First Nations, Tribes, Reserves

We Are the Wuikinuxv Nation

Alternate Title
UBC Museum of Anthropology Pacific Northwest Sourcebook Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pam Brown
Description
Looks at the Wuikinuxv culture and history from a modern perspective using archival photographs.
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We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Documentary about a landmark discrimination case filed by the Assembly of First Nations and the Child and Family Caring Society of Canada against Indian and Northern Affairs Development Canada in 2007 about the treatment of First Nations children. Duration: 2:42:53.
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"We Have Kept Our Part of the Treaty": The Anishinaabe Understanding of Treaty #3

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Grand Council Treaty #3
Description
Discusses discrepancies between what had been promised in the agreement and what was later published by the Canadian government, and the government's actions after it was signed. Focuses on education, fishing, hunting, mineral, forestry, and wild plant rights, assistance for agriculture, and self-government.
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"We're Gonna Capture Johnny Depp": Making Kin with Cinematic Comanches

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dustin Tahmahkera
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2017, pp. 23-42
Description
Discusses the controversy surrounding Disney's casting of Depp in the role of Tonto and Comanche activist Ladonna Vita Tabbytite Harris's decision to customarily adopt the actor.
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[Week 1: The Mi'kmaq Creation Story: A Philosophy of Life]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine tells his family version of the Mi'kmaq Creation Story. Presentation begins at 15:35. Duration: 2:48:54.
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[Week 2 - History and Treaties in Mi'Kmai'ki]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine speaks about history, culture, traditions and ceremonies. Lecture begins at 18:39. Duration: 2:19:02.
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[Week 3: Oral History, Traditions, and Ways of Knowing]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
David Wheeler
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine presents explanation of the treaty process for different treaties and negotiation for survival. Duration: 2:33:38.
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[Week 4: Walking the Medicine Wheel and Four Directions Teachings]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine speak about the seven sacred teachings and medicine wheel concepts used by the Mi'kmaq and relates a story told by his ancestors. Lecture begins at 28:17. Duration: 2:44:51.
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Wellness Interventions for Indigenous Communities in the United States: Examplars for Action Research

Alternate Title
APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues
APA Handbooks in Psychology Series
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
William E. Hartmann
Mallory G. Sprague
Description
Chapter 30 in book: APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues edited by Meg A. Bond, Christopher B. Keys and Irma Serrano-Garcia. Presents perspectives from across cultures.
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The West Coast (Nootka) People

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Alan D. McMillan
BC Studies, no. 62, 1984, pp. 68-71
Description
Book review of: The West Coast (Nootka) People by E. Y. Arima. Scroll down to page 68 to read review.
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