Oral History

Discusses Inuit interpretations of time and history and attributes contemporary differences between Canada and Greenland to different experiences since contact.

Consists of an interview that briefly describes the origin of the Shaman's Ritual Song.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of a medicine man named Bear Hat (later renamed Curlew). He tells how Bear Hat was revived after serious injury and how Bear Hat healed a young man wounded in a battle.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of a boy given supernatural powers by the bears and of his subsequent success as a healer of his own wounds and those of other people or animals.

Applied Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2008.

Examines the Yurok women's traditional spiritual beliefs and rituals, including scratching sticks.

Book review of: She's Tricky Like Coyote... by Lionel Youst.

Book review of: Shingwauk's Vision: A History of Native Residential Schools by J. R. Miller.

Discusses research collection intended for use in the documentary film series by Tony Snowsill and Christine Welsh on the Indian History of Canada.

Evidence for dating the founding of the Haudenosaunee League (Rotinonshón:ni) to August 31, 1142.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider about the story of the coyote who taught the hunter how to get game, and the success which followed for the hunter and his companions.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the importance of elk.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells of the significance of the owl to the Medicine Pipe.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the role of the beaver in Blackfoot life and ceremonies.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he explains the importance of the eagle in Blackfoot ceremonialism.

Ethnic Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Berkeley, 1997.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells of the importance of the antelope in Blackfoot ceremonialism and he mentions various tipi designs as well.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider discussing the role of the buffalo and other animals in Blood Indian ceremonialism.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2012.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the significance of animals in ceremonialism.

Consists of the interview with George First Rider where he describes the role of the otter in the Horn Society.

Scrutinizes the conduct of some contemporary archaeologists as they work within traditional territories of Canada's First Nations.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 2005.

Personal journal of an Inuk Elder.

Describes in some detail the scene at Fort Pitt when Treaty #6 was signed.

Consists of an interview with three of Jim Brady's sisters. They talk about early life in St. Paul des Metis in the 1920s and 1930s, the politics and lifestyle of their father, Jim Brady, Sr., as well as discussing Brady's maternal grandfather, Laurent Garneau.

Book review of: Sister Girl by Jackie Huggins.

An interview that consists of Sister Norma Jeff's recollections of her experiences as a teacher.

Consists of an interview with 2 sisters.

Explores a preferred research process that involves dialogue with community members, on location, in order to learn and see the research community in a more realistic way.

Lesson plan has students examine cultural perspectives regarding weather and the seasons of the year. Appendix A contains information regarding protocol when inviting Elders into the classroom.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the Blood legend about the origin of an unspecified constellation of stars (presumably the Big Dipper).

6 Part video series outlines the history of the residential school system and how it personally affected generations of First Nations people. Features the voices of many former school residents and their families, including Elijah Harper, Art Solomon, Shirley Cheechoo and the songs of Maria Linklater. Duration: 51:00. Click "play all" to see all six videos or click each part separately.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the significance of various pipes.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the manufacture and significance of pipes.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells of the practical and ceremonial uses of sweetgrass, cedar and sage.

Consists of an interview about tipi designs.

Looks at stories and teachings concerning relationships that are inherent and interconnected in traditional values of thankfulness, kindness, helpfulness, respect, and transformation.

Book review of: ...So They Understand: Cultural Issues in Oral History by William Schneider.

Review of: Soapstone and Seed Beads by Annalisa R. Staples and Ruth L. McConnell.

Book review of: The Social Life of Stories: Narrative and Knowledge in the Yukon Territory by Julie Cruikshank.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.

This 86-year-old gentleman discusses Treaty #10 and his understanding of the terms. The informant was present at the signing.

Interview discussing the boundaries of Wabasca Reserve, and Treaty #8 promises.

General reminiscences of his life and he talks about a smallpox epidemic before he was born.

Consists of an interview where he discusses a battle between the Haida and an unspecified tribe. He mentions the first contact with non-Indians.