Research focuses on inter-tribal transmission of traditional knowledge and amalgamation with Mi’kmaq identity.

Geography Thesis ([M.A.])--[Western University, 2011].

Comments on problematic and questionable bills as well as the Idle No More movement. Excerpts from Nationhood Interrupted: Revitalizing nêhiyaw Legal Systems by Sylvia McAdam.

"This paper argues that the incorporation of Aboriginal principles requires some understanding of their significance via a process of cross-cultural translation that also puts conventional non-Aboriginal understandings of reconciliation under the microscope."

Ahenakew talks about the cultural practices and responsibilities surrounding oral history; discusses the collective nature of forming and maintaining oral history and its details. Discusses the roles of Elders who carry these histories in the community, and their skill at conveying a story or lesson.

Topics include: identity and worldview; culture and ceremonies; cultural competency; health and well-being; healing; services; and implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Companion to: Indigenous Well-being in Schools: Understanding, Promoting and Supporting Indigenous Learners: Final Report.

Looks at why the author's daughter was drawn to her Aboriginal identity; and examines the use of alternative methods of education focusing on Indigenous knowledge and peace building activities that encourage healing, and reconciliation for Aboriginal youth.

Describes the recollections of Cyril Dodds, one of the last of his people to have graduated through the Bora (religious ceremony) in the late 1800s.

Discusses customary rights and responsibilities with respect to three areas: private advice-/knowledge, inherited ritual/ceremonial property (rituals, songs, stories, etc.) and House property (hereditary names, songs, stories).

Psychology Counselling Project (MC)--Athabasca University, 2007.

Describes the Ute version of the dance, which originated with the Arapaho.

Argues that while all photographs cannot be reclaimed, a legitimate case can be made for the return of those taken of private religious ceremonies.

Discusses Northwest Coast art and wampum, traditional sacred shell beads of the Northeast.

Book review of: When Stars Came Down to Earth: Cosomology of the Skidi Pawnee Indians of North American by Vol Del Chamberlain.

Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.

Discusses various ceremonial objects.

Short description of Treaty #7: in preliminaries, taking, understanding of, effect on way of life; ana a comparison of Canadian and U.S. treaties.

Discussion of several topics: taking of Treaty #7, boundaries of Peigan Reserve; permit system; traditional curing practices; obtaining paint forceremonials; significance of rocks in Blackfoot culture; how the Blackfoot learned from the rock spirit how to drivethe buffalo over a cliff.

Author introduces the special double issue of American Indian Quarterly, “To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality.” Highlights different spiritual values in Indigenous cultures and the ways that they have been marginalized by mainstream institutions.

Contends that while the film represented many true to life parts of Inuit culture, a few aspects were not accurate.

Paper investigates the revival of the Messenger Feast in 1988 after a 70 year break.

Study finds that cultural legends and stories familiar to historical, ceremonial and spiritual practices are vital to the cultural foundation of the Haudenosaunee.

Brief introduction to three of the six languages and social songs of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Argues that contact with Europeans fundamentally altered the Kwakwaka'wakw culture, rituals. Includes commentary on the Alert Bay trials.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2003.

Researchers used talking circles, interviews and survey to learn from participants about types of spiritual, physical, and emotional practices which helped them with the healing process.

This photograph appeared in the 22 December 1953 Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Clipping on page 14 of scrapbook (A-792-2). The caption read: "Chief Blackman of Little Pine, left, and Jim Nicotine of Red Pheasant who is sounding the tom tom and singing "The Queen" in Cree."

A photograph taken at the North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix 22 December 1953. Original photograph found on page 11 of scrap book (A-792-2). The caption read: "PHOTOGRAPHED after the ceremonies and standing under a picture of the Queen are, left to right, Chief Blackman of Little Pine, Dr. Head (Chief Medicine Knife), and Chief Swimmer."

Talks about his life in general, family relationships and celebrations.

In interview, Manitoba Treaty Commissioner discusses the issue of who should be the carriers of Aboriginal culture, ceremonies, and traditions. Duration: 28:44.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life and Métis

history.

Jim Panamick describes working in a lumber camp, how to play an Indian game with a bat and ball, and tells stories of medicine men and curses. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.

Interview of the grandsons of Little Bear who discuss lifestyle. They tell stories about Cree raids on Blackfoot;the hanging of Little Bear and murder of a storekeeper's son by a medicine man. Interpreter by Alphonse Littlepoplar.

Consists of an interview where he mentions a smallpox epidemic in 1876, his life as a seal hunter and talks about an early missionary to his people.

Consists of an interview that is a very general discussion about potlatches.

Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.

Consists of an interview explaining the legend of the Shaggy Pipe, the Arapahoe Medicine Pipe, and the Big Smoke Dance.

Consists of an interview describing how pipes are made and some details of their history; lists some of the Sundance ceremonies; and describes various Tipi designs among the Blood Indians.

An interview explaining the origins of the Ghost dance, the Blacktail Deer dance, and the Beaver Bundle.

Consists of an interview about the Beaver Bundle origin myth and the Hoof Dance of Beaver Bundle as well as the Tobacco Dance of the North Blackfoot.

Consists of an interview about the origin myth of the Horn Society as well as a description of the construction of a sweat lodge.

Interview includes a story about a child who was protected by the North Wind. Also included are stories of residential schools; conflict between Indians and Indian agents.Tape IH-045 has not as yet been translated from the Cree language.

Discusses Treaty #7 and stresses the closeness of Indian people to nature and the need to retain the Indian religions.

Enormous crowd at Outlook, Saskatchewan. Chief Little Crow of the Sioux Indian Tribe places head dress on Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker, naming him Chief Standing Buffalo.

John Diefenbaker and two unidentified men standing at a microphone. Diefenbaker is being named Honourary Chief Eagle.

Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change. Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript. Requires creation of free account to access materials.

Gives Indian words for a variety of English terms. Explains significance of dance cycles.