Ceremonies

Catherine Anne Martin examine the traditions of her Mi'kmaq family, and during a visit home for the annual St. Anne's Feast Day at Chapel Island, she explores values which have endured, adapted, and evolved. Accompanying material: Study Guide. Duration: 32:28.

Guide to accompany film, Mi'kmaq Family (Migmaeio Otjiosog). Contains resources, material suggestions and post screening questions.

Description of some games, legends and dances of the Mi'kmaq.

Description of one of the largest ceremonial centers in eastern North America, constructed and used between A.D. 1 - 500.

Looks at a community-based program that provides education, prevention and healing services to those affected by family violence and substance abuse, through circles, ceremonies and workshops.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.21 (p.323-365).

Book review of: Miskwabik, Metal of Ritual: Metallurgy in Precontact Eastern North America by Amelia M. Trevelyan.

One photograph taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 22 December 1953. It is found on page 13 of the scrap book (A-792-2). The caption reads: "Chief Swimmer is shown here addressing the assembly before the initiation. Left to right are: Miss J. M. Morton, RN, head of the nursing staff; Edwin Wuttunee, Red Pheasant reserve, interpreter; Chief Sam Swimmer; Dr. P. W. Head, superintendent of the Indian hospital; Archdeacon H. E. Hives, Bishop-elect of Keewatin."

A photograph taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital found on page 13 of the scrap book (A-792-2). It is similar to picture A-792-2-pic4.13, and features the same subjects. Left to right, Miss J. M. Morton, Edwin Wuttunee, Sam Swimmer, Dr. P. W. Head, Archdeacon H. E. Hives.

Discusses basic tenants of Dakota spiritual traditions. Chapter ten from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology an Ethnology, vol. 18, (pp391-408).

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 12, (pp139-194).

Focuses on how the traditional Indigenous belief system has adapted over time to survive as an important part of Vietnamese life despite ideological and technological pressures.

Analysis of the carved horseshoe symbol and its relation to Diegueño girl's initiation ceremony.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Wyoming, 1994.

Looks at the role of women in making pipes, ceremonies, and cultural importance of the pipe stem and bowl known as the calumet.

Interview with Kay Olan, that discusses the mission, main focus, future goals and programs offered at Kanatsiohareke.

Brief field notes recorded at the Tewa pueblo of Hano in 1912 providing her perspective on ceremonies; includes some astronomy references.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Discusses the active role of Maize within Wixáritari ceremony from cultivation to harvesting, emphasizing the role of women in preparing Corn-based substances for ceremonial offerings. Through storytelling and performative practices women are active in transmitting the relationships between corn and community.

Religious Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Santa Barbara, 2000.

Brief history and information about role of master of ceremonies, arena director, Powwow Princess, singers and drummers, as well as traditional rituals, dance styles and their accompanying regalia, daily sequence of events and etiquette.

Argues that contextual information is critical when building collections and developing exhibitions of objects.

A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Diefenbaker crowning someone in a Princess Pageant, likely in Prince Albert, SK.

Consists of an interview where George Clutesi discusses at length his role in the cultural reawakening of his people, particularly the dance group he organized. There is also discussion of the preparation of bark clothing.

Consists of an interview where various native dances are discussed.

Consists of an interview whereby the informant is donating a quantity of Sundance material to the interviewer, and briefly mentioning the names and functions of the various items.

Ada Ladu was born on the Mistawasis Reserve, worked for wages in the 1930s, married and mother of five. Beatrice Nightraveller, daughter of Josie Cuthand, was born on the Little Pine Reserve, Saskatchewan, worked for wages in the 1930s, also married with five children.They share: a story of a white baby girl abducted and raised by Indians in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district; accounts of the Riel Rebellion (1885), especially the aftermath in the North Battleford district; philosophies of child-rearing; loss of portions of Little Pine Reserve and the death of Little Pine.

Consists of an interview where she discusses the suppression of potlatches.

Consists of an interview where she gives general reminiscences of her life. She also describes the Hamatsa dance ceremony.

Consists of an interview where she discusses arranged marriages in her youth and the artistic tradition in her family.

Consists of an interview that is general reminiscences of their lives.

Consists of an interview with Mrs. Lucinda Froman, who is a Mohawk Indian originally from the Six Nations Reserve, Ontario. She gives an account of migration from the United States to Canada. She also talks of encounters with evil spirits and how to ward them off.

An interview that includes stories of hunting, trading and food gathering. Also included are stories about the Frog Lake massacre and Wihtiko (cannibal monster)

Consists of an interview where she discusses how the Indians acquired their songs. She also tells a creation myth and a flood legend of her people.

Consists of an interview where she discusses how the Indians acquired various songs and dances.

Consists of an interview where she discusses the historical movement of the Shuswap people and the meeting of the Shuswaps with David Thompson.

General account of Susan Shagonaby's life with Earl DeLaVergne as interpreter. Interview conducted by Warner (unsure if this is first or last name).

Consists of an interview where she discusses the migration of the Shuswap Indians into the Kootenay Valley.

Discusses the ceremonies and customs connected with potlatches.

Focuses on non-Indigenous media and academic representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ceremonies. Argues that they reflect non-Indigenous ideologies rather than accurate portrayals.

Discusses aspects of shamanism, music and dance as aspects of healing.

Comments on the social and emotional impacts on a developing child.

Tales of the Gitchi Manitou, Manche Manitou, the rattlesnake and natawa, ceremony of Metawin, Weese-ke-jak and the beaver.

Describes baptismal head-washing during the full moon of November 10-18, 1891 at Wal-pi.