Ceremonies

Extract from the eighth annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology.

Describes the rituals and beliefs associated with the painted Caribou skins.

Discusses how Inuit worldviews and customs were incorporated into graduation ceremonies.

Examines the sources of resilience and positive health strategies for Indigenous youth in urban settings.

Part of: University of California publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 12, (pp397-441).

Reflects on the importance of evolving traditional Indigenous ceremonies in contemporary Indigenous communities.

A photograph of Indian Leaders in ceremonial dress appear on an outdoor stage with three men in suits, two at microphones. Music stands and chairs are in front of the stage. Setting and occasion are unknown. background appears to be some decorative wall.

Historical note:

English and Communication Thesis (M.A.)--The State University of New York at Potsdam, 2006.

Article investigates and concludes that fairs, festivals, ceremonies or pilgrimages were not held at this site as previously thought.

Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and activist talks about diversity and duty to conserve and protect the environment. Duration: 50:43

Discussion about the end of the Oxlajuj B'aq'tun and the start of a new era that should be seen as an opportunity for positive renewal to generate changes in society.

Discusses concerns by Native American communities of the impacts of science, research and information on nation building and the protection of their rights and culture.

Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "Graphic Descriptions of the 'Medicine Lodge' or 'The Place of Sacred Feasting' -- The Great Blackfoot Ceremony". The author details his knowledge of the ceremony by way of anecdotal reminiscences.

This interview is a summary of the original interview in Chipewyan. Because the summarized sections are so short, they will be of little use to researchers, who may wish to refer to the original.

Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter

An interview that describes some boyhood memories. The interviewee also describes two dances, the Give Away and Wolf Feast ceremonies.

An interview discussing the taking and interpretation of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the Blood Reserve.

Looks at traditional use of song and reviews the Sequoya's syllabary.

Author draws on historical manuscripts and ethnological studies of Cherokee spiritual and wellness practices; works to articulate the interaction between the healer, the patient, and the framework of cultural and spiritual beliefs around wellness and healing.

Book review of: Cherokee Medicine, Colonial Germs by Paul Kelton.

A photograph from Miss J. M. Morton's scrap book (A-792-2) that appears next to the same photograph that was in the North Battleford News Optimist 15 July 1955. The caption reads: "Chief Andrew Swimmer, son of the late Chief Sam Swimmer and successor to his father at the Sweetgrass Reserve, is shown presenting Dr. Head with a framed photograph of the doctor and Sam Swimmer taken a few years ago when Dr. Head was made an honorary chief of the band."

Consists of an interview where he explains the uses of various ceremonial instruments.

Ceremony honours Keeseekoose Reserve chief.

An image an Aboriginal chief on horseback with several other Aboriginal men on horses in background. They are all wearing ceremonial regalia. Unidentified buildings and water tower in background.

An interview where Chief One Gun tells of his father's recollections of the signing of an unspecified treaty. He also tells of a Brave Dog Society prayer meeting.

An image of ten Aboriginal men dressed in ceremonial regalia. Unidentified group of people in background.

Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. An image of an Aboriginal family ceremonial regalia. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides of the Blood Nation bestows an honorary Chieftainship on Governor-General Viscount Alexander.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides presents a headdress to Governor-General Viscount during a ceremony bestowing him with an honorary Chieftainship in the Blood Nation.

Consists of an interview where he describes the rituals associated with the Hamatsa dance. He also tells a story of how the Hamatsa dance originated.

A photograph of unidentified First Nations Chiefs on a podium, somewere in the Prince Albert area. No date given.

Explains the learning of sex roles, for men the way of bravery, fortitude, generosity and wisdom and for women the goals of industry, hospitality, kindness and chastity. Discusses naming ceremonies, the mysterious and unexplainable wakan ki, and other aspects of culture.

Consists of an interview telling how children were raised.

Looks at effects of the Indian Act and the damage done to First Nations children in residential schools and child welfare services.

Book review of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia edited by Robert T. Boyd, Kenneth M. Ames, and Tony A. Johnson. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 144.

Volume II.

Discussion with LeAnne Howe on her novels Miko Kings: An Indian Baseball Story and Shell Shaker and their representations of Choctawan cultural elements such as spirituality, linguistic characteristics, ancient trade and diplomacy practices, and gender roles.

General account of his life.

Article attempts to examine some of the reasons the Chumash people elected to be baptized, the consequences for that choice, and the resistance (both overt and subversive) that they offered to Christian missionaries.

Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 11 (p. 277-536).

An analysis of the "tripratate" structural design of Silko's novel and how it places the hoop dance ceremony at the heart of the story despite the ritual only appearing in the middle of the novel.

On information card: "the City of the Dead" - The Getikshan Indians built houses over graves, in which are placed the possessions of the dead. Close up of one house; Hazelton, BC.

On information card: "The City of the Dead" / The Getikshan Indians built houses over graves, in which are placed the possessions of the dead. Hazelton, BC.

Consists of an interview where she gives a general account of reserve life. She gives a description of Indian games and tells of the establishment of the Gordon Reserve, Saskatchewan

Consists of an interview where Clarence Joe speaks of the conversion of the Sechelt Indians to Roman Catholicism and he discusses at various points the industry and initiative of the Sechelt Indians.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol 18, (pp287-390).