Sociological-Perspectives on American-Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
C. Matthew Snipp
Annual Review of Sociology, vol. 18, 1992, pp. 351-371
Description
Looks at the demography of American Indians and their socioeconomic position.
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Soldiers of the Line: Apache Companies in the U.S. Army: 1891-1897

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael L. Tate
Arizona and the West, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 1974, pp. 343-364
Description
Discussion on failure of the Indian infantry and cavalry companies, made up entirely of Native American personnel, who were strictly segregated and commanded by white officers.
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Solomon Wilson Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Solomon Wilson
Imbert Orchard
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he discusses a battle between the Haida and an unspecified tribe. He mentions the first contact with non-Indians.
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Some Protective Designs of the Dakota

Alternate Title
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History ; v.1 pt.2
E-Books
Author/Creator
Clark Wissler
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History
Description
Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 1 (p.19-53 , 7 plates).
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Some Steps for a Beginning Teacher of Navajo Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kirk D. Peterson
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 10, no. 2, January 1971, pp. [21-28]
Description
Discusses how unconscious values can effect teaching and how to improve effectiveness through gaining an understanding of culture and basic language skills.
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Songs of the Nass

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen Hume
Canadian Geographic, vol. 120, no. 1, Annual, 2000, pp. 58-[?]
Description
Discusses oral history, concepts of Aboriginal title, the Nisga'a Treaty and its impact on neighboring First Nations.
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Sorrow in Sheshatshiu: The Innu of Labrador

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fred R. Fenwick
LawNow, vol. 25, no. 5, April/May 2001, pp. 38-39
Description
Discussion of how neither federal nor provincial governments took responsibility for Innu. While they have finally been granted Indian status, they have no reserve, but do have legitimate land claims that must be settled.
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The Souix Language

Alternate Title
The Sioux Language
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William A. Burman
Transactions of the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, no. 5, Series 1, 1883, p. [?]
Description
Describes aspects of the Dakota language presented at a Historical Society meeting in 1883.
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The Southeastern Yavapai

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.29, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
E. W. Gifford
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 29, (pp177-252).
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Southern Diegueño Customs

Alternate Title
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Memorial Volume
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.20
E-Books
Author/Creator
Leslie Spier
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 20 (pp295-358).
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The Spatial Dynamics of Ontario Iroquoian Longhouses

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mima Kapches
American Antiquity, vol. 55, no. 1, January 1990, pp. 49-67
Description
Analysis of longhouses using the spatially dynamic method to provide data about the development of residences including residence systems, tribal variation in settlement patterns.
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The Speaking Landscape and Multicultural Memory in Haida Gwaii Fiction: A Bioregional Analysis

Alternate Title
Place and Memory in Canada: Global Perspectives=Lieu et Mémoire au Canada: Perspectives Globales
[Congress of Polish Association for Canadian Studies ; 3rd]
[International Conference of Central European Canadianists ; 3rd]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Katerina Prajznerová
Description
Conference paper from: Place and Memory in Canada: Global Perspectives: 3rd Congress of Polish Association for Canadian Studies and 3rd International Conference of Central European Canadianists, April 30-May 3, 2004, Cracow, Poland edited by Magdalena Paluszkiewicz-Misiaczek, Anna Reczyńska, and Anna Śpiewak. Discusses Raven's Cry by Christine Harris, Klee Wyck by Emily Carr and Sounding the Blood by Amanda Hale.
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Speaking of Indigenous Politics: Conversations with Activists, Scholars, and Tribal Leaders

Alternate Title
Indigenous Americas
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jessie Little Doe Baird
Omar Barghouti
Lisa Brooks
Kathleen A. Brown-Pérez
Margaret Bruchac ...
David Cornsilk
Sarah Deer
Philip J. Deloria
Tonya Gonnella Frichner
Hone Harawira
Suzan Shown Harjo
Winona LaDuke ...
James Luna
Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Lynn Malerba
Aileen Moreton-Robinson
Steven Newcomb
Jean M. O’Brien
Jonathan Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio ...
Paul Chaat Smith
Circe Sturm
Margo Tamez
Richard Velky
Robert Warrior
Patrick Wolfe
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Speech, Language and Hearing Services to First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children in Canada, with a Focus on Children 0 to 6 Years of Age: A Project Summary Report with Recommendations for Addressing Speech, Language and Hearing Issues

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sharon Fotheringham
Description
Project purpose was to increase understanding of the current accessibility and availability of speech-language pathology and audiology services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage in Canada.
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Spirits of Our Whaling Ancestors: Revitalizing Makah and Nuu-chah-nulth Traditions ; The Whaling People of the West Coast of Vancouver Island and Cape Flattery

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Alan D. McMillan
BC Studies, no. 174, Summer, 2012, pp. 123-125
Description
Book reviews of: Spirits of our Whaling Ancestors by Charlotte Cote. The Whaling People of the West Coast of Vancouver Island and Cape Flattery by Eugene Y. Arima and Alan L. Hoover. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 123.
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The Spirits of the Dead in Saulteaux Life and Thought

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. Irving Hallowell
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, vol. 70, no. 1, 1940, pp. 29-51
Description
Focuses on beliefs about the afterlife and those who have visited the spirit (ghost) land.
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Spirituality and Addiction: The Role of Twelve-Step Programs in Eden Robinson's Blood Sports

Alternate Title
Spirituality in the 21st Century: Journeys Beyond Entrenched Boundaries
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Stephanie McKenzie
Description
Looks at spiritual, moral and physical damages resulting from the destruction of culture and traditional belief systems. Chapter in book: Spirituality in the 21st Century: Journeys Beyond Entrenched Boundaries edited by Wim Van Moer, Duysal Aşkun Çelik and John L. Hochheimer.
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The Squamish Nation Assessment Process: Getting to Consent

Alternate Title
(CLEBC) Aboriginal Administrative Law Conference ; Paper 2.1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aaron S. Bruce
Emma Hume
Description
"... outlines the background from which the Squamish Nation Process emerged, describes what the Squamish Nation Process is and how it may ultimately lead to the reconciliation of Crown and Squamish Nation decisions on major project proposals in Squamish Territory."
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SSHRC/CURA Resources (North American)

Alternate Title
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/Canadian University Research Alliance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Community-Based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives?]
Description
Extensive list of monographs (281 pages). Current as of 2011.
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St. Peter's Reserve Act 1916, c. 24, S-2.5

Alternate Title
An Act relating to the St. Peter’s Indian Reserve
St. Peter’s Reserve Act (1916, c. 24 )
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Description
Legislation confirming land titles for purchasers of land that had been set aside as reserve for the St. Peter's First Naton, Manitoba.
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