Oral History

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2002.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université de Montréal, 2003.

Geography Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2006.

Overview of concepts of well-being and quality of life in relation to treaty negotiations, oral histories of treaty and the context in which negotiations took place, with particular reference to the "Medicine Chest" clause and provision of aid in times of "famine and distress".

Comments on the inclusion of Coyote-His Myth in Norton's fifth edition, which signals a more inclusive approach to American literary history.

Literary criticism article (from a conference paper) which uses the text Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King to illustrate the conversation narrative style of many Indigenous authors.

Discusses learning through the analyses of a traditional legend.

Stories told to teach principles of appropriate and acceptable behaviours.

Discusses sea ice characteristics from an Indigenous knowledge perspective; and looks at the history and future of sea ice knowledge and terminology.

Advocates for the use of intercultural dispute-resolution principles to be used in courts in order to facilitate a better relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Explains the origin of the Pigeon Society and describes the various ceremonial dances and the dispersal of the various Blackfoot nations

Elders discuss: payment for chiefs; conduct of and assistance at ceremonies; need for respect towards ceremonies and ceremonial locations. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.

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.

Wide-ranging discussion among elders touching on many topics including kinship; illegitimate children; ceremonialism; therole of the elder; financing the elder who incurs some costs associated with the organization of a ceremony.

Elders discuss a variety of matters relating to Indian culture and traditions and what can be done to retain or regain these. Most topics are touched on only briefly

Loss of Indianism through white education.Founding of White Fish Lake Reserve. Problems on reserves as a result of electing 'young' chiefs. Loss of Indian ceremonies and healing.

Elders discuss contemporary problems. Recurring themes are: problems with alcohol; education by whites from an early age; need to return to traditional teaching by elders in combination with white education.

Elders discuss concerns regarding: loss of Indian culture and traditions; failure to educate young Indians in traditionalways; young well-educated chiefs who will not take advice from elders.

Elders speak of their concerns regarding leadership on the reserves; new young leaders with education but no experience who ignore the elders and their advice; the failure to educate the young in traditional Indian ways.

Discussion of the educational system: relative merits of day schools, residential schools, integrated schools, etc.; need for inclusion of Indian culture into the curriculum at all levels ; the role of the elder as teacher.

Discussion of Indian ceremonies: how these are passed on from generation to generation; the role of women. Tipis: particular kinds of tipis; decorated tipis; tipis inrelation to death customs. No date given but probably January 1974, same as the others in this series.

Discusses the importance of Elders as storytellers and oral historians. Chapter from The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region edited Alvin Finkel, Sarah Carter, and Peter Fortna. Scroll down to access.

Discussion of: Role of elders in setting young people on the right road ; Importance of breast-feeding and giving up alcohol ; Need for a tipi on each reserve, to be kept for prayer, pipe ceremonies and the counselling of the young.

"This book is an expanded and edited version of Canadian Ethnology Service Paper no. 30, published by the National Museum of Man in the Mercury Series in 1975".

Authors interpretation of Nêhiyâwiwin (Creeness), memory held in stories and relationships.

Discusses legitimacy of oral traditions in scientific study.

Presents method of analysis which can be applied to the introductions of a literary genre consisting of an individual's personal narrative being recorded/edited by a non-Indigenous person.

Chronicles the wartime experiences of Métis servicewomen and the impact of the events on the lives of Indigenous women.

A document that lists various Cree bands. Note: Mandelbaum is not the author, but this document is part of his file.

No index terms given.

Book review of: Crow is my Boss:The Oral Life History of a Tanacross Athabaskan Elder by Kenny Thomas.

Discusses the rapid rate of change endured by Indigenous Australians and the resulting impact on their health.

Highlights the importance of incorporating the Ojibwa's cultural history in the analysis of their sacred stories and explores the variety and many versions of stories regarding Anishinaabe myth.

Comments on an American Indian woman and her experience in a boarding school.

Study traces the symbols, perceptions, and experiences that guided the tribe in its attempt to maintain cultural identity from 1855 to the present.

Discussion on the problem of discourse in the Dunne-za/Cree trial, which pitted written documents against knowledge gained from the oral tradition of First Nations peoples. Entire journal on one pdf. Scroll down to page 273 to read article.

Looks at the forced removal of the Cupeño, in Southern California, by telling the story of one family affected by the relocation. The article also discusses the urbanization challenges faced by the Dawn family and other band members.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2015.

Discusses the Ndé creation story as it relates to current human rights and defence and protection of territory.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Oklahoma, 1997.

Book review of: The Dall Sheep Dinner Guest by Wanni W. Anderson.

Interviewee gives a general description of himself and his family. No index terms are provided.

This 84 year old man has lived at Little Buffalo Lake for 55 years, raising cattle and trapping.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1999. Examines transition of a culturally integrated traditional Ojibwa community in southeastern Ontario to contemporary Ojibwa First Nation of Alderville.

Presents two versions of Dreamer Charlie Yahey's creation story. Preface, introduction and chapter one from Where Happiness Dwells: A History of the Dane-zaa First Nations by Robin Ridington and Jillian Ridington.

Brief overview of court decisions involving the validity of oral history and discussion of specific stories, their meaning, and relationship to written accounts recorded by traders.