Media & Communication

Poster of close-up of a Aboriginal man in ceremonial dress drinking with a straw from a Diet Pepsi cup.

A look into print culture, its connection with land and discussion on how to decolonize print culture.

Four pictures of ice being harvested in Deschambault Lake.

Provides overview of anthology which chronicles the history of perceptions about cultural objects as "art". Preface and introduction to Native Art of the Northwest Coast: A History of Changing Ideas edited by Charlotte Townsend-Gault, Jennifer Kramer, and Ḳi-ḳe-in.

Media, Communication and Development Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of London, 2014.

Commentary looks at the movement from a global perspective.

Book review of: #Idlenomore and the Remaking of Canada by Ken Coates.

Comments on media perceptions of contemporary First Nations art which impacts the activities of museums and galleries.

Coverage of the winter festival in Ile a la Crosse. Winners from various competitions on page two. Page one: Three pictures, one of flour packing, one of dog sled preparation, and one of snow mobile racing. Page two: Three pictures, all of hockey being played. Page three: Awards ceremony.

Discusses the Denver Post's reaction to Native American Activist's article which challenged President Bush's narrative of the September 11th attacks.

Review of website: Images of Native Americans created and maintained by the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. All website reviews on one document. To access review, scroll to page 748.

This folder contains a program from the 2001 imagiNATIVE Media Arts Festival, which features work from indigenous artists across Canada.

Cultural Mediations Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2010.

Looks at the history of Native Net, a nation-wide computer based multimedia communication network, and the development of CyberPowWow, an online gallery and chat room produced by the Aboriginal collective Nation to Nation.

Book review of: Imagining Geronimo by William M. Clements. Scroll down to page 177 to read review.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Lakehead University, 2003.

Looks at the potential impact of information and communication technology opportunities, particularly in relation to online capabilities in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities; and discusses policy and research priority issues.

Communication and Media Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Sydney, 2004.

This issue focuses on settling the Alaskan Native land claims issue with the United States government.

Historical note:

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law in 1971, giving Natives rights to about one tenth of Alaska's land and nearly $1 billion and creating Native village and regional corporations.

This file contains the cover of the 25th Anniversary Souvenir Book of the Prince Albert (Saskatchewan) Indian and Metis Friendship Centre that celebrates the accomplishments of the Centre.

Press release relating to the first Joint General Assembly of the Indian Brotherhood of the Northwest Territories and Metis and Non-Status Native Association of the Northwest Territories. Ten resolutions were passed concerning land claims, economic development, local government and education.

File containing series of newspaper clippings relating to the Indian Claims Commission, as well as a mention in the throne speech on same.

1 file containing various correspondence, clippings and press releases for activities during Pion-Era. One release describes Chief Bill Eagle's totem pole project and the various indigenous people from the surrounding area. Another article in the Western Farm Scene: "Sun Dance was Important to Indians Spiritual Life". Transcript of "An Address of the Saskatchewan Minister of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation" (5 pages)

Subtitled: "Copies or Extracts of recent Correspondence respecting Alterations in the Organization of the Indian Department in Canada."

Subtitled: "Copies or Extracts of recent Correspondence respecting Alterations in the Organization of the Indian Department in Canada (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 247, of Session 1856)." Includes map of land purchases between Lake Huron and Lake Simcoe.

Contends that the rights and responsibilities of self-government belong to the tribal governments including the right to make their own decisions.

File contains a copy of the newsletter "Moose Call" distributed by the Indian & Metis Service Council of Prince Albert, September to October issue, 1965. The letter has a job posting for the Canadian Indian Centre of Toronto, a letter from a Kahnawake Iroquois Chief to the Indian Claims Commission, and a letter on moral issues and science. Also mentioned are counselling sessions, Native Brotherhood activities and A. A. meetings, among other things.

Reprint of Diamond Jenness's article on archaeological findings in Canada relating to Aboriginals and Inuit peoples.

Includes links to audio stories, an inter-active map, photographs and an article about how American Indians are reclaiming their place.

Discusses the importance of storytelling in Aboriginal cultures and interests that have developed in recording stories and oral history.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

File contains articles entitled " Indian Magna Carta Urged by Frank Calder" from the Native Voice, "Northern Ontario Indians Face Rising Racism", from the Toronto Star, "BNA Act Battle Looms", "Program to Place Courts, Law in Indian Community" from the Daily Herald, and a booklet from the National Indian Brotherhood. Also contains information relating to reserves, government control of Indigenous affairs, education, employment (esp. in mines), law and law enforcement, and the Indian Act.

File containing a press release regarding assistance for Indian communities living standards, and a Globe and Mail Article entitled "Indians to get Choice of Welfare Programs".

File containing a press release regarding the introduction of the Estimates of the Indian Affairs Branch to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration

File containing correspondence relating to land claims (esp. by the Six Nation Council), the Haldimand Treaty, Indian Claims Commission, the Union of Ontario Indians, the Supreme Court.

File Containing an Indian Affairs Branch booklets entitled "Indians of Ontario" and "Indians of Quebec and the Maritime Provinces", the Royal Bank of Canada Monthly Letter, "Canada's Native People", a Supreme Court of Canada Ruling "The Queen vs. George", an announcement of changes in the Indian Act, the Tiaga Times, and documents relating to public works in Churchill, MB.

Author comments on the exhibition mounted by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1992 and issues concerning the Aboriginal artistic community in general, such as being the subject or object, rather than the observer.

Introductory chapter in book: Global Indigenous Media: Cultures, Poetics and Politics edited by Pamela Wilson, Michele Stewart.

Public Affairs Thesis (M.A.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2015.

Discusses the American mass media's monopoly on information dissemination, and failure to cover American Indian issues and activism. Duration: 55:29.

Includes results of literature searches, surveys of stakeholders and consumers and case study material. Objectives of the project were to examine current issues, relevance of Consumer Protection and acceptance of education programs, and to explore how existing and future needs can be met.

Discusses how Native American communities have appropriated digital networks and databases to achieve their own culturally specific visions.

Lists works written by Indigenous authors published between 2000 and 2018. Focuses on substantial books, articles and book chapters on original primary historical research, research methodology and historiography.

Examines an Australian international ad campaign Come Walkabout by a marketing organization that used Indigenous identity features to promote a tourist destination.

Reviews several illustrated publications created by Indigenous North Americans in the 1800s and uncovers the unacknowledged talent not given credit where credit was due.