Men

Examines gender and identity, social acceptance by tribal communities and families, and health risks specific to American Indian gay men.

Observations from interviews conducted with 20 men regarding their perceptions of health, diabetes and prevention behaviors.

Study explores the challenges and outcomes of implementing a men's cancer retreat program.

Article examines the structures and functions of polygynist families (arrangements in which one man marries multiple women) and the practice and prevalence of polygyny among Cheyenne people.

Study examines colonization and alcohol as factors in violence.

Studies relationships relating to the complex interworkings of racial and gender issues in American history.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Oklahoma, 2003.

Discusses the processes used in two projects: the Indigenous Child Project and the Indigenous Fathers Project.

Writer and community organizer challenges several young Native men to organize their reserve communities in an effort to change the Indian Act. Duration: 32:06.

Describes the current state of crime and violence in Inuit communities and the programs and services that exist to reduce or eliminate violence against women and girls.

Studies indicate that Native American men report feelings of hopelessness, and lack in tradition or direction.

Uses a combination data from 2001 and 2006 Censuses, 2011 National Household Survey, and the Indian Register to calculate incidence and demographics for the two groups. Comments on implications of the high rates for young First Nations men, which could result in distortion of the male-female gender ratio and affect the continued legal existence of Status First Nations.

Reports views, opinions and experiences of eight fathers between the ages of 16 to 25, and provides ideas to enhance parent resources.

Discussion of the pre-colonial and current context of women and girls, boys and men, and Two-Spirit people and offers suggestions for taking action, as well as mental health and lateral violence. Includes timeline for "Queering Indigenous Canadian History".

Portrait of Cree chief Piapot or Pie-a-pot holding gun. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Titled "Cree Indian". From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Portrait of Deerfoot holding a rifle at his side. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Portrait of Indigenous person smoking a pipe. Location and exact date unknown. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Portrait of Indigenous man (from prairies) sitting in a chair. Location and exact date unknown. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Big Tobacco in Western dress standing in front of steps. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of Vincent Yellow Old Woman and two of his friends, all wearing western clothes. Taken on Blackfoot Reserve near Cluny, Alberta. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Portrait of Peigan Big Face in traditional clothing. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of Chief Ben Pasqua in headdress From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Stoney Chief Sampson Beaver, found on a postcard from Jasper National Park. He is wearing a headdress and other traditional clothing. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of Blackfoot Man, Many Turning Robes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of a group of Indigenous men in traditional clothing at the Calgary Stampede including, from left : Dick Bad Boy, Harry Red Gum, Joe Good Eagle, Manny Fire, Sam Red Old Man, and Willie White Pup. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two indigenous men in full traditional costume with painted teepee in the background at the Saskatoon Exhibition. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of three members of the Pigeon Society, including (from left): Rough Hair, Tom Four Horn, and Jim Rabbit. All are wearing traditional clothing. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of Blackfoot man, Spring Chief, in profile. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of man called Two Bear, in full traditional costume. The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two Indigenous men in buckskin beaded outfits (ceremonial costumes) smoking cigarettes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two Blackfoot men, Many Shots and White Headed Chief, simulating the starting of a prairie fire to protect the encampment from raiding tribes. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Recommends early prevention measures and intergenerational approaches to reduce substance abuse and improve parenting.

Looks at history and demographics of communities where there is a lack of care by fathers. Presents a multidimensional vision for positive change.

Looks at Erambie Aboriginal Station, West Cowra, New South Wales and the lives of five Aboriginal men.

Article uses a critical race analysis of oral histories and documents to examine how and why the first historically Native American fraternity and sorority (HNAFS), Alpha Pi Omega, was created, and the role that it played in experience of Indigenous students attending UNC – Chapel Hill in the mid-1990s.

Workshop aim was to create a sustainable approach to capacity development and research priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Looks at an agency designed to a provide service for Aboriginal men on achieving a healthy self-sufficient lifestyle.

In this article a teacher at Blackfeet Community College uses her memories of teaching Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Wayne Many Guns, and Shayanna England (three students) to discuss the issues of violence, MMIW and their prevalence for tribal college and university (TCU) students. Author calls on colleges and their funding bodies to provide extended supports to their students.

A photograph of four Aboriginal men (probably all Wahpeton Dakota) posing for the camera in the Prince Albert District, NWT [1901]. They wear western style clothes and cowboy hats. Two of them wear traditional beaded necklaces, and one holds a rifle. From left to right they are Naji, or Standing, Omani or Walking, Hanyetumani or Night Walking, and Falling Water (Dakota translation unclear).--Source of names, Charmbury Family--See SAB.

Historical note:

Looks at portrayal of father and traditional male gender norms in Luther Standing Bear's autobiography. Scroll down to page 19 to read article.

Looks at how some students used military drill as a way to survive the abuse faced at school by finding relief in travel opportunities to participate in performances and competitions off of the school grounds.

Extracted stories about addiction and recovery.

Discusses men who married Aboriginal women, lived on reserves and were considered a threat to maintaining separate racial spaces.. Chapter in book: Historicising Whiteness: Transnational Perspectives on Construction of Identity edited by Leigh Boucher, Jane Carey, and Katherine Ellinghaus.