Inuit Myth in the Film "Brother Bear"

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tali M. Schroeder
Oglethrope Journal of Undergraduate Research, vol. 1, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-7
Description
Contends that while the film represented many true to life parts of Inuit culture, a few aspects were not accurate.
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Inuit Songbird Honoured

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rosa Harris-Adler
Inuktitut, no. 99, Winter, 2006, p. 21
Description
Tagaq (Tanya Gillis) wins Best Female performer category at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards held in Toronto on Nov. 25, 2005.
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Inuit Youth in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Franco Buscemi
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Indigenous Youth, 2005, pp. 60-66
Description
Looks at various activities of youth organizations across northern Canada. To access this article, scroll down to page 60.
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Iroquois Language and Songs

Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Ohwejagehka
Description
Brief introduction to three of the six languages and social songs of the Iroquois Confederacy.
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Is Galore "Our" Story?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Terry Goldie
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 46, no. 2, Special Issue: Finding Common Ground, Spring, 2012, pp. 83-98
Description
Essay combines, If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories?: Finding Common Ground by J. Edwards Chamberlin and Galore by Michael Crummey to consider the kinship Newfoundlanders have with their province.
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It's Not a Poem. It's My Life: Navajo Singing Identities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth M. Roemer
Studies in American Indian Literature, vol. 24, no. 2, Summer, 2012, pp. 84-103
Description
Discusses poetry, autobiography, oral literatures and traditional songs. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 84.
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"James Blackman and Jim Nicotine"

Images » Photographs
Description
This photograph appeared in the 22 December 1953 Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Clipping on page 14 of scrapbook (A-792-2). The caption read: "Chief Blackman of Little Pine, left, and Jim Nicotine of Red Pheasant who is sounding the tom tom and singing "The Queen" in Cree."
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Jani Lauzon

Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
accudub inc.
Description
Contains links to music, acting, puppetry, gallery, downloads, links and upcoming appearances of this Métis artist.
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Julia Petatagoose

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Nora King
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julia Petatagoose
Nora King
Christine Welsh
Indian History Film Project
Description
Two women tell their stories of growing up on Whitefish Lake Reserve. Transcriber : Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Mary Lou Fox.
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Julian Gladue Interview 3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julian Gladue
Alfred J. Beaver
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Gladue, aged 86, describes the discovery of Trout Lake, Alberta; the abundance of buffalo in the area; his life as atrapper. He gives a detailed and graphic account of a winter journey from Wabasca to Yellowknife and back, including his attendance at a Chipewyan funeral and feast.
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Keep True to Your Dreams, Says Country Star

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Debora Steel
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 8, November 2012, p. 18
Description

Brief profile of a positive role model for children diagnosed with diabetes.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

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Keeping the Fire Alive

Alternate Title
Reflection Paper (National Gathering on Aboriginal Artistic Expression)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Florent Vollant
Description
Argues the importance of encouraging young Aboriginal performers.
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Kinnie Starr to Independently Release New Album 'Kiss It'

Articles » General
Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 10,25
Description

Comments on an award winning musician who, when singing outdoors, the birds gather around and tweet.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Kisiskâciwan: Indigenous Voices from Where the River Flows Swiftly

E-Books
Author/Creator
Saukamappee (Young Man)
James Settee
Charles Pratt
kā-kišīwē (Loud Voice)
atakawinin (The Gambler)
kamooses
mistawāsis (Big Child)
atāhkakohp (Star Blanket)
payipwāt
wīhkasko-kisēyin (Sweet Grass)
mistahi-maskwa (Big Bear)
kā-miyēstawēsit (Beardy)
wāwikanihk kā-otāmahoht (Strikes Him on the Back)
tatanka iyotake (Sitting Bull)
peopeo kiskiok hihih (White Bird)
Gabriel Dumont
pīhtikwahānapiwiyin (Poundmaker)
Louis Riel
kā-papāmahcahkwēw (Wandering Spirit)
piyēsiw-awāsis (Thunderchild)
nāh-namiskwākāpaw (Louis Moosomin)
kā-kīsikāw-pīhtukāw (Coming-Day)
kā-wīhkaskusahk (Maggie Achenam)
Abel Watetch
Edward Ahenakew
Michel Benjamin
Charlie Janvier
Charles Ryder
Peter Vandall
Marie Merasty
Eleanor Brass
nêhiyaw (Glecia Bear)
John F. Cote
Alice Ahenakew
Berta O'Watch
Arsene Fontaine
Howard Adams
Annie Benonie
George Klyne
Alexander Wolfe
Jim Kâ-Nîpitêhtêw
Augie Merasty
Helen Francis
Herbert Walker
Freda Ahenakew
Hubert Gunn
Vicki Wilson
Bernelda Wheeler
Maria Campbell ...
Gloria Mehlmann
Doug Cuthand
Margaret Reynolds
Tom Jackson
Priscilla Settee
Beth Cuthand
Blair Stonechild
Rita Bouvier
SkyBlue Mary Morin
Jo-Ann Episkenew
Erroll Kinistino
Sky Dancer Louise Bernice Halfe
John Cuthand
Solomon Ratt
Janice Acoose
Joseph Naytowhow
Kim Soo Goodtrack
Harold Johnson
Bevann Fox
Paul Seesequasis
Winona Wheeler
Connie Fife
Yvette Nolan
Ernie Louttit
James Tyman
Carol Daniels
Floyd Flavel Starr
Gregory Scofield
Warren Cariou
Randy Lundy
Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway
Andrea Menard
Jessie Archibald-Barber
Lisa Bird-Wilson
Merelda Fiddler
Kevin Wesaquate
Brad Bellegarde
Thomas Roussin
Mika Lafond
Tenille Campbell
Shannon McNabb
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Koko-Bera Island Style Music

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Black
Grace Koch
Aboriginal History, vol. 7, no. 2, 1983, pp. 157-172
Description
Looks at style that incorporates social commentary and historical events into the songs lyrics.
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The Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw) and Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) of Vancouver at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy J. Parezo
Native Studies Review, vol. 18, no. 2, 2009, pp. 121-131
Description
Discusses the ethnographic exhibits at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis that included a group of Nootka and Kwakiutl cultural performers and artists, as well as a traditional native house, a canoe, and other artifacts.
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Laronde's Career a Celebration of Aboriginal Culture

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Stevens
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 6, September 2005, p. OB2
Description

Recounts the achievements of Sandra Laronde, founder of Native Women in the Arts and Red Sky Performance.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.18.

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Last Good Sundance on the Blood Reserve

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
Dave Melting Tallow
Joanne Greenwood
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the ceremonies associated with a Holy Lodge. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life.
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Leela Gilday

Web Sites » Personal
Description
Features selected audio recordings of singer/songwriter's work, news of upcoming concerts and cds, and list of awards/nominations.
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Legends of Our Times: Native Cowboy Life

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Gail Paul Armstrong
Prairie Forum, vol. 24, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 131-134
Description
Book review of: Legends of Our Times: Native Cowboy Life by Morgan Baillargeon and Leslie Tepper.
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The Listener: Remembering The Dane-zaa Soundscape Recordings of Howard Broomfield

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin Ridington
Jillian Ridington
BC Studies, no. 193, Summer, 2017, pp. 147-161
Description
Discusses the importance of audio recordings and describes work done with First Nations in British Columbia ; the recordings have now been digitized, compiled and mounted online as part of the Ridington/Dane-zaa audio archive. Gives descriptions of a random sample of archive's content.
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Literacy: More Than Words: Literacy for Aboriginal Populations

Alternate Title
Literacy for Aboriginal Populations
Literacy More Than Words: Presentations: Literacy for Aboriginal Populations
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Council of Ministers of Education
Canada
Description
Contains links to webcasts and presentations on Aboriginal literacy from the Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum 2008: Legacy, which was put on by the Council of Ministers of Education and took place in nine different locations across Canada.
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Little Island Cree Gets Juno Nomination

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 1, spring, 1998, p. 20
Description
Traditional drum group from Island Lake First Nation nominated for the Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording category
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Living in Two Worlds

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Indigenous Media Students
Description
Video follows Dave Arden, an Indigenous Australian musician/songwriter and a group of Indigenous people called "Parkies' who congregate in the park. Duration: 26:06.
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Maintaining Native Heritage: Songs Based on Poetry of Alex Posey

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kirsten C. Kunkle
The Lincoln Humanities Journal, vol. 1, Follow Your Passion: Representations of Passion in the Humanities, Fall, 2013, pp. 43-49
Description
Looks at original commissioned songs that are a mixture of European musical styles and poetry of Alex Posey. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 43 to read article.
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