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Continuity and Creativity in Iroquois Beadwork

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Morgan Perkins
American Anthropologist, vol. 106, no. 3, New Series, September 2004, pp. 595-599
Description
Review essay of an exhibition, Across Borders: Beadwork in Iroquois Life, that examines the artistic, cultural and political significance of beadwork in both traditional and contemporary Iroquois culture.
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Cora Sanderson Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Cora Sanderson
Janet R. Fietz
Archdeacon J.E. McKay
Indian History Film Project
Description
Cora Sanderson and Archdeacon J.E. McKay tell of their lives in the bush and in La Ronge.
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Corn Husk Dolls

Alternate Title
Hodinohso:ni Art Lesson #9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Kay Olan]
Kathryn Jamieson
Description

Includes brief instructions in both English and Seneca and the story Legend of the No Face Doll.

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Cradle Boards for Babies

Alternate Title
Hodinohso:ni Art Lesson ; no. 7
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Rick Hill]
[Roxanne Sky]
Description

Discusses various examples of Mohawk and Seneca boards and the techniques used to create them.

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Craft Competition: National Pow Wow 16

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Kostelnik
Whispering Wind, vol. 42, no. 5, Issue 291, May 2014, p. 24
Description
Author and judge for the National Craft Competition highlights the importance of Native American craftwork as a link to the past as well as its use in ceremonies and dress.
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Crafts, Folk Art and Ethnic Culture

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 5, May 1980, pp. 23-26
Description
Issue features Jim Ryder, Angelique Merasty and Florine Hotomoni, all Saskatchewan artists who work with traditional materials. Includes photographs.
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Cree Elders Workshop 10

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Charley Buffalo Calf
Jim Hoostie
Pius Dustyhorn
Alex Bonaise
Alex Stick
Eli Bear
Jim Kanipitetew
Jonas Lariviere
George Morningstar
John Rockthunder
Mrs. Waskewitch
Mrs. Alec Child
Eva Paskimin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discussion by Elders who express regrets at loss of traditional customs and values and desire a return of schools on reserves ; a need to preserve Indian ceremonies and Indian medicines ; concerns about problems with alcohol recur throughout.
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Crow Style Bridle Ornament

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lewis Richards
Whispering Wind, vol. 45, no. 3, May 2017, pp. 28-29
Description
Describes the construction of the ornament made for a special horse who returned to St. Stephens Mission on his own volition.
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Culture and Tourism in the Navajo Country

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen C. Jett
Journal of Cultural Geography, vol. 11, no. 1, 1990, pp. 85-107
Description
Historical background on the creation of the Southwest-Indian image and on Navajo Country tourism.
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Culture Days a Showcase for Aboriginal Heritage

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 14
Description
Comments on the many interactive cultural activities to be held around the country including Saskatchewan. Article found by scrolling to page 14 and 15.
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A Curated Selection of Mary Yuusipik's Work

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria von Finckenstein
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 3, Fall, 1997, pp. 4-9
Description
Highlights work of a Baker Lake tapestry artist. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 4.
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Dating Pawnee Sites by the Ceramic Formula Method

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger T. Grange Jr.
World Archaeology, vol. 15, no. 3, February 1984, pp. 274-293
Description
Ceramic style of dating technique, used in Europe, is applied to Pawnee pottery to assist in analysis.
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Dene Artwork

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
"Dene - beadwork, necklaces by Rosann Naey". Location unknown.
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Desert Crafts: Anangu Maruku Punu

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John Rudder
Aboriginal History, vol. 17, 1993, pp. 163-164
Description
Book review of: Desert Crafts by Jennifer Isaacs. Review located by scrolling to page 163.
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An Early Seneca Beaded Doll

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard Green
Whispering Wind, vol. 45, no. 1, 2016, pp. 14-15
Description
Comments on an early Iroquois corn husk doll dating from the 1850-75 period.
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Economic Impact Study: Nunavut Arts and Crafts: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nordicity Group
Uqsiq Communications
Description
Analysis of commercial arts and crafts sector includes direct and indirect economic impact, value chain profile, artists profile, market and sales channels, tools and materials, and challenges and strengths.
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The Economics of Cultural Misrepresentation: How Should the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 be Marketed?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennie D. Woltz
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, 2006, pp. 443-500
Description
Looks at the history of the Act, the problems of counterfeit goods and the economic and cultural effects and recommendations to re-align the Act to fulfill its intended purpose.
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Edith Tasse Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edith Tasse
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of plants and herbs used as medicine; and gives a description of basket making procedures.
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Educator Information: To Honor & Comfort Native Quilting Traditions

Alternate Title
To Honor & Comfort Native Quilting Traditions (An Educational Curriculum)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn Termin
Description
Guide aimed at middle year students is divided into four sections: Strengthening Community, Design Tells a Story, Expressions of Honor, and Origins of Native Quilting. Discusses eight individual quilters (Aboriginal and Hawaiian): Mary Bighouse (Osage), Sheree "Peachy" Bonaparte (Mohawk), Alice Olsen Williams (Anishinabe), Nancy Crone Naranjo (Eastern Cherokee), Bernyce Courtney (Wasco-Tlingit), Harriet Soong (Native Hawaiian), Ollie Napesni (Rosebud Lakota), and Lula Red Cloud (Ogala Lakota).
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Ełexègots'edo: Sharing Our Stories

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Francis Williah
Bernadette Williah
Rosa Mantla
Tammy Steinwand
Description

"A collection of stories and photographs of objects from the Tłı̨chǫ region".

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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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Eliza Kneller Interview #1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jamie Lee
Eliza Kneller
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she tells of a frightening trip through the woods as a child.
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Eliza Kneller Interview #2A

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jamie Lee
Eliza Kneller
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Eliza Kneller where she describes the smallpox epidemic following World War I. She gives a description of basket making, an account of life in a Catholic school in Chicago and an account of New Year's celebrations amongst children.
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Eliza Kneller Interview #2B

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Eliza Kneller
Jamie Lee
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives a brief account of Indian medicine; she mentions accounts she has heard of the War of 1812; and mentions certain superstitions.
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Elmira McLeod Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Elmira McLeod
Ranald Thurgood
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood and an account of Christmas festivities. She also gives brief mention of ghost stories and native superstitions.
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Elmira McLeod Interview #3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ranald Thurgood
Elmira McLeod
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of ghost stories and superstitions.
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Elsie Gattie Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Elsie Gattie
Evelyn Sit
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of the personal friendship between her grandfather and Mackenzie King.
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Elucidating Abstract Concepts and Complexity in Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine Through Metaphors of Quilts and Quilt Making

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Weagel
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, 2007, pp. 79-95
Description
Examines the use of quilts and quilt making as a concept in Native American literature, such as incorporating quilts into metaphors that help illustrate more abstract ideas, like wholeness, or to clarify further the novel's structure and complexity.
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