Language , Distance, Democracy: Development Decision Making and Northern Communications

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheena Kennedy Dalseg
Frances Abele
The Northern Review, no. 41, Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic, 2015, pp. 207-240
Description
Looks at the role new communication technology played in two scenarios: the inquiry into the construction of a pipeline in the Mackenzie Valley and the Nunavut Impact Review Board hearings into the Mary River ore project.
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Language Learning in the American Southwestern Borderlands: Navajo Speakers and Their Transition to Academic English Literacy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gloria Dyc
Bilingual Research Journal: The Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education, vol. 26, no. 3, Fall, 2002, pp. 611-630
Description
Research conducted on regional language learners at the University of New Mexico examines language attitudes. Data will be used in the further development of bilingualism.
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The Language of the Salinan Indians

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.14, no.1
E-Books
Author/Creator
J. Alden Mason
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 14, (pp1-154).
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Language Revitalization and Colonization : Decolonizing Language Revitalization

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
April Iris Charlo
Khelsilem Rivers
Description
First part of presentation is April Iris Charol discussing concepts such as ownership, developing consciousness and the way words are interpreted. Second part of presentation is Khelsilem Rivers discussing how colonization shaped identity and indigenous lanaguages. Duration: 1:56:23.
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Language Use and Attitudes Among Fisher River Cree in Manitoba

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
I. Sachdev
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Creating Power in the Land of the Eagle, 1998, pp. 108-119
Description
Study supports language revitalization and suggests success requires wider community and government support as well.
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Language, Violence, and Indian Mis-education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caskey Russell
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, 2002, pp. 97-112
Description
Examines the strength of the interrelationship among way of life, belief systems and language and the wide ranging effect loss of Tlingit will have in southeast Alaska.
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The Last Few American Indian Treaties - An Extension of the Charles J. Kappler Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties Internet Site at the Oklahoma State University

Alternate Title
Faculty Publications, UNL Libraries ; 57
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles D. Bernholz
Brian L. Pytlik Zillig
Laura K. Weakly
Zacharia A. Bajaber
Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services, vol. 30, no. 1-2, March-June 2006, pp. 47-54
Description
Describes additional digitized access to nine treaties not included in the main internet site. Provides research examples for this document set and makes comparison to the Kappler collation.
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The Last of His Tribe

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Harrigan
Harry Hook
Description
Hollywood version of Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi Indians who walked out of the northern California bush in 1911. Duration: 1:31:00. Documentary version available.
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The Last of the Five Tribes

E-Books
Author/Creator
Grant Foreman
Overland Monthly, vol. 49, pp. 196-198
Description
Three page article digitized by the University of Virginia Library in 1996.
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Late 19th Century Kiowa Leggings

Alternate Title
MoccasinCorner: Late 19th Century Kiowa Leggings
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Kostelnik
Whispering Wind, vol. 35, no. 6, May-June 2006, pp. 20-22
Description
Examines at a pair of 1890s Kiowa boots or leggings and compares them with Comanche design elements.
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Laugh, They Said

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 4, no. 6-7, August-September 1974, pp. 20-21
Description
Describes the sports day at the Montreal Lake Reserve.
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Lawrence Tobacco Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Tobacco
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Lawrence Tobacco, born 1919, on the Poor Man Reserve, Saskatchewan He attended a residential school and is now involved in traditional education and counseling. He talks about farming and raising cattle on the Poor Man Reserve; shares a story of a trip he took to Winnipeg to sell cattle for a number of reserves in the File Hills area, and how Indian Affairs officials tried to bribe him with part of the proceeds of the sale; shares stories of defiance toward Dept.
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Laying the Groundwork: A Practical Guide for Ethical Research with Indigenous Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julia K. Riddell
Angela Salamanca
Debra J. Pepler
Shelley Cardinal
Onowa McIvor
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples, April 2017, pp. 1-20
Description
Using experiences from a research project on social transformative social justice, talks about ethical tensions felt and how they were overcome.
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League of the Ho-dé-no-sau-nee, or, Iroquois

E-Books
Author/Creator
Lewis H. Morgan
Herbert M. Lloyd
[Ely S. Parker]
Description
Ha-sa-no-an'-da, Ely S. Parker, a Seneca, co-researched this work, presented in three parts: Structure of the League; Spirit of the League; and Incident to the League. "A new edition, with additional matter, edited and annotated".
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The Legacy of Pashofa: Ceremony, Society, Women, and Chickasaw Life

Alternate Title
Native American Symposium ; 5th, 2003
Native Being -- Being Native: Identity and Difference: Proceedings of the Fifth Native American Symposium
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Matt Despain
Description
Examines the history and cultural significance of the traditional Chickasaw food dish.
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[Legends III]: Legends of the Mushuau Innu of Natuashish

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
[Legends of the Mushuau Innu: People of the Barrens]
Media » Sound Recordings
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Natuashish, Labrador. Duration: 56:22
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[Legends IV]: Legends of the Shuswap

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Mary Thomas
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities.This audio recording is from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Duration: 54:28.
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[Legends IX]: Gwich'in Legends

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends of the Gwich'in
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Greenland
Mary Kend
Annie Norbert
Gabe Andre
Eunice Mitchell
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from the Northwest Territories. Duration: 53:58
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Legends Live On

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 6, July/August 1994, p. 11
Description
Opening of the Saskatchewan First Nations Sports Hall of Fame at Muskeg Lake First Nation.
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The Legends Project [Collection]

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. Audios contain general information on the First Nations involved, recordings of Elders, explanation of the legends, and legends recorded in both English and the original First Nations language.
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[Legends V]: Legends of the Old Massett Haida

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Duration: 54:55
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