Dance

Contemporary powwow committee roles and their origins

Curatorial notes for exhibition of the same name mounted at the Carleton University Art Gallery, Ottawa, 2000. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 46.

Book review of: The Dance of Person and Place by Thomas M. Norton-Smith. Review located by scrolling to page 158.

Presentation of a short video inspired by the artist's surroundings. Duration: 01:31.

Author explores different aspects of Passamaquoddy society and culture using several different traditional dances as a mode of discussion. Prepared for GINTC 7102 Cultural Specialization Class, Lesley College. Scroll down to read article.

Aboriginal people perform at Pion-Era. Audience is visible in the foreground.

A photograph of a First Nations dancer in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations dancers (adults and children), in traditional garb,and a drum circle, at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations dancers in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.11 (p.803-835).

Chicana and Chicano Studies (M.A.)--California State University, Northridge, 2012.

Communications Studies Thesis (M.A.)--San Jose State University, 1999.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.11 (p.461-474).

Artist discusses the social, cultural, spiritual, and economic well-being of the hula kahiko (ancient dance).

Native American Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Davis, 2011.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2016.

Interview includes recollections of school, working during World War II, farm life as a child and as a widow.

Looks at how youth are reworking identity in Inuit communities through music.

Ethnomusicology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Looks at the work and culture of three Australian hip hoppers: Little G, MC Wire, and Morganics.

A photograph of First Nations people in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. Drummers and dancers (one adult and one child) are shown in the photograph. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

Recollections of traditional drum dancing by three Inuit performers.

Examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional benefits of hand-drumming practices in the pursuit of higher education.

Description of clothing and accessories worn by dancers showing transitional changes in style.

Illustrates how two songs from a Indigenous philosophical framework serve as lessons for ethical behaviour. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 81.

Website contains links to: information about individual communities, culture, treaty, timeline, video and audio clips, and interviews with Elders. Suitable as a classroom resource.

Overview of interview with internationally acclaimed Aboriginal artist.

Elders, men and women, reminisce on their early lives involving hard work and strict discipline and voice regrets that the young people of today are not given enough guidance.

Discussion of the need to preserve dances and other ceremonies in their original format and to show respect for them. No date given, probably Dec. 5-8, 1972 like the other files in this series.

This tape contains Cree songs sung by Eli Pooyak. These have not been translated.

Interview includes stories about the origin of the Sioux Dance and tales about the Sliding and Drumming hills.

Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood as well as recounting stories that she heard as a child.

Consists of an interview that gives an account of an earthquake in 1933.

Explores the relationship between environment, form of dance, and the role dance plays in political discourse for Alaskan Natives.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2009.

LeAnne Howe discusses the ongoing development and application of tribalography through the relationship between Native baseball, people and land. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 75.

Consists of an interview about the origin of the Pigeon Society of the Blood Indians as well as the Ghost Dance and Big Smoke ceremonies.

Looks at the Kahnawake Mohawk's involvement in the entertainment industry and its effects on their traditional culture.

Presents observation of coastal an Alaskan village over an eight month period from 1973 to 1974 in Tununak, on Nelson Island.

Describes how the Copper Eskimos from Coronation Gulf executed their drum dancing.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oklahoma, 2009.

Report shows the youth and community members perceived the Hip Hop Projects very positively and that these projects provide important opportunities for youth in Nunavut.

Music Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of Arizona, 2006.

Comments on a performance by Dana Claxton which uses replacement objects (i.e. beargrass rather than sweetgrass) instead of actual sacred objects.

Black and White Photograph of indigenous peoples dancing in front of a Hudson's Bay Company Store in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of elderly indigenous men dancing, while younger men beat drums in the background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous men and women, with some non-indigenous spectators holding a tea dance ceremony. Most wear traditional clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of Indigenous people watching men with drums and a suited man in foreground holding stick. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides