Ceremonies

Discusses the impact that broadcasting of Maori rituals on social networking sites are having in New Zealand.

Contends that rock and cave art may offer insights about the trance-induced, supernatural journeys and spiritual sightings of shamans around the world.

Looks at dances of ceremony and entertainment. Entire issue on one pdf. Article located by scrolling to page 29.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary (Canada), 2002.

An official tour guide of the James Bay Region invites tourists to discover the region and gives a description of the Cree Walking-out ceremony that celebrates the complex link between people and environment.

Comments on an exhibit which commemorates and honours the missing and murdered Indigenous women of Canada.

Indigenous Relations Thesis (MIR)--Laurentian University, 2019.

Looks at the significance and use of wampum beads in the diplomatic process during the French and British periods at Fort Niagara. Shows beads found there were produced at Albany.

Discusses the purpose and process of developing the Wanuskewin Heritage site; describes the different spaces on the site, and the different stakeholders involved with the park’s development. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 81.

Three youth forget to respect tradition and notice the results of their careless behaviour in episode 3 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Explores the Waptashi or Feather Religion and its leader Jake Hunt. Waptashi is a combination of the Washani faith and the Indian Shaker Church where the Eagle is the supreme being who communicates through Jake Hunt.

Three generations of mothers share their experience and understanding of birth knowledge.

Author discusses the spiritual roots of Cree dance, and his personal experiences, when trying to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary dance forms.

Speech given by Diefenbaker at his investiture into the honorary Kainai Chieftanship of the Blood Confederacy, at Waterton Park, June 27, 1960. Diefenbaker speaks of the virtuous and just society of the Indigenous peoples. He promises Chief Shot Both Sides that Canadian Indians can be assured of equality of opportunity. Diefenbaker mentions his appointment of Gladstone to the Senate. As well, Diefenbaker mentions that his government will grant the franchise to First Nations people, while at the same time assuring that their treaty rights will be upheld.

Interview with creator of a documentary about Native American participation in World I and II, Korea and Vietnam, produced for Wisconsin Public Television.

Documentary on the role of Native Americans in the military campaigns of World War I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflict. Duration: 56:14.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2005.

Looks at using song and local identity to change negative and damaging behaviours.

Discusses project in which Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal partners collaborated to assess challenges and barriers to access in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1995.

Discusses the spiritual significance and history attached to the Black Hills.

Book review of: We Will Dance Our Truth by David Delgado Shorter. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 85.

Article explores the phenomena of cultural resilience and resistance to assimilation on the Grand Ronde reservation, additionally considers those settler practices that were adopted and the cultural hybridity that came of that space.

Image of "wedding party in their 'bridal coach'. Willie Bear (with back to camera) was greeting them." Trip of Christina Bateman and Annie Mckay to La Ronge.

Stephen Augustine presents explanation of the treaty process for different treaties and negotiation for survival. Duration: 2:33:38.

Looks at an Amaknak whalebone mask which offers a look at prehistoric Aleutian ritual and spiritual life.

Brief discussion about custom of sacred bundles.

Explores the extent of the geographical bond with an emphasis on world view, myths and ceremonies.

These brief 19th century observations about the potlatch were initially published in the American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal.

Virtual exhibition features portrayals of traditional cultures of the Tlingit, Tsimshian, Haida, Nuxalk, Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Salish peoples.

Book review of, Where the Echo Began and Other Oral Traditions From Southwestern Alaska by Hans Himmelheber.

Research findings indicate powwow participation was neither driven by isolation from nor involvement with non-Indigenous communities.

Examines traditional Iroquois witchcraft by looking at how the Iroquois defined a witch and how witches used their powers.

Investigates spiritual healing traditions used in the Native American Church (NAC), Catholic Charismatic and Protestant Pentecostal churches.

Discusses the role of the karadj or "medicine man" within the Australian Aboriginal community.

An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.

Interview with Winston Wuttunee, Cree entertainer and artist, about spirituality. Duration: 26:08.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol 17, (pp171-216).

Description of the ceremony, the history, customs surrounding this important celebration.

Description of celebrations of the event and the beliefs behind them.

Detailed description of ceremony and a bibliography.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 14, (pp437-488).

Includes accounts from individual Onondagas about the powers of several ceremonies.

Discusses how transpersonal psychotherapy is a natural fit with traditional healing practices. Includes clinical examples applying to addictions.