Biography & Autobiography
Shadows of Mashantucket: William Apess and the Representation of Pequot Place
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark Rifkin
American Literature, vol. 84, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 691-714
Description
Analyzes the autobiography A Son of the Forest in terms of the author's references to the reservation and what this says about the tribe's political identity and sovereignty.
Shingwauk Indian Residential School Letter Books
Alternate Title
Letter Book Series
Shingwauk Indian Residential School Fonds
Archival » Collections (primary materials)
Author/Creator
Edward F. Wilson
George Ley King
Description
A collection of letter books from two of the principals of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School. Ten volumes are included ranging from 1875 to 1904.
Signifying the Nation: Gabriel Dumont, Harry Robinson, and the Canadian Captivity Narrative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine Kim
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 28, no. 1, 2003, pp. [90]-108
Description
Discusses Gabriel Dumont Speaks and Captive in an English Circus as alternate narratives to those usually found in the genre.
Simon Ortiz and the Lyricism of Continuance: "For the Sake of the People, For the Sake of the Land"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger Dunsmore
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 20-28
Description
Examines the influence his father has had on his work.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 20.
Smoke Case Metaphor for Canadian Racism
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 18, 2002, p. A13
Description
Story about Charlie Smoke who comes from the Akwasasne Mohawk Nation by way of the Oglala Nation in South Dakota and his quest to be recognized by the Canadian government.
The Son of the Sun is Dead: A Commemoration of Nils-Aslak Valkeapää
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harald Gaski
Scandinavian Studies, vol. 75, no. 2, The People of Eight Seasons: The Sámi and Their Changing Culture, Summer, 2003, pp. 149-152
Description
Overview of the life and work of Sámi musician, poet, and author.
Spoken Word
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marueen Simpkins
The Beaver, vol. 80, no. 2, April/May 2000, pp. 42-[?]
Description
Profiles Cree storyteller Louis Bird, who has spent the last 30 years recording, documenting and translating stories in an effort to preserve the oral traditions of his people.
Standing Alone
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Colin Low
Description
Documents the successes, challenges and transformations experienced by Pete Standing Alone and the Blood Reserve in Alberta over the past 25 years. Accompanying material: An Integrated Educator's Guide.
Duration: 57:50.
Stories Passed/Histories Present: A Literary History of Native American Autobiography, 1768-2004
Alternate Title
Stories Passed / Histories Present: A Literary History of Native American Autobiography, 1768-2004
Stories Passed/ Histories Present: A Literary History of Native American Autobiography, 1768-2004
Theses
Author/Creator
Christie Time Firtha
Description
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Riverside, 2006.
Stories Through Theories. Theories Through Stories. North American Indian Writing, Storytelling and Critique
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ana Belén Pérez García
Rivista de Estudios Norteamericanos, no. 17, 2013, pp. 147-155
Description
Book review of: Stories Through Theories. Theories Through Stories. North American Indian Writing, Storytelling and Critique edited by Gordon D. Henry, Nieves Pascual Soler, Silvia Martinez-Falquina.
Storymakers: About Our Contributors
Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009, p. 6
Description
Brief profile of five authors who contribute to the Tribal College Journal: Mary Henson, LaVinia Pauline Snowball, Patty Talahongva, Kurt Umbhau, David W. Bland.
A Study Tour of New Zealand
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fred Collard
Jean Collard
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 2, no. 3, September 1978, pp. 53-59
Description
Report from the two recipients of the Aboriginal Overseas Study Award who focused on health, housing and education issues involving Maori people.
Tails on the Trails
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie McCartney
Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute
Northern Review, no. 46, Northern Literature, 2017, pp. 35-54
Description
Discusses the Biographies of Prominent Elders project as a method for using oral histories to preserve and promote Gwich'in culture, traditional knowledge and values. Includes five short stories told by project participants.
Teacher's Resource Guide: North American Indians
Alternate Title
North American Indians: Smithsonian Institution Teacher's Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Anthropology Outreach and Public Information
Department of Anthropology
Smithsonian Institution]
Description
Topics include "questions and answers", stereotypes, and myths and legends. Also includes teacher and student general bibliographies.