Belief Systems

Discusses the spiritual significance and history attached to the Black Hills.

Analyzes a narrative performance by Gros Ventre elder to establish cultural identity.

Article explores the phenomena of cultural resilience and resistance to assimilation on the Grand Ronde reservation, additionally considers those settler practices that were adopted and the cultural hybridity that came of that space.

Book review of: Weaving Ourselves into the Land by Thomas C. Parkhill

Examines the use in literature of the myth about the white man being a rattlesnake, arguing that opposites, male and female, Christian and Indian, are actually complements of equal value.

Provides a series of inquiry questions and guiding information organized around four themes: cultures of belonging, instructional design, pedagogy, and sharing through stories.

Social Work and Human Service Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queensland University of Technology, 2010.

Stephen Augustine tells his family version of the Mi'kmaq Creation Story. Presentation begins at 15:35. Duration: 2:48:54.

Discusses moving forward with education on all levels. Inspirational story by Eleanor Bernard about successful Indigenous controlled educational approaches. Presentation begins at 21:40. Duration: 2:42:25.

Stephen Augustine speaks about history, culture, traditions and ceremonies. Lecture begins at 18:39. Duration: 2:19:02.

Stephen Augustine presents explanation of the treaty process for different treaties and negotiation for survival. Duration: 2:33:38.

Stephen Augustine speak about the seven sacred teachings and medicine wheel concepts used by the Mi'kmaq and relates a story told by his ancestors. Lecture begins at 28:17. Duration: 2:44:51.

Guest speaker Clifford Paul discusses using a two-eyed seeing approach to moose management. Question and answer period about the land. Lecture begins at 22:03. Duration: 2:45:21.

Clark Paul shares his emotional and inspiring story of his experience at residential school. Stephen Augustine provides an overview of residential schools in Canada. Presentations begin at 20:35. Duration: 2:41:51.

Elder Danny Paul tells a story about the creation of man and about keeping culture and cultural continuity with Aboriginal youth. Presentation begins at 22:50. Duration: 2:45:16

Webcast of the welcoming remarks of the Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium. Duration: 4:49.

Public Issues Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Guelph, 2014.

Uses model based on the medicine wheel to promote health and healing in a manner consistent with Indigenous worldview. Includes set of exercises for developing a self-care plan called "My Wellness Wheel".

Book review of: The Wendat-Huron Feast of the Dead by Erik R. Seeman. To access this review, scroll down to page 648.

Book review of: The West Coast (Nootka) People by E. Y. Arima. Scroll down to page 68 to read review.

Describes how King rewrites Euro-American literary classics and biblical stories using Aboriginal worldviews and narrative traditions. Excerpt from National Literatures in a Globalized World edited by Anton Pokrivčák, Simona Hevešiová and Lucia Horňáková . Entire volume on one pdf. To access chapter scroll down to p. 81.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Victoria University of Wellington, 2013.

Arts Thesis (M.A.)--University of Auckland, 2014.

Case-study analysis of enterprises which demonstrate successful incorporation of Maori values and socially optimal outcomes.

Argues that Western individualized medical and social models are incongruent with the Mäori worldview, and that a wholistic, culturally appropriate approach is needed.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2001.

Article shares findings from interviews with Swampy Cree Elders from Northern Manitoba in which they discussed their worldviews and knowledge systems. Authors argue that Indigenous knowledge offers a philosophy and practice that should serve as a model for mitigating severity of climate change.

Discusses culture, learning styles and conflict with mainstream teaching styles.

Argues that it was disruptions to the traditional economy and changes in technology that caused Aboriginals to hunt for reasons other than subsistence.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 1996.

Comments on Native American herbal medicine, curing practices, and influences on western medicine.

Series of brief fact sheets tailored to patients, families and caregivers. Signs andSymptomss of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide. Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well: Advice for Older Indigenous Peoples. What to Expect after a

Compares American and the Lakota's relationships with the unknown based on each groups mythologies on extraterrestrials.

Comments on the connections between Indigenous groups and the environment not only through direct resource use but also through sacred beliefs and practices.

Explores the extent of the geographical bond with an emphasis on world view, myths and ceremonies.

Discusses how Maria Clara Sharupi Jua incorporates the customs and beliefs of her homeland in her poetry to defend the the Shuar culture.

Book review of: Where the Rivers Meet by Carly A. Dokis. Scroll down page to read review.

Studies the religious symbolism in creation stories of the Arikara.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2009.

Results divided into four sections: description of regional contexts, influences on, and aspects of quality services, and legislative frameworks. Includes literature review and recommendations.

Describes a project in which digitally augmented reality (AR) is used to engage people in traditional Māori land-based narratives, values, and storytelling. Argues that Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, a design approach developed to illustrate narratives using contemporary media, helps to promote “bicultural engagement with landscape.”

Study examines the failure of education system to benefit Aboriginal people based on results which display conflicts with moral and cultural values of the students.

Discusses how names give tribes identity.