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Where There Are Always Wild Strawberries

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ethel B. Gardner
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 1, Q epethet ye Mestiyexw, 2000, pp. 7-13
Description
Presents author's personal life experiences using traditional Stó:lõ narrative style and metaphor and the importance of reviving the Halq'emeylem language.
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Wherever I Go: Myles Lalor's 'Oral History'

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Luise Hercus
Aboriginal History, vol. 24, 2000, pp. 316-317
Description
Book review of: Wherever I Go edited with an introduction and afterword by Jeremy Beckett. Review located by scrolling to page 316.
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Whispers of This Wik Woman

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Noel Loos
Aboriginal History, vol. 28, 2005, pp. 176-178
Description
Book review of: Whispers of This Wik Woman by Fiona Doyle. Review located by scrolling to page 176.
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[White Man Water and Interview with Erica Prussing]

Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Erica Prussing
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with an author about her book White Man Water and research on the Northern Cheyenne First Nation. Duration: 29:32.
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White Men Can't Teach: Native Authors, White Teachers, and Classroom Authority

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Burns Cooper
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 6, no. 1, Series 2: Feminist and Post-Colonial Approaches, Spring, 1994, pp. 11-23
Description
Looks at an experimental section of a composition course with a reading list composed almost entirely of American Indian and Alaska Native authors. The article also discusses how the controversies about the readings were attributed to fundamentalist views, lack of experience in reading literature, sensitivity about ethnic issues, and feminism. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Who Am I?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karl Menninger
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 4, no. 3, May 1965, pp. [27-32]
Description
Author explores the concept of self-identity by looking at his own family background.
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Who Gets to Tell the Stories? Carlisle Indian School: Imagining a Place of Memory Through Descendant Voices

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louellyn White
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 57, no. 1, Spring, 2018, pp. 122-144
Description

Examines boarding school through the lenses of the student's descendants recollections of their families experiences.  Through these means the stories will continued to be told once there are no more living alumni. 

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Who Killed Alberta Williams?

Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Connie Walker
Marnie Luke
Description
Eight part podcast and slideshow about an unsolved 27 year old murder that took place along the Highway of Tears near Prince Rupert, B.C. and the investigation by lead investigator Gary Kerr. Episodes run between 35:00 - 45:00 minutes. Includes transcripts.
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Who Me?

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Chris Martinez
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 1, The Winding Road to Student Success, Fall, 2006, pp. 30-31
Description
Presents a poem titled, Who Me?, written by a student of Fort Peck Community College.
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Who We Are and What We Do

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim Barnes
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 67-70
Description
The author recounts how he has become a writer and shares his experience in discovering who he is and what he does.
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A Whole Person

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dave Madden
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 1, Celebrating Tribal College Journals 20th Anniversary, Fall, 2009, pp. 51-52
Description
Presents a personal narrative titled, A Whole Person, written by a student of Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS.
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Whose Land Is It? Rethinking Sovereignty in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas XemŦoltW̱ Claxton
John Price
BC Studies, no. 204, (Un)Settling the Islands: Race, Indigeneity, and the Transpacific, 01 09, 2020, pp. 115-138
Description
Examines the foundations and depth of Indigenous peoples’ claims to and resistance to seceding their traditional territories in British Columbia. Provides a venue for W̱SÁNEĆ and Mowachaht/Muchalaht communities to articulate their relationship to the land, each other, and their understandings of their sovereignty.
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Why Native Alaskans Didn't Surrender

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Julia O'Malley
American Theatre, vol. 26, no. 3, March 2009, p. 23
Description
Brief discussion of the play Battles of Fire and Water by Dave Hunsaker. The playwright used oral and written histories about battles (in 1802 and 1804) fought by Russians and the Tlingits over land, as the basis for the play.
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Why We Are Sticking To Our Stories

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tina Deschenie
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Our Story, Our Way, Winter, 2007
Description
Describes stories told to the author by her mother and father in Diné and English and comments on the necessity of preserving both languages and stories.
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Wife, Mother, Provider, Defender, God: Women in Lakota Winter Counts

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Risch
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 27, no. 3, 2003, pp. 1-30
Description

An historical perspective on gender in relation to waniyetu wowakapi (winter counts) or hekta yawap. reveals evidence of women's roles; author suggests further historical research.

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Wilfred & Harriet Chocan Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Wilfred Chocan
Harriet Chocan
Mary Mountain
Iris Baker
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.
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[Will Truth Bring Reconciliation?]

Alternate Title
ReVision Quest ; July 7, 2010
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Darrell Dennis
Leanne [Slay?]
Lyn Bishop
Eric Robinson
Chuck Strall
Description
Features stories of people participating in the sharing circle held at the Winnipeg event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Duration: 27:30.
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William Beaver Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Beaver
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Beaver, a 41-year-old councillor at Trout Lake, complains that members of the Bigstone band who live away from Wabasca receive no help from the band, and stresses the need for a reserve in the Trout Lake area, with sports facilities.
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William Day Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Day
Burton Jacobs
Patricia Soney
Indian History Film Project
Description
General discussion about the Walpole Island Reserve.
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William Harding Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Harding
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Harding describes his impressions of Malcolm Norris and the two groups in which they met.
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William & Helen Trudeau 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Trudeau
Helen Trudeau
Tony Snowsill
Christine Welsh
Ernest Debassigae
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Trudeau talks about being adopted and the schooling she received as a child. Mr. Trudeau talks about growing up on the farm, and later working in the lumber and fishing industries. Interpreter : Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber : Joanne Greenwood.
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William & Helen Trudeau 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Trudeau
Helen Trudeau
Tony Snowsill
Christine Welsh
Ernest Debassigae
Indian History Film Project
Description
William and Helen Trudeau discuss the traditional ways of gathering, preserving and storing food. They also talk about the origins of some traditional stories. Interpreter : E. Debassigae ; transcribed by J. Greenwood.
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William & Helen Trudeau 3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Trudeau
Helen Trudeau
Tony Snowsill
Christine Welsh
Ernest Debassigae
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Trudeau talks about the origins of his family. Interpreter : E. Debassigae ; transcriber : J. Greenwood.
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William MacDonald Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William MacDonald
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Negotiations of Treaty #8 regarding promises made, and requests for reserve land at Fort MacKay.
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William Okeymaw Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Okeymaw
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
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William Okeymaw Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Okeymaw
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
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William Seeseewatum Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Seeseewatum
Roger Nanooch
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interviewee talks about the signing of Treaty #8, the establishment of Wood Buffalo National Park, and requests for a reserve at Garden River.
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William Steinhauer Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Steinhauer
Louis Rain
Ken Tyler
Indian History Film Project
Description
Account of the sale of Saddle Lake Reserve lands.
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William Thornhill Knox Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Thornhill Knox
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Bill Knox was a mining prospector who hired Jim Brady to assist him. He talks about Brady's work and theories relating to his disappearance.
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William Tooshkenig Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Tooshkenig
Burton Jacobs
Gladys Tooshkenig
Indian History Film Project
Description
Deals with a farming operation on Walpole Island.
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Willie Eagle Plume Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Eagle Plume
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
Includes an account of the signing of Treaty #7; allocation of lands;leasing land to Mormons; trust fund.
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Willie McLeod Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie McLeod
Margaret Stobie
Indian History Film Project
Description
General account of his life. No date given, probably in the 1970's.
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Willie Roberts Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Roberts
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
This 64 year old resident of Beaver Ranch Reserve gives his understanding of the treaty promises.
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Willie Scraping White Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Scraping White
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
A brief description of the signing of Treaty 7, and how the Mormons came to live in Cardston.
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Willing to Serve: American Indians

Alternate Title
Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Library of Congress
Description
Links to video and audio interviews with nine veterans.
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Wilma Moore Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Wilma Moore
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Wilma Moore was a teacher in Saskatoon who was involved in the Saskatchewan Metis Society in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Wilton Littlechild: Truth and Reconciliation

Alternate Title
Speak Truth to Power Canada
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Wilton Littlechild
Description
Lesson plan for grades 5 to 12 (six 60 min. class periods) includes interview, biography, activities, and additional resources.
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Winds and Thunder

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
John Hellson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells Indian stories that attempt to explain seasonal changes and other meteorological phenomena. NOTE: This is the continuation and completion of the story about the thunder (IH-AA.104).
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Winifred David Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Winifred David
W.J. Langlois
B. (Dr.) Efrat
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she tells the story of the first encounter between Captain James Cook and the Nootka Indians.
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[Winston Wuttunee. Part 1]

Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
[Winston Wuttunee: A Life of Music and Spirit: The Early Years]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Winston Wuttunee
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with Winston Wuttunee, Cree entertainer and winner of the 2013 Indspire award. Duration: 29:21.
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Winter in Lingit Aani Brings Magpies and Ravens

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ernestine Hayes
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2009, pp. 90-94
Description
Reflects on lessons learned from the authors' grandmother, such as watching and learning from spiders. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 90.
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