War & Conflict

Discusses how Indigenous theatre can provide a space to learn, examine, remember, and heal.

Interview with the author of Strong Hearts, Native Lands: Anti-Clearcutting Activism at Grassy Narrows First Nation. Duration: 29:09.

Excerpt from the book.

Describes and compares the politics of land, sovereignty, labour, race relations and law enforcement enacted in the two countries by settler governments. Details general practices and events which illustrate the politics described.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2000.

Canadian and Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2004.

Comments on the recognition of and redress for historical injustices against ethnic minorities and Aboriginal peoples.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Michigan State University, 1978.

Book review of: The Subarctic Indians and the Fur Trade 1680-1860 by J. C. Yerbury. Scroll down to page 86 to read review.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the lawfulness of the surrender of IR 7 to the Crown for sale to the Soldier Settlement Board. ICC recommended that there be joint research into whether the Band received fair market value for their land in 1919 and if not the Band should receive compensation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summary of concerns regarding promises made in Treaty #8, mostly about education and health care issues.

A summary of various aspects of Treaty #8 including trapping, fishing and hunting rights.

A total of 136 elders' interviews were read for reference to treaty mineral rights. Of these, 58 were either not concerned with an Indian understanding of treaty or did not deal specifically with minerals.

Author uses various anthropological and historical sources to throw some light on the way in which the Indians of the Treaty 6 and 7 regions might have interpreted the treaty promises.

Reveals findings and recommendations from a hearing surrounding the events that took place at Kanesatake and Kahnawake during the summer of 1990. Reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and it is reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Sketch showing the surrender to French's Scouts, led by Lord Melgund, General Middleton's chief of staff. Sketch caption : "Three Dakota scouts told their captors that they had been forced to join Riel." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Wheeler’s anecdotal 1934 article in The Canadian Surveyor has served as the basis for describing surveyors' role in the 1885 Resistance, the discovery of his journal allows historians to examine how his perception of the North-West Resistance has changed over time. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 41.

Explores how this work symbolizes demise of the Aboriginal ways of life in terms of the author's background and tradition.

Discusses how contemporary Native American music articulates the role played by the descendants of the "Indian Wars" of the 19th century.

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Book review of: Surviving Wounded Knee by David W. Grua.

Book review of: Surviving Wounded Knee by David W. Grua.

Book review of: Sweet Medicine by Drex Brooks, Patricia Nelson Limerick, and James Welch.

History Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1997.

Examines the political culture and relationships between the English and native inhabitants in 17th century New England.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2002.

Communication Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northwestern University, 1983.

This paper, based on his many field interviews, represents Mr. Rain's views on why the Indians in the Treaty 6 area wereanxious to sign treaty, the problems of language, and therefore of their understanding of the terms.

[American Studies] Thesis (Ph.D.)--State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), 1992.

Book review of: The Tainted Gift: The Disease Method of Frontier Expansion by Barbara Alice Mann.

Article presents the background, content and findings of the digital history project, Chicana/o Activism in the Southern Plains through Time and Space, revealing the Chicana/o Movement to be a decentralized patchwork of local movements that included the Southern Plains, and that emerged in multiple regions across the USA forming a national social justice movement.

Includes stories in both Waŋgaŋuru and English text.

Conflict Analysis and Resolution Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Mason University, 2002.

Includes lesson discussions, activities, and suggestions for extension. Designed for middle grades and young adult students.

Oriented towards secondary and post-secondary students. Contains synopsis, discussion topics and questions.

Discusses this unique branch of the Canadian Forces Reserve which serves as a military presence in remote northern and coastal regions. Explores how the Indigenous knowledge and culture of Aboriginal members has influenced the success of its operations.

For use as part of the Grade Ten Social Studies curriculum. Divided into four chapters: Politics of War, School Life, Tuberculosis, Impact, Consequences & Legacy, as well as preview and post view lessons.

Description of the evolution of the code talker program. Accompanied by Major General Clayton B. Vogel's recommendation letter.

Discusses reasons why white Americans found Tecumseh to be a great man and warrior, compared to his brother Tenskwatawa the Holy man, who was thought of as a coward and pretender.