Belief Systems

Describes how author uses the story to help students gain an understanding of the Native American way of life in an introductory Native American culture class.

Book review of: Art of the Northern Tlingit by Aldona Jonaitis.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1992.

Interview with the Aboriginal artist who designed the medals for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Episode of the CBC radio program Trailbreakers which aired January 19, 2012. Duration 25:00.

Book review of: Artistry in Native American Myths by Karl Kroeber.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2007.

Examines how figurative and symbolic language provide significant ways to make sense of the world. and are common forms of communication across many cultures.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2005.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Montana State University, Bozeman, 1997.

For use with Askiwina by Doug Cuthand in secondary level classrooms.

Results of the study support earlier research reviewed; authors conclude there is no "prototypical American Indian cultural lifestyle."

Discusses one community's experience with formalizing the delivery of traditional healing methods.

Originally published as the Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. This edition published with a new introduction by David Reed Miller.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.4 (p.1-270 , 3 plates)

Book review of: At the Font of the Marvelous: Exploring Oral Narrative and Mythic Imagery of the Iroquois and Their Neighbors by Anthony Wonderley.

Speaker discusses traditional Indigenous approaches to reconciliation. Duration: 14:18.

Analysis of the movie, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner by Zacharias Kunuk, raises questions about representing indigeneity.

Book review of: Atanarjuat The Fast Runner by Paul Apak Angilirq, Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn, Hervé Paniaq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Bernard Saladin D'Anglure. Book published from a screenplay of movie with same title.

Teacher's guide to accompany documentary by Jeff Bear and Marianne Jones about the decision by Haida Elders to occupy the front lines in a logging blockade which took place in the winter of 1985-1986. Highlights the Haida's relationship with the land, and respect for Elders and their roles in Indigenous society.

Looks at the fundamental elements of Iroquois society, and the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, which provides an efficient institution of democratic governance, social and economic stability, and a moral equation to achieve peace.

Discusses the impact on retention when students experience a clash between their cultural beliefs and the system in post-secondary institutions. Author conducted survey of 101 first-year students enrolled at University of Oklahoma in 1975 to test this theory.

Discusses disability in terms of common definitions, diagnosis and prognosis by the medical community, and the consequences to and adaptation of families affected by the disability.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--Carleton University, 2005.

Book review of: Australia's Muslim Cameleers by Philip Jones and Anna Kenny. Review located by scrolling to page 274.

Author uses book, Ancient and Modern: Time, Culture and Indigenous Philosophy to back up his discussion about philosophical practice in colonial societies.

Book review of The Australian Medicine Man by Helmut Petri, translated by Ian Campbell, edited by Kim Akerman.

Annotated list of material includes reading level, curriculum areas, themes and topics, publication dates and number of pages. Updated version. Originally published in 2011.

Looks at how Indigenous Tribal activities and practices were understood and interpreted by early colonizers as either authentic or inauthentic.

Discusses literary interpretation of animals by N. Scott Momaday, Leslie Silko, Louise Erdrich, Louis Owen and Gordon Henry.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 16, No. 7 (pp.381-473).

Author discusses his understanding of Wasekechak, a Cree figure of autonomy. Scroll down to page 25 to read article.

Guide to accompany student resource book. Class is designed for Grade 12 students. For use with: Textbook. Integrated Resource Package.

Accompanying material: Teacher's Guide. Integrated Resource Package.

Author discusses the possibilities of recognizing dreams and visions in the research and work of Indigenous academics; considers different possible citation formats for use in academic writing.

Law Thesis (M.Jur.)--University of Waikato, 1995.

Looks at challenges of documenting factors of poor health outcomes for Aboriginal women aged 40-65 living both on and off the reserve.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1993.

Reports on a research project that explores the impacts of physical activity on the well-being of Aboriginal women.

Religious Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Santa Barbara, 2010

Argues that the field of American Studies would not exist without the presence of Native Americans and that their world view and contributions are both valid and desirable. Joint issue with: Indigenous Studies Today Issue 1, Spring 2006.

Consists of an interview with Muskwa where he gives a brief description of the significance of various ceremonial clothing and talks about various dances.

Consists of an interview with Pones where he describes various ceremonies.

Consists of an interview with Pones where he briefly describes a sweat lodge and shares some general reminiscences.

Consists of an interview with Mr. Walter Taylor, whose father was the first farm instructor on the Sweet Grass Reserve. He tells of various customs on the Little Pine and Poundmaker Reserves. No index terms provided.