Fine Arts Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1993.

Defines the boundaries of native art and suggests "Indian-ness" is defined by quality.

Discussion of the life and body of work of the 1986 recipient of the Saidye Bronfman Award for excellence in the fine crafts.

Discusses the difficulties involved in attributing unsigned works to the artist. Excerpt from Charles Edenshaw curated by Robin K. Wright and Daina Augaitis.

Focuses on two objects from the exhibition (Wasco argillite platter and totem pole) to demonstrate the artist's execution of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. Excerpt from Charles Edenshaw curated by Robin K. Wright and Daina Augaitis.

Looks at Haida artwork, specifically on houses of the village of Skidegate, and the hunt to uncover the mystery of the Chicago Settee. Duration: 56.27.

Comments on people having a physical and spiritual relationship with the environment.

Book review of: The Magic Leaves by Peter L. Macnair and Alan L. Hoover. Scroll down to page 60 to read review.

Book review of Seekers and Travellers by Gary Wyatt. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 171.

Discusses totem poles and tourist art and looks at specific miniature wooden and argillite models from the Pitt Museum. Includes photographs.

Brief discussion of changes in art from the time of contact with Europeans to the beginning of artifact collection.