Belief Systems

Surveys sites of stone circles and presents theories as to their function.

Describes examples from "mainstream" educational settings where teachers incorporated Māori views about "caring for ourselves, others and the environment" as specified in the New Zealand curriculum document Te Whàriki.

Broad cultural overview of the Tlingit peoples including location, history, oral history, language, housing, clothing, healing practices, and social customs. Also includes brief bibliography.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 57 (p.1-48)

Uses the work of Oblate Constantine Scollen to analyze historical interpretations of the relationship between missionaries and Indigenous people.

Explores the Nuu-chah-nulth Wolf Ritual of The Northwest Coast Native nation.

Introduction to issue featuring health workers from Elcho Island.

Examines possible historical and cultural reasons for high tobacco use.

Discusses the way in which the tobacco contributes to Indigenous research methodology and examines how Indigenous research can draw upon Indigenous ways of knowing by connecting individuals with the spiritual and physical world.

Summarizes presentations made at a five day forum in which youth from 62 northern communities shared lived experiences and issues affecting their lives.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 1994.

Reports on Pae Herenga pilot study undertaken to explore how care customs contribute towards strengthening extended family (whānau) resilience and bereavement. Results indicate a need for further study, wider understanding of whānau practices among health professionals, and a digital resource centre.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 36, (pp221-300).

Investigates the spread and appeal of the Indian Shakers religion, that practices traditional beliefs, to the Tolowas people into California

Book review of: Toltec Mounds: Archeology of the Mound-and-Plaza Complex by Martha Ann Rolingson and Lucretia S. Kelly.

General account of his life.

Several topics are discussed: describes the acceptance by the Peigans of Treaty #7, and its effects on their way of life; compares U.S. and Canadian treaties and criticizes Canadian education of Indians; briefly describes some aspects of traditional ceremonies; and tells story of two spirits gambling for control of lands adjacent to Rockies.

Presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the National Indian Education Association at the Albuquerque Convention Center, New Mexico, November 15-19, 1992.

Consists of an interview where he shares general reminiscences of his life.

Tony Wood was an employee of the Saskatchewan government and was associated with the school for prospectors. He was a friend of Norris and Brady.

Why the Skokomish have a concern over the Cedar's fate and the legal issues surrounding efforts to protect the Cedar.

Discusses: typical mechanisms, community-based justice models, and processes derived from Indigenous legal traditions; governance, community and participant considerations for discussion; and guiding questions and building blocks. Includes examples of existing models and how they function.

Discusses the complexity of the Inuit's relationship with their territory as expressed in place names and conceptions of scared sites.

Short documentary explains the customs and symbolism associated with the poles, and the process of construction. Duration: 21:01.

A totem pole workshop in "Esquiremault", B.C.

Teacher's resource includes brief essay, bibliography and study questions.

Teacher's guide for film of the same name.

An analysis of medical beliefs of the Red Indians.

Article describes the Nanai people's myths that tell about the origins of some of their ancestors from the animal kingdom.

Website provides background to exhibition which examines jewelry designs from the American Southwest and the Northwest Coast and compares similarities between the two cultures.

Explores methodologies which seek to inform and persuade courts and legislators while encompassing Aboriginal concepts of rights.

Looks at how culture has an effect on the Indigenous entrepreneur's attitude when starting a new venture.

Relates the hardships encountered by the author in doing anthropological research within and for Native American nations.

Looks at bringing Indigenous knowledge into urban classrooms by connecting students to their worldviews, stories of place and the land.

Looks at importance of development, jurisdictional issues, tribal authority, historical context and visions for the future.

Discussess the challenges of implementing Indigenous education, from an Indigenous viewpoint.

Review of Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark.

Philosophy Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Looks at windigo tales in the context of cultural adaptations which occurred in both groups as a result of prolonged contact.

Recommendations, based on principles taught by Elders, to the Government of Canada.

Looks at a community development model that focuses on traditional knowledge and cultural practice to assist Aboriginal communities to heal from historical and ongoing trauma, and for the restoration of health and well being.

Argues that identity is more about self identification and culture then about blood.

Examines shamanic ecstatic states from a psychiatric and comparative perspective.

Using the Sami people as an example, argues that political decolonization is important for realizing self-determination, reconnecting with culture, and becoming intellectually self-governing.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2002.