Oral History
Doubting What the Elders Have to Say: A Critical Examination of Canadian Judicial Treatment of Aboriginal Oral History Evidence
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Milward
International Journal of Evidence & Proof, vol. 14, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 287-325
Description
Discusses several solutions including education of judges, use of doctrines of inference and notice, and court-appointed experts.
“Down the Memory Spilling Out into the World” (Silko): The Spiral Cycle of Repetition With Variation in the Serious Comedy of Native American Traditional Mythoi as an Adaptive Bridge into the Future
Alternate Title
Native American Symposium ; 9th, 2011
Where No One Else Has Gone Before: Proceedings of the Ninth Native American Symposium
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph Faulds
Description
Discusses how the spiral journey of mythic heroes is used to provide a shift in viewer perspective.
Dreams and Claims: Icelandic-Aboriginal Interactions in the Manitoba Interlake
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Brydon
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 36, no. 2, Summer, 2001, pp. 164-190
Description
Explores Icelandic settlers' stories about their relationship with the Saulteaux people and how these stories do not seem to be based on reality.
Duck Lake Agency Interview #1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. Mandelbaum
Bernard Venne
Yayakikot (Turned Up Nose)
Sam Wolf
Joe Wolf
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of interviews that are primarily concerned with names of chiefs.
Duck Lake Agency Interview #3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
seno-kisik (Sounding Sky)
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with the father of Almighty Voice, whose story is described briefly.
Duty to Consult Met in Forest Management Decisions on Treaty Lands
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan M. Young
[McMillan] Aboriginal Law Bulletin, July 2013
Description
Comments on the Kwakiutl First Nations' objections to the province's decisions to allow a forestry company to remove its private lands from a tree farm licence and to approve a forest stewardship plan. Refers to Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Chartrand v. The District Manager.
Earl Bressette
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Earl Bressette
Indian History Film Project
Description
An account by Earl Bressette comparing life in the present with his life as a child. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
Early Blackfoot History
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George Bird Grinnell
American Anthropologist, vol. 5, no. 2, April 1892, pp. 153-164
Description
Overview of stories collected in the late 19th century relating to the origins and migrations of the confederacy of Siksika, Kainai and Piikani peoples.
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.
Edith Tasse Interview #2
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 discusses Medicine Men and their purported powers. She briefly mentions Indian superstitions (being born with a caul on her face; being the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter).
Editorial
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy Malera Bandjalan
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, May/June 2001, p. 2
Description
Introductory article to Volume 25, Number 3 comments on a personal family history initiative and the transfer of 20 years (1977-1997) of Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal onto their Internet site for subscriber use.
Edmonton Pentimento: Re-Reading History in the Case of the Papaschase Cree
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dwayne Trevor Donald
Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 2004, pp. 21-[53]
Description
Tells the story of the Papaschase Cree Indian Reserve Number 136. Includes photos of Frank Oliver, editor of the Bulletin, his home, Betsy Brass, and a historical map of the reserve.
Edward Fox Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Fox
Alexis Simon
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes the relationship of the Indians to their natural surroundings and gives accounts of Treaty #6 obtained from his grandfathers.
Edward Labacane Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Labacane
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
This 60 year old man who lives at Lubicon Lake is a member of the Whitefish Lake band. Describes attempts to move such people to the reserve and their desire to remain at LubiconLake and have a reserve established there.
Edward Shearer Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Shearer
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Edward Shearer worked in the La Ronge area in the late 1950s and later moved to Prince Albert where he was associated with the Indian/Metis Friendship Centre. He was a friend of Malcolm Norris.
An Elder on Sea Ice: An Interview with Aipilik Inuksuk of Igloolik, Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claudio Aporta
John MacDonald
Canadian Geographer, vol. 55, no. 1, Geographies of Inuit Sea Ice Use, Spring, 2011, p. 32–35
Description
Overview of an interview conducted by Paul Irngaut with an experienced hunter about Inuit knowledge of sea ice and the difficulties documenting and recording this knowledge.
Elder's Conference with William Joseph
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Joseph
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Joseph speaks at a conference of elders on his attitudes to religion, alcohol, the treaties, and the electoral system.
Elder's Perspective: Traditional Knowledge: Excerpts From Transcript
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Gruben
Inuktitut, no. 91, 2002, pp. 74-[?]
Description
Discussions held during workshop which was part of the Inuit Health Information Initiative conference describe traditional Inuit health knowledge and compare it to 'southern' treatments.
Elderly Ladies Workshop
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Mrs. Fineday
Mrs. Kanipitetew
Ed Fox
Eli Bear
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders recall what life was like when they were raising their children. Interviewer : Ed Fox ; interpreter : Eli Bear.
Elderly Ladies Workshop 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Wm. (Mrs.) Joseph
Madeline (Mrs.) Whitehawk
Dan Pelletier
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders tell stories either from their own experience or which have been passed down to them.
Elderly Ladies Workshop 3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dan Pelletier
Harold (Mrs.) Roberts
Harold Roberts
Smith Atimoyoo
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders, men and women, reminisce on their early lives involving hard work and strict discipline and voice regrets that the young people of today are not given enough guidance.
Elderly Ladies Workshop 4
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George Morningstar
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discussion of the need to preserve dances and other ceremonies in their original format and to show respect for them. No date given, probably Dec. 5-8, 1972 like the other files in this series.