First Nations, Tribes, Reserves

Wahkohtowin: The Relationship of Cree People and Natural Law

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Allen Benson
Patti Laboucane-Benson
Lese Skidmore
George Brertton
Fred Campiou
Isaac Chamakese
William Dreaver
Description
Explains Wahkohtowin, the foundation of Cree Natural law passed down orally through language, song, prayer and storytelling from family to family. Duration: 23:47.
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Walk-Through at the Hammer

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James Luna
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 4, Fraud in Native American Communities, 2019, pp. 33-36
Description
Artist James Luna discusses what it means to be accepted as an American Indian by examining the criteria for tribal enrollment and critiques the work of self-declared Cherokee artist Jimmie Durham.
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Walking in Indian Moccasins: The Native Policies of Tommy Douglas and the CCF

Alternate Title
Walking in Indian Moccasins: The Native Policies of Tommy Douglas and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
James M. Pitsula
Prairie Forum, vol. 23, no. 1, Spring, 1998, pp. 128-131
Description
Book review of: Walking in Indian Moccasins: The Native Policies of Tommy Douglas and the CCF by F. Laurie Barron.
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Walking the Path Together Business Case

Alternate Title
Walking the Path Together Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS)
Description
Accompanies the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Together the two documents provide the context for understanding the case for support of the Walking the Path Together strategy and plan.
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Walter Deiter Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Walter Deiter
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Walter Deiter, former president of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and first president of the National Indian Brotherhood, talks about the importance of Malcolm Norris in Metis politics and the splitting of the National Indian Council into the National Indian Brotherhood and the Metis Association of Canada.
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park: Understanding the Cultural Legacy of the Northern Plains Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ernest G. Walker
Saskatchewan History, vol. 44, no. 3, Autumn, 1992, pp. 81-85
Description
Discusses the purpose and process of developing the Wanuskewin Heritage site; describes the different spaces on the site, and the different stakeholders involved with the park’s development. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 81.
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Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 14
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Two boys help prepare for a sweat lodge ceremony and a student has difficulty determining her identity for a school assignment in episode 14 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth: Study Guide. Duration: 24:02.
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Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth: Study Guide

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
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Wapos Bay: All Access

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 10
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Community hosts a talent contest and a cousin comes for a visit in episode 10 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: All Access: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.
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Wapos Bay: All Access: Study Guide

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 10
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: All Access. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
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Wapos Bay: Catch the Spirit

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 30
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Adults are taught a valuable lesson by their boys in episode 30 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.
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Wapos Bay: The World According to Devon

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 29
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Student conquers fear of public speaking through oral storytelling in front of classmates in episode 29 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59
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Wapos Bay: Too Deadly

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Visitors to the community are mistreated due to a misunderstanding in episode 33 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 22:00.
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Wappo Ethnography

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology; v.36, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Harold E. Driver
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 36, (pp179-220).
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Wappo Texts - First Series

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; vol.19, no.1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Paul Radin
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 19, (pp1-147).
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War Dance at Fort Marion: Plains Indians War Prisoners; A Kiowa's Odyssey: A Sketchbook From Fort Marion; Art From Fort Marion: The Silberman Collection

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Richard Pearce
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 2, Summer, 2009, pp. 84-91
Description
Reviews of 3 books: War Dance at Fort Marion: Plains Indians War Prisoners by Brad D. Lookingbill. A Kiowa's Odyssey: A Sketchbook From Fort Marion by Phillip Earenfight. Art From Fort Marion: The Silberman Collection by Joyce M. Szabo. Entire issue on one pdf. To access reviews, scroll to page 84.
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The Wards of the United States Government

Articles » General
Author/Creator
H. H. [Jackson]
[Scribner's Monthly], vol. [19], no. [5], March 1880, pp. 775-782
Description
Looks at the relationship between the Indian and the United States Government, treaties and treaty-breaking.
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Waseteg

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phyllis Grant
Kent Martin
Sam Decoste
Randall Finnerty
Wenqi Hou ... [et al.]
Description

Animated short about motherless Mi’gmaq girl. Duration: 6:29. 

Accompanied by a study guide.

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The Washo Language of East Central California and Nevada

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.4, no.5
E-Books
Author/Creator
A. L. Kroeber
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 4, (pp251-317).
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Washo-Northern Paiute Peyotism, a Study in Acculturation

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.40, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Omer C. Stewart
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 40, (pp63-142).
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Washo Peyote Songs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan P. Merriam
Warren L. D'Azevedo
American Anthropologist, vol. 59, no. 4, New Series, August 1957, pp. 615-641
Description
Describes the history, rituals and ideologies associated with the ceremony as practiced by this tribe.
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Washo Texts

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.22, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Grace Dangberg
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology , vol. 22, (pp391-443).
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Waterfowl Harvest by Slave Indians in Northern Alberta

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. J. Macaulay
D. A. Boag
Arctic, vol. 27, no. 1, March 1974, pp. 15-26
Description
Provides various statistics for different kinds ducks and geese harvested between May and September of 1966 and 1967.
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The Way Forward: Addressing the Elevated Rates of Tuberculosis Infection on First Nations Reserves and in Inuit Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
House of Commons Standing Committee on Health
Description
Committee looks at incidence, historical context, environment, the healthcare system and the federal government's role regarding TB. Provides recommendations for Health Canada to consider when planning a TB elimination strategy for reserves.
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Ways of Owning and Sharing Culture Property

Alternate Title
Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Erich Kasten
Description
Speaks about cultural tradition, interpretation and concepts of ownership. Introduction from: Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia edited by Erich Kasten.
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['We Are Deeply Sorry' for Abuse in Residential Schools]

Alternate Title
1st Edition ; January 7, 1998
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kas Roussy
Nora Bernard
Jean Knockwood
Reg Moloney
Description
Brief news story discusses history of residential schools, the apology by the Minister of Indian Affairs and some solutions to problems on the Indian Brook Reserve in Nova Scotia. Includes synopsis. Duration: 5:13
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