First Nations & Reserves

Compares differences between non-Tsimshian documentary records and Tsimshian traditional oral accounts of the incident and the implications for present-day international relations.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2002.

File contains newspaper articles, journal article, and personal narrative relating to the Frog Lake Massacre and the Frog Lake Reserve.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

A discussion about the construction of log and birch canoes ; the tuberculosis epidemic ; the effects of non-Indians on Indian life style : spiritual values, hunting; fishing; land use, etc.

A conference discussing comparison of Indian and Christian religions and religious ceremonies, traditional songs and dances, and history of Europeans in North America from the Indian viewpoint.

Return to traditional ceremonies ; traditional vs. non-Indian education ; story of a trickster (Woojy Panaquad) ; electoral attitudes and responsibilities.

Talks about the traditional teacher in the University setting ; proposal for friendship ceremony between Iroquois and Ojibway ; the Iroquois confederacy ; Kootenay plains initiative to return to traditional lifestyles ; reflections on past and future wars ; and the importance of elders in recovery of traditional values.

Talks of a prophecy about serpents which will fight over the Earth ; Hopi prophecies about the coming of the white man ; emphasis for unity among Indian peoples ; importance of living in harmony with nature ; and biblical stories through Indian eyes.

The role of education in the loss of spiritual and cultural values ; evidence of previous and planned oppression by non-Indians ; revival of interest in traditional values and the role ofelders as a source of knowledge.

Describes a hearing on the history of the reservation and the treaty related to natural resources, land, and preservation of the Sioux people.

Presents a comparison of world views between the Mi'kmaq and the English colonists in Acadia based on linguistic contact and interchange.

Oblate author recounts his life in Manitoba including his perspectives on traditional medicine, being a judge in Juvenile Court and attending treaty day at Little Grand Rapids in 1919.

[Fine Arts?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 1999.

Talk by the photographer and activist accompanies slide show of his photographs taken at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. In it, he talks about the history of the government's treatment of the Sioux and how it has led to the appalling circumstances present on the Reservation today. Duration: 15:27.

Discusses the role of the Walpole Island band council.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2009.

Overview of the various groups occupying the area during 220 year period

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2013.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1994.

Book review of: Aboriginal Ontario edited by Edward S. Rogers and Donald B. Smith.

Book review of: Aboriginal People and Colonizers of Western Canada to 1900 by Sarah Carter.

Book review of: Aboriginal People and Politics by Paul Tennant.

Information on the history and culture of the four Aboriginal groups who inhabit Newfoundland: the Inuit, Innu, Micmac and the Metis.

"Fifteenth edition, revised, with valuable additions."

Argues the report provides an insight into the negative effects of colonialism the persistence of issues in some areas due to the same vested interests being held.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, 1999.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2002.

Book review of: Across a Great Divide edited by Laura L. Scheiber, Mark D. Mitchell.

Presents a cross cultural discussion on the historical importance of inclusiveness in Australian society.

General critique of the thirty-eight papers found in the proceedings. Scroll to page 218 for critique.

Paper attempts to portray the history of the two churches over a one-hundred-year period.

Mohawks of Kanehsatake and their supporters from Kahnawake, stand-off against the Quebec police and the Canadian military in defense of a sacred burial ground.This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 104:34.

Consists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.

This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Adam Solway talks about treaty rights vis-a- vis the Canadian Constitution.

Discussion of two strains of oral history and how the combination relates to tribal territory and political association among tribes.

Discusses the historic approach of governments and the courts in addressing Aboriginal rights relating to land, and some of the key historical circumstances that have prevented resolution of the issues in the past. The article also looks at the current federal and provincial land claims policies in Ontario.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1970.