Music & Song

Aboriginal women discuss their spiritual practices. Duration: 12 min.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.

Examines vocal games from Northern Quebec, South Baffin Land and the Igloolik, Caribou and Netsilik Inuit.

Reproduces two articles from the Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, vol. 5, Section II, 1887.

Overview of the life and work of Sámi musician, poet, and author.

Interviews caregivers and family members about using Yoik, Saami traditional music, on patients with dementia to aid in communication and memory.

Discusses the connection between yoik poetry and modern Sami poetry.

Music Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brown University, 2003.

Presents a telephone conversation with three First Nations artists. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 94.

Consists of an interview and the singing of various ceremonial songs.

Various ceremonial songs are sung by Howard Hind Man.

Musicology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Colorado, 2008.

Describes acts of bravery committed by American Indians during World War I and provides transcriptions of three songs.

Brief introduction to "classic" (before Western influences) Inuit song and poetry. Entire journal on one pdf. Scroll down to page 57 to read articles.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 1978.

Chronological discography covering music from the Great Plains areas of Canada and the United States.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2007.

Looks at the winner, Leela Gilday, of the Aboriginal recording of the year awarded at the 2007 Juno Awards in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Article located on pages 1-2 and by scrolling to pages 12-13.

The 13:34-minute video was filmed at Valley View School in Beauval and features special guest Winston Wuttunee and the students singing songs in English and Cree by the teachers and students of the school for the Celebrate Saskatchewan festivities in 1981. Filming and production was by the DNS Extension Services Branch.

Historical note:

A video titled 'Songs to Celebrate Saskatchewan' recorded in 1981 by staff of the Extension Service Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan in Beauval.

Study findings confirm that some opportunities, generated by tourism development and changes in federal–Aboriginal relations, have begun to challenge non-native stereotypes.

Music Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Pennsylvania, 2002.

Study looks at the meaning and significance of musical recordings that reflect Aboriginal identity and presents three case studies of Aboriginal rock groups.

History Thesis (M.A.)--North Carlina State University, 2012.

Black and white photograph of a group of South Peigans with brass instruments performing at the MacLeod parade. They wear headdresses and other traditional clothing.

Looks at how both singing and dancing constitute shared elements of minority cultures. The article also discusses how the spatial construction of musical narrative of minority discourse is predetermined by the unity between aural and visual perception. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Reports on the scholarly works of the noted expert on Native American music and folklore in the south west area of the United States.

Brief profile of a vocal duo known for both their harmonies and song writing skills.

Information on the group comprised of Nancy Johnson, Michele Perpaul and Tania Cordoba. Provides links to photos, music and a brief history of the group.

Brief article on the nominees and winners at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

"Selected images of Native clothing, musical instruments, and games and toys from the collections of the Canadian Museum of Civilization" arranged by First Nation and community groups as well as by category of image.

Interview with an author who studies and writes about Inuit writing, storytelling, and performance from a range of genres. Duration: 30:17.

Book review of: Stories in a New Skin by Keavy Martin. Review located by scrolling to page 239.

Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2009.

Introduces the storytellers who presented at the 2007 Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling week through song, photographs and a storytelling circle. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Ancient Tlingit song.

The participants in the interview tell various stories.

Looks at dance as a means to satisfy the participants spiritual and emotional needs.

Explores appropriation of the country music genre by Australian Aboriginals and Native Americans to express their histories, beliefs and connection to the land.

A photograph of students and staff in front of the Indian Industrial School at Battleford. Photograph shows the new east wing added in 1889. Religious and academic subjects, trade courses and a physical education program were included in the curriculum. The students at the far right hold musical instruments (trumpet, bass drum and snare drum are partially visible).

Looks at War Dance songs, Hand Game songs, and Medicine Pipe songs.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Book review of: Surviving Through the Days edited by Herbert W. Luthin. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Presents the Inuk singer songwriter's six albums along with her biography, speaking engagements and concert tours.

Explores Tohono O'odham Swallow songs in the context of the Tekakwitha Conference.

Saskatoon record label producing both contemporary and traditional music.