Visual Arts

Edgar Heap of Birds

Alternate Title
Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series
[Otis Visiting Artist: Edgar Heap of Birds]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Edgar Heap of Birds
Description
Artist speaks about his political art and the linkages he has made with other indigenous cultures. Duration: 26:35.
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[Edgar Heap of Birds]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Emily E Auger
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 36, no. 1, 2016, pp. 233-234
Description
Book review of Edgar Heap of Birds by Bill Anthes.
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Editor's Note [American Indian Quarterly, Volume 39, Number 1]

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lindsey Claire Smith
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 39, no. 1, Winter, 2015, pp. vii-ix
Description
Introductory article to the issue by new editor announcing an emphasis on Indigenous cover art and an, "Artist Statement" commentary by the cover artist.
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Elisapee Inukpuk: "I Enjoy Dollmaking Immensely"

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Martha Inukpuk-Iqaluk
Elisapee Inukpuk
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 4, Winter, 1996, pp. 10-13
Description
Interview with a dollmaker from Nunavik. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 10.
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Elsie Klengenberg: "I Like to Draw People, Animals and Little Kids"

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joanne McNeal
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 4, Winter, 1996, pp. 17-19
Description
Comments summarized from an interview videotaped during the Great Northern Arts Festival in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 17.
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Emendatio

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian]
Description
Website for James Luna's performance and installation art exhibition which took place at the George Gustav Heye Center in 2008.
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The Eskimo Art Business

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marybelle Mitchell
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 4, Special Issue: Inuit Art World, Fall/Winter, 1990/1991, pp. 28-33
Description
Traces the history of efforts to develop and market Inuit art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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Eskimo Print Maker, Pudlo

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
R. Gilliat (photographer)
Description
Head and shoulders image of Pudlo, Inuit print maker.
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Ethnic Cleansing, Homestyle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jace Weaver
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring, 1994, pp. 27-39
Description
Examines images of Indigenous peoples in the American musical on stage and film, from the past to the present.
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Evaluation of the Kòts'iìhtła ("We Light the Fire") Project: Building Resiliency and Connections through Strengths-Based Creative Arts Programming for Indigenous Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sahar Fanian
Stephanie K. Young
Mason Mantla
Anita Daniels
Susan Chatwood
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, Special Issue: Suicide and Resilience in Circumpolar Populations , 2015, p. article no. 27672
Description
Discusses workshop where Tłįchǫ youth explored critical community issues and find solutions together using creative arts.
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The Exploration of Northwest Coast Indian Art, 1774-2003

Alternate Title
[Contemporary Issues in Northwest Coast Native American Art]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Bill Holm
Description
Lecturer discusses early collectors and the objects they acquired, and his personal experiences with the region's culture. Duration: 47:35.
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Exploring Inuit Culture Curriculum

Alternate Title
Lesson Plans on Inuit Culture
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.
Description
Resources grouped into Grades 4 to 6, Grades 7 to 9, and Grade 10 and above. Many lesson plans are linked to films produced by Isuma TV.
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Facial Paintings of the Indians of Northern British Columbia

Alternate Title
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 2. Anthropology ; v. 1
[Publications of] the Jesup North Pacific Expedition ; v. 1 (1898-1900), pt. 1
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Franz Boas
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History
Description
Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 2 (p. [3]-24, [6] plates).
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Facial Paintings of the Indians of Northern British Columbia

Alternate Title
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 2. Anthropology ; v. 1
[Publications of] the Jesup North Pacific Expedition ; v. 1 (1898-1900), pt. 1
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Franz Boas
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History
Description
Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 2 (p. [3]-24, [6] plates).
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[Father Meme; Shrouds of White Earth]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
A. Robert Lee
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 4, Winter, 2011, pp. [116]-120
Description
Book reviews of: Father Meme and Shrouds of White Earth both by Gerald Vizenor. Scroll to page 116 for article.
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Feathers Float

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jenny Fraser
ConunDrumOnline, vol. 3, June 2006, p. [?]
Description
Looks at an exhibition that marked a gathering between artists from Canada and Australia.
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File Classification System: Administrative (Housekeeping) and Operational Records Indian and Inuit Affairs Program [1872-c1980)]

Alternate Title
A Guide to the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "File History Cards", 1872-c1980
Guide pour les Fiches sur l'historique de dossiers des Affaires Indiennes et du Nord Canada, 1872-c1980
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Description
Lists subject file blocks and subsections, and contains guide to various fiches used by Indian Affairs and its predecessors to track files created in headquarters central registry. English guide follows French version.
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A Filtered Vision: The World According to Arnaqu Ashevak

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patricia Feheley
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 2, Summer, 2006, pp. 24-31
Description
Analysis of sources of inspiration for the work of the prominent Inuit contemporary artist. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 24.
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First Nations Culture: Who Knows What?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charlotte Townsend-Gault
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 23, no. 1, [Monopolies of Knowledge in the University and Society], Winter, 1998, pp. [31-?]
Description
Questions about art and whether it should be referred to in the western sense or whether art is the repository and communicator of those with culturally specific knowledge.
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First Nations Films

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Nations Films
Description
Showcases documentary films for, by, and about First Nations people in DVD format.
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First Nations, First Thoughts Conference: Abstracts and Papers

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Centre of Canadian Studies
University of Edinburgh
Description
Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.
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First Peoples' Heritage, Language & Culture Council

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Peoples’ Heritage
Language and Culture Council
Description
Website contains consultation, guidance, support and funding for First Nations’ people of British Columbia’s communities for language, arts and culture projects.
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First Peoples' Map of B.C.

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)
Description
Website contains index of languages, First Nations and brief biographies of community leaders. Includes audio links to key phrases in various languages.
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Five Suggestions for Better Living

Alternate Title
On Aboriginal Representation in the Gallery
[Canadian Ethnology Service ; paper no. 135]
[Mercury series]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Skawennati Tricia Fragnito
Description
Makes recommendations aimed at artists and curators: group shows should be less frequent and more focused, increased opportunities for solo exhibitions should exist, non-Aboriginal curators should include Aboriginal artists in their practices and vice versa. Excerpt from:On Aboriginal Representation in the Gallery edited by Lynda Jessup and Shannon Bagg.
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Flag, n.d.

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a design of a Canadian flag which includes arrows to represent indigenous peoples.
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Folk Art? Fine Art?

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sharon van Raalte
Rudolf Arnheim
Terry Ryan
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 1, no. 2, Summer, 1986, pp. 5-7
Description
Art historian and adviser to the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative discuss the current status of Inuit art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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Free Spirit Gallery

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Free Spirit Gallery
Description
Commercial gallery presenting images of Inuit, First Nation and Native American artworks.
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From a Whisper to a Scream

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lynne Bell
Canadian Art, vol. [27], no. [4], Winter, 2010, pp. 102-107
Description
Focuses on artist Dana Claxton and her exhibition Sitting Bull and the Moose Jaw Sioux.
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From Our Hands / An Exhibition of Native Hand Crafts. - 12 November - 5 December 1982. - Program.

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Art Gallery at Harbourfront
Description
Program booklet of a primarily Ontario native hand crafts exhibition in Toronto, ON. Short articles on the various aspects of hand crafts precede lists of exhibitors and their works. Hand crafts include basketry, beadwork, clothing, headdresses, dolls, footwear, snowshoes, pipes and rattles.
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