Feasts

Describes old photographs in her possession and her life growing up near a saw mill.

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 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.

Discusses the ceremonies and customs connected with potlatches.

Comments on the history of Alert Bay and the cosmopolitan mix of entrepreneurs. Chapter 26 from International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship edited by Léo-Paul Dana and Robert B. Anderson. Entire e-book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 328 of select chapter 26 on side bar.

Looks at characteristics of Cheyenne Contrary clowns, the Hopi and the Nuu-Chah-Nulth clowns in the Northwest and their importance to the community.

Documents life of the Native people in northern British Columbia. "Archival film reflects the social and cultural values and beliefs prevalent at the time of production." Durations: 21:00.

Discussion of the English equivalent of a number of Indian words. Describes how power may be acquired.

Gives Indian names for various geographical features; and discusses family relationships.

Consists of an interview about the acquisition of the Pigeon Society by the Blood Indians; the ceremonials of the Pigeon Society, including the transfer of bundles.

Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.

Description of traditional Indian ceremonies and the changes which have taken place in them. Mr. Kanipitetew is concernedthat people are no longer following the strict rituals of the past.

[Environment and Geography?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2018.

Examines community efforts to revive cultural practices, reclaim knowledge, and get back cultural objects, specifically involving the potlatch system. Scroll to page 51

Contends that while the competition of the potlatch has been suppressed, heads of households vie for prestige by providing lavish feasts.

Book review of: Rifles, Blankets, and Beads by William E. Simeone.

Describes some of the ceremonies associated with the Hamatsa dance. Mentions tidal wave in the aftermath of the Alaska Earthquake.

Describes an encounter with a sasquatch.Description of the Hamatsa dance ceremony.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 11, (pp189-277).

Comments on a spiritual feed held in honour of a missing woman's twenty-second birthday. Article is located by scrolling to page 2.

Provides information about the potlatch ceremony in British Columbia.

Article outlines steps the Coquille took to strengthen claims of tribal sovereignty by investment in education, active participation in academic research, and the re-establishment of relationships through potlatches (gift giving) ceremonies.

Guide to accompany two films:Totem: Return of the G'psgolox Pole (2003) and the sequel Totem: Return and Renewal. Targets senior-level curriculum in English language arts and social studies.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

General account of his life.

Book review of:Totem Poles by Pat Kramer. Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 136.

Chapter in book: Handbook of North American Indians: Northwest Coast, Volume 7> edited by William C. Sturtevant

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1994.

Examines the historical and contemporary practices of the ritual feast Wihkohtowin.