Biography & Autobiography

Website developed as part of the project to restore the famous silent film, the first to exclusively star Aboriginals. Contains links to the project, information on the film, score and dances, and photo exhibits.

Biography of Murdena Marshall from the Bear Clan at Eskasoni, Unama'ki, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Book review of: Elias Cornelius Boudinot by James W. Parins.

Contains pre-reading section, vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions, and extended activities.

Chapter 27 from The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People (vol. 1).

Book review of: Eseli's Notebook by Peter Eseli, translated, edited and annotated by Anna Shnukal and Rod Mitchell with Yuriko Nagata. Review located by scrolling to page 272.

Book review of: Eskimo Childhood and Interpersonal Relationships. Nuniwak Biographies and Genealogies by Margaret Lantis.

Culture and Communication Thesis (MCM)--The University of Melbourne, 2010.

Focuses on how the TRC will encourage reconciliation by reaching out to Canadians through the use of engagement and public education.

Book review of: Etienne Bazin, Oblat de Marie Immaculee by Eric Bazin, Gabriel Charles, Jean-Francois Hervé.

Letters from historian Olive Patricia Dickason during her time spent at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan.

Speaks about personal life and the responsibility toward family.

Book review of: Falling Into Place by Hattie Kauffman.

Book review of Father August Brabant by Jim McDowell. Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 154.

Looks at Erambie Aboriginal Station, West Cowra, New South Wales and the lives of five Aboriginal men.

Resource for teaching the children's book about an Inuit girl and her experiences at a residential school. Book is suitable for Grades 4-7.

Resource for teaching the children's book about an Inuit girl and her experiences at a residential school. Book is suitable for Grades 4-7.

Resource for teaching the children's book about an Inuit girl and her experiences at a residential school. Book is suitable for Grades 4-7.

Elementary Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2014.

Discusses author's technique of bringing together Wood Cree ways of knowing and colonial violence.

English and Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--Madurai Kamaraj University, 2012. Focuses on works by Maria Campbell, Beatrice Culleton, Margaret Atwood and Alice Munro.

Canadian Plains Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2009.

Book review of: Field Man edited by Bill Broyles, Diane E. Boyer.

Review of the film: Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians directed by Anne Makepeace.

Simon Ortiz introduces Dr. Peterson Zah who speaks on the history of Native American education, Navajo education and student recruitment. Fifth installment of lecture series. Duration: 1:12:14

[Music?] Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2015.

Tells the story of Peter Bryce, Chief Medical Office for the Department of Indian Affairs who reported health abuses and high death rates in Residential Schools as early as 1907, drawing attending to the overcrowding, poor sanitation and ventilation. Concludes with middle school children speaking about their feelings. Duration 14:12.

A close up portrait of Fine Day on horseback. Fine Day was Poundmaker's Chief Warrior at the Battle of Cut Knife Hill during the Riel Rebellion of 1885. He is shown wearing an elaborate headpiece mounted with buffalo horns and trimmed with weasel skins. Fine Day died on January 8, 1942 at the age of 94.

(abstract and article in French) Experience of two Environment Canada employees left without shelter and clothing appoximately 150 kilometers from Baker Lake.

Describes program and lists the names of the recruits.

Book review of: First Person Plural by Sophie McCall.

Book review of: Following Nimishoomis by Helen Agger.

Interview with author Stephen R. Brown on his book, White Eskimo: Knud Rasmussen's Fearless Journey Into The Heart of the Arctic.

Book review of: Foot of the Mountain and Other Stories by Joseph Bruchac

Book review of: Footprints Along the Cape York Sandbeaches by Nonie Sharp. Review located by scrolling to page 147.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

Kurundi people tell their story through oral accounts.

Brief biography about guest editor, Doreen Jensen, Gitksan artist, historian, author and activist.

Book reviews of Fort Marion Prisoners and the Trauma of Native Education and Report to the Department of the Interior both by Diane Glancy.

Reminiscences of W.J. Carter on life in the early Canadian North-west. Includes a wealth of material on First Nations, the Northwest Resistance, Metis (French and English), and early European settlement in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Historical note:

W.J. Carter was a carpenter in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (NWT).

Book review of: Forty Years On edited Janes Simpson, David Nash, Mary Laughren, Peter Austin and Barry Alpher. Review located by scrolling to page 276.

Documentary about Mètis filmmaker Gil Cardinal's search for his family roots. Duration: 43:05.

Interviews Frank Weasel Head on his life and involvement with dance. Duration: !:02:34.

Describes photographs of dancers taken at Fort Berthold, North Dakota.