Christianity

Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.

Presents an introduction to Occom's sermon, published in the late eighteenth century, which discusses how alcohol devastated Indian families. It is an example of how an Indian author adapted Western European theology and a literary genre for his own purposes. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Author introduces the special double issue of American Indian Quarterly, “To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality.” Highlights different spiritual values in Indigenous cultures and the ways that they have been marginalized by mainstream institutions.

Looks at Timothy Findley's Not Wanted on the Voyage and Thomas King's Green Grass, Running Water. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 169.

Book review of Inuit Shamanism and Christianity by Frédéric B. Laugrand and Jarich G. Oosten. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review scroll to p. 29.

The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.

Mr. Ledoux, aged 99 at the time of the interview is of mixed French and Indian ancestry but is registered as a treaty Indian. He was present during the Riel Rebellion of 1885 and gives an account of what he saw in the Rebellion; views of the rebellion and the people involved.

Argues that Mission San Luis Rey and its buildings at Pala Reservation are "California’s literary place markers" as Canterbury is to Chaucer.

James Gray was a farmer who worked for the CCF government in the areas of fish, fur and timber marketing.

Interviewee, in most cases, responds briefly to interviewer's questions about his experiences throughout his life.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life; and Metis history.

Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.

Article examines the records made by Jesuit missionaries of the oral literary traditions of the Algonquian-speaking First Nations; discusses how these texts have become foundational in the study of Indigenous literatures.

Book review of: The Jesus Road by Luke Eric Lassiter, Clyde Ellis, and Ralph Kotay. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Examination of Navajo religious beliefs and their tolerance of other religions.

NOTE: Joan Stanley is a research worker with the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Her mother was Indian and her father white. She shares her experiences of growing up Metis in a white community, of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan and her personal problems.

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.

Consists of an interview where he discusses his views of the present situation of Indians, and ways of improving it.

Consists of an interview with Joe Sylvester where he gives an account of Indian medicine; legends concerning migration of Algonquin Indians; the role of eldlers; of the deterioration of reservation conditions following World War II; the religious significance of the number "four"; views on welfare and its role in disrupting traditional Indian values; and a legend about the origin of the drum.

John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.

Review essay discusses the Roxbury, Massachusetts minister's work, covering 1604-1690, and discusses the reasons why there's renewed multidisciplinary interest in Eliot.

Mr. Gardiner gives a general account of his life.

Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.

Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.

Consists of an interview with Josephine Roy where she gives a description of Indian medicine.

Journals include an account of the Reverend’s activities and thoughts while at Stanley mission in northern Saskatchewan. Mackay was an Anglican missionary and Cree scholar, and in 1883 became the first Archdeacon of the Saskatchewan diocese. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 95.

Brief article describes the first baptism of Aboriginals ceremony which took place June 24, 1610 in Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia). Scroll down page to access article.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Temple University, 2008.

Looks at two narratives and the common themes that emerge.

An interview with Kate Assinewe who gives an account of her life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.

A poem about Kateri Tekakwitha, a Roman Catholic saint who was of Algonquin–Mohawk decent.

Author chronicles the life of the first Native American woman to be declared blessed by the Roman Catholic church.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.

Brief biographical article on the Mohawk women who became the first North American Indigenous saint.

Looks at the influence of Vermillion Kickapoos prophet Kenekuk and how he used acculturation as means to adapt the Kickapoo culture to resist outside threats to their land and sovereignty.

Discusses the genocide of indigenous children and the film, Unrepentant: Kevin Annett and Canada's Genocide. Duration: 54:41.

Published by the Aboriginal Catholic Ministries school located in Grouard, Alberta.

Study of Religion Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2012.

Documentary looks at the healing journey of the survivors of Kuper Island residential school 20 years after its closure. Duration: 43:33.

This booklet written for the Western Development Museum Travelling Exhibition examines the religious attitudes and beliefs of Western Canadians to the land from earliest times to the present. The display seeks to facilitate understanding of man's relationship with the land and God.

Discusses how the ritual dialogues employed in traditional marriage negotiations have evolved to accommodate the rise of Protestantism among the Mayans.

Interview is a general account of his life. He also briefly describes some of the activities of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan.

Interview is a general account of his life.

Focuses on the years 1610 to 1750 and the Northeastern Algonquian in Maine and the Maritime provinces.

Interview is a general account of his life. He describes his role in local Metis organization.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1997.

Includes extensive appendices of statements from chiefs and religious representatives attached to the letter expressing expressing concerns about a wide range of issues including government policy application, conduct and breach of promises by Indian Agents, relationship between missionaries, government and Indian Agents, potlatch law, survey of First Nations lands, Commission and other matters.

"The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh (George Copway): A Young Indian Chief of the [Ojibwa]Nation, a Convert to the Christian Faith and a Missionary to His People for Twelve Years; With a Sketch of the Present State of the [Ojibwa] Nation in regard to Christianity and their Future Prospects. Also an Appeal with all the Names of the Chiefs now Living, who have been Christianized, and the Missionaries now Laboring Among Them" Other books by same author on iPORTAL.

Book review of: The Life of William Apess, Pequot by Philip F. Gura.