The Legacy of Quebec Indian Residential Schools

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Éric Duschesneau
Patrice Gosselin
Mari-Thérèse Dumont
Description
Video includes general narrative about Aboriginal history as well clips of individuals speaking about their experiences. Duration: 25:58.
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Legal and Tribal Identity in Gerald Vizenor’s The Heirs of Columbus

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen D. Osborne
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Gerald Vizenor, Spring, 1997, pp. 115-127
Description
Contends that, despite appearances, Vizenor's fiction is grounded in the same tradition as the Anishinaabe trickster tales and "tradition-honoring" authors like Momaday and Silko. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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The Legal Fiction of the Lake Matchimanitou Indian School

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Matthew L.M. Fletcher
The American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law, vol. 13, no. 3, 2005, pp. 597-631
Description
Uses fictitious story of tribally-run school which eventually is taken over by non-Indians as an allegory for the European conquest of Indigenous peoples.
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Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony: The Recovery of Tradition

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Leah Sneider
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 4, Winter, 2009, pp. 97-99
Description
Book review of: Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony: The Recovery of Tradition by Robert M. Nelson. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 97.
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Leslie Marmon Silko's "Lullaby": The Power of Resistance and Healing Force to Cultural and Spiritual Genocide

Alternate Title
Reading Multiculturalism: Contemporary Postcolonial Literatures
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Olga Barrios
Description
Looks at the protagonist whose memories of her roots and traditions help her fight against adversity. Chapter from Reading Multiculturalism: Contemporary Postcolonial Literatures edited by Ana Bringas López and Belén Martín Lucas.
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Leslie Marmon Silko's Sacred Water

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Coltelli
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 8, no. 4, Series 2; European Writings on Native American Literatures, Winter, 1996, pp. [21]-29
Description
Discusses the different manifestations of the theme of water in the anthology. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Lessons from the Earth: Storytelling, Art and Indigenous Knowledge

Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Excellent resource contains links to videos of cultural teachings and lesson plans for primary, junior and intermediate grade levels. Topics covered: significance of building local relationships, an agreement with Mother Earth, walking with a good heart, clan system, courage, love, offerings, and working together in a good way.
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Let Me Entertain You

Alternate Title
The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative. Pt. 3
[2003 CBC Massey Lectures]
[Ideas with Paul Kennedy]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Thomas King
Description
In speech, noted author discusses the numerous European constructs of Aboriginality. To listen to this audio, scroll down to Part 3. Duration: 54:22.
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Let Me Suggest

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fyre Jean Graveline
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 43-44
Description
Short narrative expresses the struggles of Aboriginal academics in universities across Canada.
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Letter to June 2032

Articles » General
Author/Creator
A. M. Nelson
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 24, no. 1, Communicating Yesterdays Stories Today, Fall, 2012, p. 58
Description
Presents a commentary titled, Letter to June 2032, written by A. M. Nelson.
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Letters From Hudson Bay 1703-40

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
P. D. Baird
Arctic, vol. 19, no. 3, September 1996, pp. 281-282
Description
Book review of: Letters From Hudson Bay 1703-40 edited by K. C. Davies.
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Liberation and Identity: Bearing the Heart of The Heirship Chronicles

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew McClure
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Gerald Vizenor, Spring, 1997, pp. [47]-59
Description
Discusses how Vizenor, in Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles, not only challenges how whites perceive Indians, but how Native Americans see themselves, as he asks the question "What does Indian mean?". Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Life is Education

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melissa Matthews
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 1, Celebrating 25 Years, Fall, 2014, p. 50
Description
A mother's advice to her son on the vagaries of life.
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Like "Reeds Through the Ribs of a Basket": Native Women Weaving Stories

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kimberly M. Blaeser
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 4, Cultural Property in American Indian Literatures: Representation and Interpretation, Autumn, 1997, pp. 555-565
Description
Examines the literary structures used by some contemporary Native American female writers.
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Liminal Landscapes: Motion, Perspective, and Place in Gerald Vizenor’s Fiction

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bradley John Monsma
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Gerald Vizenor, Spring, 1997, pp. 60-72
Description
Discusses the authors use of space, as it relates to tribal identity and oral traditions. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Liminal Voices

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Catherine Rainwater
Canadian Literature, no. 167, First Nations Writing, Winter, 2000, pp. 121-123
Description
Book reviews of: Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter by Janet Campbell Hale and Feminist Readings of Native American Literature: Coming to Voice by Kathleen M. Donovan. Entire issue on one pdf. To access reviews scroll to p. 121.
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Linda Hogan’s Tribal Imperative: Collapsing Space through “Living” Tribal Traditions and Nature

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melani Bleck
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 11, no. 4, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Linda Hogan, Winter, 1999, pp. [23]-45
Description
Contends that Hogan's novels demonstrate themes of rejection of Western spatial concepts and in favour of the Native America world view and experiences. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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A Line in the Sand

Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Karen M. Strom
Description
Contains links to sovereignty issues, cultural property, legal resources, stereotypes, responses from the Indigenous peoples and resources.
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Lines and Circles: The "Rez" Plays of Tomson Highway

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Denis W. Johnston
Canadian Literature, no. 124-125 , Native Writers & Canadian Writing, Spring/Summer, 1990, pp. 254 - 264
Description

Discussion of two plays, The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, which expose the problems, challenges and injustices that Aboriginal people face.

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Lines and Criss-crossings: Hyperlinks in Australian Indigenous Narratives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Glowczewski
Media International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy, vol. 116, August 2005, pp. 24-35
Description
Provides background on two multimedia projects that open up new ways of seeing and thinking about narratives, images and performances in virtual space-time and discusses the relevance of games for anthropological insights.
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A Lingering Miseducation: Confronting the Legacy of Little Tree

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel Heath Justice
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 1, Series 2; Children’s Literature, Spring, 2000, pp. [20]-36
Description
Contends that because The Education of Little Tree was once viewed as a benign and non-racist autobiography, it became a widely accepted and powerful force in perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Lipsha's Good Road Home: The Revival of Chippewa Culture in Love Medicine

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James McKenzie
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, 1986, pp. 53-63
Description
Analyzes the novel for it's contributions, voices concerns that white readers might see the novel as a non fiction piece, and confirms white stereotypes of Native Americans.
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Listening to Silences in Ruby Slipperjack's Silent Words

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dee Horne
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 23, no. 2, 1998, pp. [122]-137
Description
Examines a novel of abuse, silencing and the enduring effects of colonization.
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