Artists

Art History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 2000.

Looks at an artist whose paintings examine colonial history, Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal interactions, and everyday life.

Overview of artist Patrick Scott's life and discussion of his art work. Focuses on the construction of and materials used in his feather fans. Includes photographs.

Discusses the sale of Kane's field sketches and notes to an American collector and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act of 1977.

Describes the travels and work of the artist and adventurer who was commissioned by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) to sketch portraits of Indigenous peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 102.

Book review of: Pelts to Stone by Mark Kalluak. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 27.

Discusses three photographic works: Three Sisters, The Bird that Carries Language Back to Another and Corn Blue Room.

Artist speaks about his works and the power of art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 48.

Arts and Sciences Graduate School Thesis (Ph.D.)---Columbia University, 2001. Presents analytical review of artistic works including those of James Lavadour, Kay WalkingStick and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie.

2nd edition.

Introductory biographical article followed by a interview conducted on June 8, 2005.

Looks at the disappointment felt by the artist, Mildred Valley Thornton, when the Government of Canada refused to buy her collection of paintings in its entirety.

Catalogue of exhibition of works relating to portraits of Aboriginals at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, AB. Works of artists from around the world include Paul Kane, Frederick Verner, Karl Bodmer, Henry Cross, James Henderson and Nicholas de Grandmaison. Exhibition organized by Andrew Oko.

Discusses the artwork of Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and what it reveals.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2010.

A series of 31 sketches of Indigenous [dancers] in various poses; done in ink on paper. Some titled sketches are: Iroquois; New Mexico; Canadian; Alaskan.

Historical note:

Short article about the artist Henry Beaudry of the Mosquito First Nation, Saskatchewan.

Art History (M.A)--University of British Columbia, 1984.

Reflections on the creative style and influences found in the Salish artist's works.

Looks at Hugh Garner's writing career and how these particular stories reflect his concerns about oppression.

Interprets cowboy art form from the western United States and suggests why these paintings continue to have loyal audiences for the past century.

Book review of: Rance Hood: Mystic Painter by James J. Hester and Rance Hood.

Article considers the early work of Nathan Jackson and discusses the ways that his paintings, prints, and textile works blend traditional Tlingit designs, patterns, and colour schemes with modernist elements.

Analysis of Kent Monkman's 2006 series of photographs entitled, The Emergence of a Legend which shows his alter ego.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1999.

Discusses artists who are reclaiming rock art as part of their own history and "re-inventing" the art form. Includes artists such as: Joanne Cardinal-Schubert, the late Norval Morrisseau, and Ahmoo Angeconeb.

Discusses the work of a painter/sculptor who blends ancient Hopi symbols and contemporary Western visual styling.

Discusses how sculptor's dual heritage influenced her artwork and challenged the popular representations of Native Americans.

Artist's website contains links to: exhibitions, list of performances (includes six videos), publications, bio and curatorial essays.

Overview of Belmore's art work, who often portrays images that don't adhere to the expected conceptions of Indigenous peoples of North America.

Review of: Le Monde de Tivi Etok: La Vie et l'Art d'un Aîné Inuit by Joby Weetaluktuk and Robert Bryant. Review in French.

Book review of: Reclaiming History: Ledger Drawings by the Assiniboine Artist Hongeeyeesa by Valerie Robertson.

Article analyzes the songs of Jessie "Ed" Davis (1944-1988), a noted Native American musician.

Book review of: The Red Man's Bones by Benita Eisler.

Exhibition catalogue.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

Liberal Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2007.

Educational Research Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2005.

Comments on early twentieth century Native American artists and their paintings.

Native American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of California, Davis, 2009.

Presents reflective tributes to the artist. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 39.

Jackie "La-Sah" Timothy, master carver talks about the culture of the Sliammon people who live along the coast of British Columbia.

Exhibit held at the National Museum of the American Indian. Curated by Gerald McMaster and co-curated by Arthur Renwick. Features works by: Marianne Nicolson, Shelley Niro, Mateo Romero, Nora Naranjo-Morse, C. Maxx Stevens, Jolene Rickard and Mary Longman.

“Documents the carving and raising of 'The Respect to Bill Reid' totem pole at the UBC Museum of Anthropology in 2000.” Artists, pole figures, tools, and a Haida village at the Museum are featured.

Book reviews of: Powhatan's Mantle: Indians in the Colonial Southeast edited by Peter Wood. Navajo Textiles: The William Randolph Hearst Collection by Nancy J. Blomberg. Utmost Good Faith: Patterns of Apache-Mexican Hostilities in Northern Chihuahua Border Warfare, 1821-1848 by William B. Griffen. The Confederate Cherokees: John Drew's Regiment of Mounted Rifles by W.