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Harry Tremayne Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Harry Tremayne
Victoria Racette
Indian History Film Project
Interviewee discusses the role of his family in the Riel Rebellion; and gives a general account of his life.
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How Bush Medicine is Still Used Today in Kulumindini

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Albert Claudette
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 16, no. 6, November/December 1992, pp. 4-5
Encourages use of reliable and readily available bush medicines to treat skin infections and scabies as opposed to western medications.
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Howard Contin (Meskiash) Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Howard Contin
Alex Cywink
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview where he briefly mentions "bear-walking" (curse by an evil medicine man).
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Human and Horse Medicine Among Some Native American Groups

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence
Agriculture and Human Values, vol. 15, no. 2, June 1998, pp. 133-138
Looks at the concept of one medicine, the relationship between the doctor and horse in the Cheyenne, and the intimacy between people and their horses in the Navajo or Apache.
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Immune and Respiratory Herbs: A Resource for Tribal Communities During COVID-19

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elise Krohn
Valerie Segrest
Renee Davis
Rhonda Grantham
Sofie Geist
Information on plants and essential oils which can be used as antibacterials, antivirals, decongestants, expectorants, and to treat fevers, sore throats, and coughs. Includes advice on finding plants, harvest guidelines, and recipes for teas, tonics, and facial steams. Related video: Herbal Support During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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"The Importance of a Rose": Evaluating the Cultural Significance of Plants in Thompson and Lillooet Interior Salish

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy J. Turner
American Anthropologist, vol. 90, no. 2, New Series, June 1988, pp. 272-290
Using ethnobotanical data gathered from two groups in British Columbia, an index was developed to measure the cultural significance a given plant taxon. Discusses importance of such knowledge to the language.
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Indigenous Beliefs about Biomedical and Bush Medicine Treatment Efficacy for Indigenous Cancer Patients: A Review of the Literature

Alternate Title
Indigenous Beliefs of Cancer Treatment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
K. D. van Schaik
S. C. Thompson
Internal Medicine Journal, vol. 42, no. 2, February 2012, pp. 184-191
Results from search of peer-reviewed journal papers suggest five themes: concerns about toxicity of treatment; disconnect with physician; fears about absence from home during treatment; different beliefs about causes of the disease; and failure to address holistic health.
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Indigenous-led Health Care Partnerships in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lindsay Allen
Andrew Hatala
Sabina Ijaz
Elder David Courchene
Elder Burma Bushie
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 192, no. 9, March 2, 2020, pp. E208-E216
Authors examine Indigenous-led health collaborations in Canada which focus on integrating contemporary and traditional Indigenous knowledge and health care practices, including elements of cultural activities, self-determination, governance, language, medicine and wellness.
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Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources

Alternate Title
Climate Change Impacts in the United States: U.S. National Climate Assessment
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
T. M. Bull Bennett
Nancy G. Maynard
Patricia Cochran
Robert Gough
Kathy Lynn ... [et al.]
Looks at effects of climate change on food, water, hunting conditions, health and forced relocations. Chapter 12 from book: Climate Change Impacts in the United States edited by J. M. Melillo. Terese (T. C.) Richmond, and G. W. Yohe.
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Indigenous Plant Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Scouts Canada

Brief list arranged under headings leaves and plants, berries, and barks, with location, description and uses.

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Indigenous Populations Healing Traditions: Culture, Community and Mental Health Promotion with Canadian Aboriginal Peoples

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence Kirmayer
Cori Simpson
Margaret Cargo
Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 11, Supplement, October 2003, p. 15
Article attempts to identify issues and concepts to guide in developing culturally appropriate mental health strategies; argues the mental health problems have social origins that require social and political solutions.
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Ininímowin Climate Change Glossary

Alternate Title
Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Indigenous Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)

Discusses the importance of land, changes to medicine and plants; water, ice, and travel; wildlife; and reconnecting with the land. Gives a list Cree words associated with each topic. Forms part of the Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Indigenous Communities.

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Interview with Mrs. Cecile Many Guns (Grassy Water) and Mrs. Annie Buffalo (Bear Child)

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Cecile (Grassy Water) Many Guns
Annie (Bear Child) Buffalo
Dila Provost
Albert Sr. Yellowhorn
Indian History Film Project
Discussion of several topics: taking of Treaty #7, boundaries of Peigan Reserve; permit system; traditional curing practices; obtaining paint forceremonials; significance of rocks in Blackfoot culture; how the Blackfoot learned from the rock spirit how to drivethe buffalo over a cliff.
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Irene Dimick #2 Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Irene Dimick
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.
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Jack Crow Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jack Crow
Albert Yellowhorn
Indian History Film Project
A discussion of Treaty #7 as remembered by Mr. Jack Crow from information given to him by his parents.
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Jane McKee Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jane McKee
Cyndy Baskin
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of native use of plants for medicine. She tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of the white man and general accounts of her life in the bush.
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Jim Panamick 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Panamick
Tony Snowsill
Christine Welsh
Ernest Debassigae
Indian History Film Project
Jim Panamick describes working in a lumber camp, how to play an Indian game with a bat and ball, and tells stories of medicine men and curses. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.
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Jim Yelloweyes Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Yelloweyes
Abraham Burnstick
Indian History Film Project
Tells something of life before the taking of treaty, and his interpretation of Treaty #6.
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Jimmy and Charlie Chief Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jimmy Chief
Charlie Chief
Alphonse LittlePopular
Indian History Film Project
Interview of the grandsons of Little Bear who discuss lifestyle. They tell stories about Cree raids on Blackfoot;the hanging of Little Bear and murder of a storekeeper's son by a medicine man. Interpreter by Alphonse Littlepoplar.
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Joe Duquette Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Duquette
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.
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Joe Kapoeze 2 Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Kapoeze
Archie Baptiste
Indian History Film Project
The interview includes stories about the animal world before humans. Flood and creation myths combine elements of Indian and Christian stories. Also included are tales of Wasakedjak.
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John H. Brockelbank Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John H. Brockelbank
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
John H. Brockelbank was minister in the Dept. of Natural Resources from 1948-56 in the Saskatchewan NDP government. This interview reviews his years in office in relation to the development of the north, development of marketing agencies and cooperatives as well as his impressions of Malcolm Norris.
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Joseph A Sayers Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph A. Sayers
Mary J. Tavel
Indian History Film Project
Interview includes a description of traditional life style and the life of settlers on the prairies. It also includes stories of theft and murder by Indians.
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Josephine Roy Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Josephine Roy
Cyndy Baskin
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview with Josephine Roy where she gives a description of Indian medicine.
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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
Two women tell their stories of growing up on Whitefish Lake Reserve. Transcriber : Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Mary Lou Fox.
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Ladies Workshop 5

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Annie Rock Thunder
Mrs. Fourhorn
Wm. (Mrs.) Joseph
Angeline (Mrs.) Roberts
Indian History Film Project
Group of elderly ladies compare old and new ways in childbirth, child rearing, use of alcohol, medicines, etc.
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