Belief Systems

Article/review resembles poetry and is written in a oral style. Author expresses his observations on Aboriginal culture, tradition and the environment.

Looks at geographic, socio-economic, and cultural barriers to health services and strategies to improve services.

First presenter discusses the current state of water in First Nations communities and challenges in the areas of source water, treatment, and water supply systems. Second speaker discusses the groundwater contamination in British Columbia's Hullcar Valley and what the crisis means for the Splatsin people. Related Material: Webinar Summary.

Comments on the findings of semi-structured narrative interviews from which two key topics emerged: concepts of healing and the focus of healing.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tromsø, 2012.

Investigates the motivations for, and experiences of raising grandchildren. Questions asked about motivation included experiences with: the child welfare system, residential schools, foster care and adoptive placements; and the impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act on kinship care.

A description of the narrative style of using events in the novel Ceremony to engage the reader's attention to look into deeper into the feelings and ideas behind the narrative's actions. Silko's style is a bridge between oral and written traditions for Indigenous storytelling.

Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Oklahoma, 2001.

Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2016.

Series of eight hour-long videos developed to educate women's shelter workers, but equally applicable to general audiences. Videos cover wide range of topics such as: treaty relationships; Indigenous worldviews; missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls; Indigenous women in Indigenous societies; women's leadership; and building relationships.

Discusses attitudes toward the dead and traditional medicine.

Consists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.

This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Describes political traditions of First Nations living in the region, considers how cultural and material forces are impacting political cultures, and discusses how formal governments converge or diverge with political traditions.

Examines learning success of Aboriginal children when instruction is adapted to an observational learning style.

Looks at present health care practices and offers an alternative approach that is culturally adapted to Aboriginal needs.

A multi-module training curriculum to address the challenges and barriers facing Two-Spirit people in Native communities.

Comments on articles in special issue.

Basic information on terminology, cultural diversity, history of First Nation peoples in Alberta, Alberta treaties and treaty relationships, legacy of residential schools, theTruth and Reconciliation Commission and respectful ways to interact with Elders.

Book review of The Adventures of John Jewitt by John Jewitt. Edited, with introduction and notes, by Robert Brown. Entire issue on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 140.

Includes various Napi (Blood) origin myths.

Discusses philosophies found in selected African Indigenous proverbs to talk about traditions, power and authority, relationships, and responsibilities and the individual in the context of youth violence.

Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Western Ontario, 2012

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--City University of New York, 1998.

Bob Black Plume talks about the various Blood Societies.

Interview includes stories about the power of the medicine man and the abilities to foretell the future. It also includes information regarding traditional attitudes toward education, marriage and lifestyle.

Book review of: Âh-âyîtaw isi ê-kî-kiskêyihtahkik maskihkiy stories from Alice Ahenakew, edited, translated and with a glossary by H.C. Wolfart and Freda Ahenakew.

Religious Studies and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

"This document describes the importance of traditional Blackfoot health services and their foundation in age-old ceremonies."

Looks at Anishinaabek beliefs pertaining to the land, natural resource development, and ensuing conflicts with Canadian law.

Speaker argues that relationships in the natural world can be a source of law. Duration: 1:33:36.

Description of the customs, performances, and ceremonies associated with the death of a Sitka chief.

Draft. Primary intended audience is teachers.

Examines multiple potential determinants in adolescents - psychiatric disorders, positive familial, social and cultural environments. Results will aid in intervention/prevention strategies.

Social Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Cambridge, 2004.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.31 (p.219-238).

Consists of an interview where he tells of legends concerning the arrival of white men in North America; Parallels to the Norse (Viking) sagas -- (Is this possibly an example of the oral tradition presenting the Indian view early Viking settlement?). He tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of white men and the eventual return of Indian ways; describes the role of women in pre-Columbian America; and gives accounts of native medical practices and the linguistic evolution.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life.

The interview includes discussion of Alfred Durocher's life.

Discussion of the early settlers in the Grand Marais area.

Examines the strategies used by the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and Allies (AAFNA) in judicial and legislative settings to make their voices heard.

Summarizes gathering held June 10 and 11 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 for people interested in supporting stronger relationships with Canadian philanthropic foundations and Aboriginal peoples.

Young woman, who is HIV positive, discusses how she is coping with the disease. Duration: 10:44

Book review of: All Our Relations by Winona LaDuke.

Book review of: All That We Say Is ours by Ian Gill.

Native American Studies Thesis (M.A)--University of Lethbridge, 2011.