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The Walking-out Ceremony: A Model for Development of Character

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Davis
Native Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 1, 2008, pp. 71-81
An official tour guide of the James Bay Region invites tourists to discover the region and gives a description of the Cree Walking-out ceremony that celebrates the complex link between people and environment.
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Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
[Learn Alberta]
Excellent teacher resource includes links to information and videos about the following topics: worldviews, oral traditions, Elders, culture and language, kinship, Aboriginal and treaty rights, healing historical trauma, symbolism and traditions, connection to land, Indigenous pedagogy, well-being, and traditional environmental knowledge. Related material: Talking Together: A Discussion Guide.
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Walking With Us

Alternate Title
Guardian Culture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dylan Coleman
Mark Anderson
South Australian Film Corporation
[National] Indigenous Television
Australian Elders speak about cultural protocols. Duration: 6:41.
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Wanuskewin Demonstrates Importance of the Horse

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 2
Describes an exhibition which features the sacred relationship between First Nations and the horse. Article found by scrolling to page 2.
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Waponahki Intellectual Tradition of Weaving Educational Policy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Cardinal Sockbeson
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 351-364
Shows the importance of basketry to Waponahki culture and how it can become the basis for policymaking, research and decolonization.
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Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night: Study Guide

Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
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Wappo Ethnography

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology; v.36, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Harold E. Driver
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 36, (pp179-220).
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The Waptashi Prophet and the Feather Religion: Derivative of the Washani

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margery Ann Beach
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 3, Prophets: Religious Leaders and Revitalization Movements, Summer, 1985, pp. 325-333
Explores the Waptashi or Feather Religion and its leader Jake Hunt. Waptashi is a combination of the Washani faith and the Indian Shaker Church where the Eagle is the supreme being who communicates through Jake Hunt.
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Wasauksing Women Sharing Strength

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rebeka Tabobondung
InTensions, no. 6, Fall/Winter, 2012, pp. [1]-23
Three generations of mothers share their experience and understanding of birth knowledge.
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Washo-Northern Paiute Peyotism, a Study in Acculturation

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.40, no.3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Omer C. Stewart
Part of: University of California Publications in American archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 40, (pp63-142).
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Washo Peyote Songs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan P. Merriam
Warren L. D'Azevedo
American Anthropologist, vol. 59, no. 4, New Series, August 1957, pp. 615-641
Describes the history, rituals and ideologies associated with the ceremony as practiced by this tribe.
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Waskawewin

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Floyd Favel
Topoi, vol. 24, no. 1, 2005, pp. 113-115
Author discusses the spiritual roots of Cree dance, and his personal experiences, when trying to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary dance forms.
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Water and Indigenous Peoples

Alternate Title
Knowledge of Nature ; 2
E-Books
Author/Creator
Douglas Nakashima
Moe Chiba
Jeanette Armstrong
Evo Morales
Victoria Tauli Corpuz … [et al.]
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Water Journey: Emerging Themes for Research Priorities for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Hepatitis C

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alecia Kallos
Chris Macklin
Malcolm King
Sharon Jinkerson-Brass
Sandra Laframbiose ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-based HIV/AIDS Research , vol. 8, Winter, 2016, pp. 61-79
Discusses key themes which emerged from four sharing circles conducted as part of the project: strength, resilience and hope; intersectionality; barriers across the care continuum; competing priorities; health literacy; and transformation.
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Water Journey: Methods for Exploring the Research Priorities for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Hepatitis C

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris Macklin
Malcolm King
Alecia Kallos
Sharon Jinkerson-Brass
Sandra Laframbiose
... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-based HIV/AIDS Research , vol. 8, Winter, 2017, pp. 44-59
Details the methods used by project's research team for engaging communities and individuals affected by Hepatitis C in the development of leadership and health management strategies.
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Water Sprites: The Elders of the Fish in Aboriginal North America

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Åke Hultkrantz
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 1-22
Looks at representative cases regarding the master of the fish in Indigenous and Inuit communities throughout North American. These fish religions are usually related to fish populations and meant to bring good luck to groups that rely on fish for their livelihoods.
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The Water Walker Written and Illustrated by Joanne Robertson: Teacher Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura Horton

To accompany book about Josephine-ba Mandamim, an Ojibwe Grandmother, and her love for water; she has  walked around the Great Lakes to raise awareness of the importance of protecting it for future generations.

Appropriate for use with students aged 6-9 (Grades 1-3). English text with some Ojibwe vocabulary.

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A Way of Life: Indigenous Perspectives on Anti Oppressive Living

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robina Thomas [Qwul'sih'yah'maht]
Jacquie Green [Kundoque]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 1, 2007, pp. 91-104
Lists some key elements of the practice and uses the medicine wheel to examine the concept, noting that traditional teachings are anti-oppressive by their very nature.
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[The Way of the Human Being]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Neal McLeod
Native Studies Review, vol. 13, no. 2, 2000, pp. 137-139
Book review of: The Way of the Human Being by Calvin Martin.
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Ways of Owning and Sharing Culture Property

Alternate Title
Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Erich Kasten
Speaks about cultural tradition, interpretation and concepts of ownership. Introduction from: Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia edited by Erich Kasten.
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"We Also Have a Religion". The Free Exercise of Religion among Native Americans

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert S. Michaelsen
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Religions, Summer, 1983, pp. 111-142
Discusses the historical and political challenges for Indigenous religions in the United States. Despite these challenges Indigenous religions have survived and even had a resurgence within Indigenous communities.
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We Can Still Have the Best of Both Worlds

Alternate Title
Introspection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 5
Looks at traditional values compared to new ways and how it is possible to incorporate both in day to day living. Article located by scrolling to page 5.
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We Flail in Life Until We Understand Basic Truths

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Richard Wagamese
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 12

Author reflects on not knowing the Ojibway truth of things until later in life due to being brought up in a foster home.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.

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We Need to Return to the Principles of Wahkotowin

Alternate Title
Reflections
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maria Campbell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 11, November 2007, p. 5
Looks at the importance of honoring and respecting relationships with humans and animals and the good that will come of this. Article located by scrolling to page 5.
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