Ceremonies

Begins with at an expedition to the Torres Trait where recording equipment and a Lumiére camera were used by Alfred Cort Haddon, a zoologist from England.

Examines issues that arise when trying to research the origins of the peoples who inhabited the plains.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 28, (pp83-278).

Looks at the changes brought about through acculturation of the Potlatch which has assumed the function of feasting.

General reminiscences of her life and work.

Highlights both historical and current powwow practices and events.

Examines the importance of the tobacco trade in both social and ceremonial contexts.

Indigenous Relations Thesis (MIR)--Laurentian University, 2017.

An analyzes of the structural similarities as a spectacle between a Gathering of Nations Powwow and the University of New Mexico basketball game.

Looks at the ceremony used by Algonquian tribes to heal the sick.

Black and white photograph of men with a drum at a tea dance ceremony near Edmonton, Alberta. Subtitled "Indian Tom-Tom Drummers at a Tea Dance". Mountie in foreground. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of the funeral of an Indigenous person, officiated by Father Lavallee, taken on the Cold Lake Reserve.

Photograph of a newlywed couple with priest in western clothes. They have had a Western wedding ceremony. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Photograph of the interior of a Blackfoot Medicine Lodge, with a medicine pipe bundle in the center, and a medicine pipe bowl hanging on the wall. Four men sit around the pipe bundle, facing the camera. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Explores the Central Algonquian peoples unique attitudes, understandings and practices with respect to fasting.

Article examines smoking cessation programs directed at Indigenous peoples; highlights the need to differentiate between traditional use and non-traditional commercial tobacco use. Authors asses the efficacy of interventions based on the United States Public Health Service’s 5A model, and cultural approaches used in three American Indian health clinics in Minnesota.

Literary Criticism article in which the author examines the place-based and relational nature of Indigenous spiritual practices, and the treatment of these in the McNickle’s novel.

Folder containing correspondence relating to financial difficulties, organization of activities, Diefenbaker's visits in the area, Diefenbaker's becoming an honorary chief of the Blood tribe, ceremonies, specifically the Kainai Chieftainship Ceremony, and communications relating to the organization of that ceremony.

Folder containing correspondence regarding the Native Brotherhood of British Columbia's Annual Convention (Prince Rupert) and Diefenbaker's honorary Chieftainship.

Folder containing memos requests and correspondence regarding the opening ceremony of the Batoche museum. Letter requesting that invitations be sent to the Chiefs of neighbouring reserves.

Folder containing correspondence relating to the opening ceremonies of the Saskatchewan River Dam (Gardiner Dam) in which the Dundurn Indian Band was to participate, and of which Band, Diefenbaker was made an honorary Chief.

Folder containing correspondence relating to Chief Frank Saney's Contribution to the native population of the Yukon, and a meeting between Diefenbaker and the Chiefs.

File containing correspondence from Diefenbaker to Chief Dreaver regarding the setting aside of a "National Indian Day" during the Centennial Year.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Lethbridge, 2005.

The interview includes discussion concerning home, work and social situations.

Description of a summer healing chant performed to cure illness.

Music Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Chicago, 2005. Volume One.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Stone Implements of the Potomac-Chesapeake Tidewater Province by William Henry Holmes The Siouan Indians: A Preliminary Sketch by W. J. McGee Siouan Sociology: A Posthumus Paper by James Owen Dorsey Tusayan Katcinas by Jesse Walter Fewkes The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891 by Cosmos Mindeleff

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States by Prof. Cyrus Thomas The Cherokee Nation of Indians by Charles C. Royce The Mountain Chant: A Navajo Ceremony by Dr. Washington Matthews The Seminole Indians of Florida by Clay MacCauley The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child by Mrs. Tilly E. Stevenson

Discusses the warrior tradition in terms of a motivation for volunteering, the resurgence of ceremonies relating to the traditions, American public's perception of the "warrior" during and after the war.

Describes the process of the Mohican people of Wisconsin as they negotiated Mission House Museum for the repatriation of a Bible and Communion set over more than 30 years. Highlights issues of material culture; of accessibility, possession, and control.

Consists of an interview giving an account of traditional lifestyle.

Focuses on when this dance occurred, and whether it holds significance of a spiritual nature.

Consists of an interview where Fine Day describes the preparation and preservation of food and the making of weapons.

Consists of an interview where Fine Day describes various methods of signaling as well as various healing practices.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he discusses separation in marriage and the consequences of adultery.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes various ceremonial paraphernalia. He also tells various amusing stories.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes a ceremony (unidentified), a Give Away Dance and the warlike achievements of Sweet Grass.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes a transvestite medicine man. He also gives general reminiscences of traditional lifestyle.

Gives Cree terms for various months, units of time and measurement. Describes a ceremonial dog feast and ceremonial painting.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he speaks of the Cree Spirits known as Atayokhan.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes the transferal of bundles. He also describes power acquired from spirits and through fasting.

Consists of an interview where he discusses marriage customs.

Consists of an interview where Fine Day describes the punishment for violation of their hunting code. He also describes the selection and duties of ceremonial officers and the use of buffalo pounds.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he lists various articles used in connection with the Sundance. He also gives the reasons for having a Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes the experience of a man who returns from the dead. He also gives a general description of a sweat lodge.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes a significant dream he had as a child. He gives a description of a naming ceremony. He also describes the procedures leading to a Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he outlines the proper as opposed to the improper procedures for giving a Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he gives a very general description of traditional lifestyle.