Belief Systems

Consists of an interview with Little Pine who gives a description of a contemporary Sundance.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the ceremonies associated with the construction of a Holy Lodge. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Nancy Cattleman-Ermineskin, an Neyaskweyahk Elder, answers questions regarding protocol, ceremony and women in their moon or menstrual cycle. Duration: 9:13.

Clinical Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2015.

Explores how this work symbolizes demise of the Aboriginal ways of life in terms of the author's background and tradition.

Interactive Arts and Technology Thesis (Ph.D)--Simon Fraser University, 2014

Examines development, design, and playtesting outcomes of game adapted from multimedia health and wellness program project, Discovering Our Story

Based on a National needs assessment survey of 230 organizations between 2010 and 2011. Supports need for a master plan, funding for more staff, culturally relevant training programs, and assistance with digitization of materials.

Looks at ways to resolve conflict through interviews with Cree Elders. This paper is an excerpt from Cree Restorative Justice: From the Ancient to the Present. Scroll down to page 21 to read article.

Provides qualitative evidence of the benefits of integrating traditional Indigenous healing practices -- in particular the sweat lodge ceremony -- into the Western treatment model, Seeking Safety.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a description of the construction and ceremonies of various sweat lodges.

Describes program developed to foster collaboration and consultation between parents, students, and the school community.

An examination of rituals and associated religious functions as depicted in the art found on the game's court walls

Theology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Marquette University, 1978.

Discusses the history of one group of Indians from southern Arizona who embraced the Christian devil cosmology and related theories of sickness and cure.

Generally discusses the novel's elements and specifically looks at the use of both Choctaw and European mythology. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

A submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Reports Canadian government policy is in breach of basic fundamental rights and is keeping Aboriginal people living in poverty.

This paper, based on his many field interviews, represents Mr. Rain's views on why the Indians in the Treaty 6 area wereanxious to sign treaty, the problems of language, and therefore of their understanding of the terms.

Religious Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2002.

Author illustrates an Indigenous worldview in which everything has “spirit” and discusses how that worldview affects their writing and teaching.

Interview with author of Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto. Duration: 26:49.

Consists of an interview that describes the various Blood Societies.

National research project involving Aboriginal youth and communities across Canada. Report explores Aboriginal youth's understanding of HIV in relation to their communities, culture and colonization; using art as a way to talk about HIV and what are the future HIV preventions.

Identifies published, peer-reviewed health education or outreach initiatives.

Argues that psycho-social issues and rather than only physical, must be addressed in treatment. Chapter from Social Work and HIV -- The Canadian Experience edited by William Rowe and Bill Ryan.

Discusses an approach to reading the Bible based on local cultural perspectives.

Reviews book: Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway.

Film about looking for one's roots which includes a dialogue between the Gourmantche tribe of Africa with the Atikamekw of Northern Quebec.This film contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 48:27.

Cherokee painter and pipemaker.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2011.

Discusses a culturally sensitive approach to social service programs to help Native Americans.

Accompanying material for curriculum site. Links to sample workshops and activities for teachers, administrators, school board members, parents and community members. Curriculum site.

1st. edition.

Consists of an interview on making tools for working on hides; the making of bows and arrows; some specialized arrows; the uses of various pelts.

Describes an arts based research project which uses graffiti art to make Haudenosaunee symbols and images accessible and relevant for Indigenous youth. Discusses cultural bridging and exchange, decolonization, identity, cultural values, and Indigenous solidarity.

Author concludes that Peyotism contributed little or nothing to the factionalism at Taos.

Field interviews suggest that entrepreneurship values may be linked to traditional religion and historic innovation.

Recalls struggles, both in the past and currently, to retain local Pueblo control of what is considered the source of all Taos life.

Examines three areas for reform: increased Aboriginal involvement, repatriation of artefacts and improved access.

Uses the Sleeping Buffalo and Medicine Rock site as an example to talk about Assiniboine peoples’ ongoing relationship to sacred places and how ongoing connection to spaces has helped Indigenous peoples retain Indigenous knowledges and way of knowing despite colonization, settlement, national borders, residential schools, and reservation systems.

Discusses magical tattooing, medicinal tattooing, tattooing women, and traditional techniques.

Book review of: Tauria by Joan Metge.