Ceremonies

Montezuma edition.

Comments on the laws and the search for missing artifacts related to the ceremony.

Consists of an interview on the origins of the Holy Lodge; the story of the Holy Turnip (same story as IH-AA.020); the story of the elk woman and her jealous husband; the story of the widows who offered themselves to the sun and how these events led to the offering ceremony and then to the Holy Lodge (This account continues on IH-AA.112)

A Blood ceremony for making Governor General Viscount Alexander an honorary Chief. Chief Shot-Both-Sides on left, Governor-General, second from left.

Looks at the ritual background of the clown ceremony and historical perceptions of clowning.

Examines the romanticism and primitivism that plague Native American studies by looking at Hopi Indian religion and how they deal with the problem of evil.

Archival photos of the Snake Dance accompanied by a brief description of the ceremony.

Examines the Hopi Traditionalist Movement which offers an alternative interpretation of life and stesses the dignity of ceremonialism.

Consists of an interview whereby George First Rider describes a sweat lodge.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider giving an account of his initiation into the Horn Society.

An account of George First Rider's initiation into the Horn Society. (this is the conclusion of the account given on IH-AA.081).

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes various aspects of Horn Society ceremonialism.

An image of ten Aboriginal men dressed in ceremonial regalia and standing in a semi-circle.

Describes this spiritual dance.

Consists of an interview giving an account of the last long distance horse races at Stand Off, Alberta. Includes a story of gambling between a Blood Indian and a Snake Indian; a story of the Holy Lodge; a story of the girl who married a star and the origin of the Holy Turnip; a story of a camp where the children were abandoned; a story of a man who eloped.

Modern History Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Glasgow, 2002

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch)--University of Arizona, 1993.

Presents a First Nations Elder speaking about her experience with residential schools and the impact on her life. Access Part 1. Duration: 6:22.

Outlines five principles of Aboriginal worldviews that can be incorporated into community development initiatives and increase the capacity of Aboriginal communities.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives an account of the original Holy Lodge. (It is a follow-up to IH-AA.112)Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells a story of the Horn Society and gives a description of Horn Society dances. Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells how the Indians caught eagles and describes the various uses of eagle feathers. He also describes the significance of various headdresses.

Traces the ceremony from Simpson Desert to Dulkaninna.

Consists of an interview where he briefly mentions "bear-walking" (curse by an evil medicine man).

Interview includes a description of Mr. Gallivan's interactions with residents of the reserve.

Discusses how Oscar Howe has created a liner abstract design concept that utilizes the formal elements of line, color and space to bridge the gap between traditional Indian values and the world of contemporary art.

Film review of: Huicholes produced by P. Stefani and directed by H. Vilchez.

Looks at the concept of one medicine, the relationship between the doctor and horse in the Cheyenne, and the intimacy between people and their horses in the Navajo or Apache.

Focuses on the hunger strike of three female Aboriginal prisoners being held at the men's penitentiary in Springhill, Nova Scotia in February 2003.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 35, (pp103-142).

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1999.

Details a 1925 honorary ceremony held for Nellie Zelda Star Boy Menard on the occassion of her first menstruation, an event believed to control or direct one's future life path.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1973.

Art History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 1997.

Analyzes a small wooden human figurine found with the remains of an Inuit woman.

Explores the subversive and satirical practice of creating souvenirs for settler-tourists arguing that the small totem poles carved as keepsakes were in fact a form of resistance to settler colonialism.

Coverage of the winter festival in Ile a la Crosse. Winners from various competitions on page two. Page one: Three pictures, one of flour packing, one of dog sled preparation, and one of snow mobile racing. Page two: Three pictures, all of hockey being played. Page three: Awards ceremony.

Entitled "Sarcee Indian". Subject seated with a ceremonial pipe and drum.

Discusses the Royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later George V and Queen Mary), the ceremonies held and review of the extensive related archival records.

Examines the American Indian Movement (AIM) leading up to the occupation, the political economy, and ceremonial practices on the reservation.

Discussion with four Métis Elders examining Métis storytelling traditions and challenges to maintaining spiritual practices in Métis communities.

Community leaders from Tyendinaga discuss their experiences reviving language, longhouse traditions, and Mohawk culture.

Discusses unique methodological learning perspectives and approaches to ways of knowing that challenge Indigenous studies.

Looks at Edward S. Curtis' 1914 silent film In the Land of the Head Hunters as a primary source despite the director's intentions.

Explores social, religious, ceremonial and traditions of masking and shamanism of the Haida and Kwakwakawak (Kwakiutl).

Article uses a combination of personal narrative and nonfiction formats to express the ways in which spirituality and identity have been integrated into modern tribal colleges.

1 file containing a memorandum for the committee for the Queen's visit; a newspaper article from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix regarding Jack Pickersgill; letter to Diefenbaker from E.R. McFarland, President of the official body of Honorary Chiefs Blood Indian Tribe; newsletter detailing the year of 1962 as experienced by the residents of the Blood Reservation.

A photograph of what appears to be a ceremony with drummers and many spectators in attendance. No date or further information given, from the Prince Albert, SK area.

An image of a large gathering of Aboriginal people seated in a circle. Many are wrapped in blankets and there are some large wooden stick structures holding large pieces of fabric, presumably for shade from the sun. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.