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Traditional Musical Culture at the Native Canadian Centre in Toronto

Alternate Title
Traditional Musical Culture at the Native Canadian Center in Toronto
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wendy Wickwire
Canadian Journal for Traditional Music, vol. 4, 1976, pp. 48-55
Description
Discusses musical culture being revived by a group of Ojibwa Indians at an urban friendship centre in Toronto by examining elements that appear in the music.
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Traditional Trends in Modern Nootka Ceremonies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan M. Kenyon
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 14, no. 1, 1977, pp. 25-38
Description
Looks at the major persistences and changes in contemporary Nootkan ceremonialism, indicating how traditional ways operate within a modern context.
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Twilight Dancers

Alternate Title
CBC Short Docs
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Theola Ross
Paola Marino
Description
Comments on a group of Indigenous teenagers who use square dancing to help heal from the trauma of a suicide epidemic and bullying in their remote community. Duration: 16:31.
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"Two Braves, Stoney Indians, Canadian North-West"

Images » Photographs
Description
An image of two Aboriginal men in ceremonial regalia. One sits while the other stands with his hands on his hips-presumably to illustrate the long tassels on his clothing. Artificial colours have been added to the picture in a chromolithograph process. "From Aunt Lillie. Saskatchewan. April 3, 1907," is hand written on the front of the card. It is addressed to relatives in England and is postmarked 18 March 1907, Lloydminster, Sask.
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Using Cultural Difference as a Basis For Creative Expression

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lloyd K. New
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 4, no. 3, May 1965, pp. [8-12]
Description
Describes the Institute of American Indian Arts, a post -secondary vocational school for Native American students which stresses cultural traditions as the inspiration for artistic endeavours.
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Verna Richards Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Verna Richards
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local Indian and Metis people including Brady and Norris.
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Wabanaki Dances

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nicholas N. Smith
Bulletin of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, vol. 16, no. 2, January 1955, pp. 29-37
Description
Looks at dances of ceremony and entertainment. Entire issue on one pdf. Article located by scrolling to page 29.
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Wah Pah Ta Cultural Week in Cumberland House

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Burton Smokey Day
Tantoo Martin-Cardinal
Maria Campbell
Description
The video, titled Wah Pah Ta Cultural Week in Cumberland House, records some of the history of Cumberland House and the music, dancing, entertainment, and traditional activities of the region. Script by Maria Campbell, narration by Tantoo Martin-Cardinal, theme song by Ralph Sayies, camera by Don Chaput and Glen Rosin, program design by Maria Campbell and Gerri Cook, and Maria Campbell and Burton Smokey Day are the directors and producers.

Historical note:

A video produced in 1986 for Northern Lights School Division No. 113 with funding from the Saskatchewan Educational Development Fund.
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Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
[Randy Tinker Smith
Jenna Smith]
Description
Portrays the history of the tribe from pre-contact to present day. Duration: 1:03:00.
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Waskawewin

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Floyd Favel
Topoi, vol. 24, no. 1, 2005, pp. 113-115
Description
Author discusses the spiritual roots of Cree dance, and his personal experiences, when trying to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary dance forms.
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What Comes From Hitting Sticks

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alice Rose Crow
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 1, Celebrating 25 Years, Fall, 2014, p. 54
Description
Short essay on celebrating Bernice Joseph's life, pursuing higher education, writing to remember, and the journey home.
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Winter and Summer Dance Series in Zuni in 1918

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.17, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Elsie Clews Parsons
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol 17, (pp171-216).
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The Wintun Hesi Ceremony

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.14, no.4
E-Books
Author/Creator
S. A. Barrett
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 14, (pp437-488).
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Women’s Jingle Dress Dance

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 2, Special Powwow Issue, June 1997, p. 29
Description
Describes the regalia and the origin of the dance.
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Women’s Traditional Dance

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 2, Special Powwow Issue, June 1997, p. 28
Description
Describes three dance styles and the elaborately decorated regalia worn for dancing.
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Workshop 12 Transcription Notes

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Smith Atimoyoo
Harry Broba
Choco Lachance
Ernest Tootoosis
Alex Bonaise
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders present songs and prayers with discussion about the loss of traditions and values, evils of alcohol, role of elders, etc. Also stories of adventures in intertribal warfare ; a story of a man who married a thunderwoman.
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Xavier Frank Ouellette Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Xavier Frank Ouellette
Victoria Racette
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of Mr. Ouellette's life.
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Youth Honoured at 2012 Back to Batoche Festival

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 8, August 2012, pp. 12-13
Description
Comments on the four day festival that highlighted the talent of Métis youth. Article located by scrolling to page 12.
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