Maca, Jonathan Reyman, William Folan.

Book review of Prophetic Identities by Tolly Bradford. .

Explains what lead the author to a career in circumpolar health and why he received the J. A. Hildes award.

Brief look at the speaking career of the advocate and representative for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa peoples of Oklahoma.

Questions the validity of the Tekánawí-ta' Myth for give biographical details of his life and role in the formation of the League.

Discusses play which compares quilting perspectives of quiltmaker Mona Gray, who sees quilts as a link to family and LuAnne Jorgensen, a customer who sees them as a commodity.

Discusses the novel Inside Out: An Autobiography of a Native Canadian which incorporates prison confession narrative and First Nation autobiography. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 68.

Recollections about activism in the 1970s and events leading to the founding of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC).

Recollections of a former Superintendent of Education for the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs.

Talks about personal experience with alcoholism.

Introduction to special issue.

Looks at the impact of history on the health and welfare of Coolibah and his family and Aboriginal people in general.

Review essay of, They Write Their Dreams on the Rock Forever: Rock Writings in the Stein River Balley of British Columbia by Annie York, Richard Daly and Chris Arnett.

Essay argues "that Geronimo's relative obscurity is due to its generic constraints and enigmatic content, both of which frustrate the reader by eluding easy interpretation".

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885(6 pp). He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels in the Touchwood Hills - Nut Lake area, up to the Prince Albert district. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885. The Northwest Resistance is underway and Beatty, now travelling alone, arrives at Fort-a-la-Corne in the spring of 1885. Beatty offers a sympathetic view of the causes of the Resistance, based on his experiences with Aboriginals and Metis throughout Saskatchewan in his travels during 1884-1885.

The review editor of the journal discusses selection of books published between 1981 and 1986.

Originally published in The Book Buyer, vol. 24, 1902.

Essay reviews: Battlefield and Classroom: An Autobiography by Richard Henry Pratt, edited by Robert M. Utley, and Assimilation's Agent: My Life as a Superintendent in the Indian Boarding School System by Edwin L. Chalcraft.

Discusses how Indigenous authors narrate personal experiences to document the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents.

Article draws on Collier’s autobiography and other writings to explore perceptions of his ideals and and actions as an Indian Affairs agent in the USA during the New Deal era (early 1900s).

Keith Chief Moon speaks about his life, education and Bill C-45. Part 1: 24:39. Part 2: 24:00.

First Nations celebrity speaks about life experiences, the environment and the Alberta Tar Sands. Part 1 duration: 20:26 Part 2 duration: 20:03

The story of Sagoyewatha, a Seneca orator and leader who, until 1820, refused to have an image of him made that would outlast his physical existence.

Focuses on James McKay, a famous guide and Métis who later became a Member of Parliament for Manitoba.

Contends that circumstances as well as Dennis' personal shortcomings contributed to his poor performance as a military leader in 1869.

Looks at the philosophies, beliefs and work of Russell Means.

Reviews the circumstances surrounding the death of a seventeen year old boy in a kinship care placement.

Describes the process of founding and the history of the Diné College in Arizona, the first tribal college in the Unites States.

Accounts include the experiences of Father Bigonesse, evidence of Fr. Cochin in the trial of Poundmaker, a biography of Fr. Cochin, and reminiscences in French.

Lists books and articles in the fields of history, anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, health, literature, law, education, and the arts.

Book review of Indian School Days, a narrative re-creation of life at the Gamier Residential School for Boys, written by Basil Johnston. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 58.

Book reviews of: Return to the Land of the Head Hunters edited by Brad Evans and Aaron Glass. Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher by Timothy Egan. Entire book review section on one pdf. To read this review scroll to p. 108.

Looks at the four Methodist missionaries, who had been hired by the Hudson Bay Company to educate the Aboriginal people in Rupert's Land. Focuses on James Evans, his relationship with the Hudson Bay, circumstances surrounding his recall and charges against him by three Rossville Aboriginal women.

Reviews two books: Sending My Heart Back Across the Years; Tradition and Innovation in Native American Autobiography by Hertha Dawn Wong. Keeping Slug Woman Alive: A Holistic Approach to American Indian Texts by Greg Sarris.

Book review of: Life at the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency by Kristina L. Southwell and John R. Lovett.

Book review of: Custer on Canvas by Norman K. Denzin.

Book review of: Writing the Circle: Native Women of Western Canada edited by Jeanne Perreault and Sylvia Vance ; preface by Emma LaRocque ; introduction by Gloria Bird.