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Conducting Sacred Research: An Indigenous Experience

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roxanne Struthers
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 16, no. 1, Spring, 2001, pp. 125-133
Description
Discusses background research associated with the authors thesis and the importance of reflecting the cultural worldview of the researcher and the participants.
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Elaboration Therapy in the Midewiwin and Gerald Vizenor's The Heirs of Columbus

Alternate Title
Elaboration Therapy in the Medewiwin and Gerald Vizenor's The Heirs of Columbus
Elaboration Therapy in the Midewin and Gerald Vizenor's The Heirs of Columbus
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Benjamin V. Burgess
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 18, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 22-36
Description
Uses a Midewiwin framework, and elaboration theory that stories have power, healing abilities and the strength of the story depends on the ability of the healer. Concepts are used to reshape the narrative of Christopher Columbus in Gerald Vizenor's novel. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 22.
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Fleur Pillager’s Bear Identity in the Novels of

Louise Erdrich

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nora Baker Barry
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. [24]-37
Description
Discusses the significance of the bear in Chippewa belief systems, Grand Medicine Society and orders of the midewin, and how the author uses these elements as plot devices. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Owls: Images and Voices in the Ojibwa and Midewiwin Worlds

Alternate Title
Owls: Images and Voices in the Ojibwe and Midewin Worlds
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael M. Pomedli
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 26, no. 2, 2002, pp. 45-62
Description
Examines stories, images, and voices of the owl in Anishinaabe culture and how these teachings (owl) influenced the signatories of Treaty Three.
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Postmodern Bears in the Texts of Gerald Vizenor

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nora Baker Barry
MELUS, vol. 27, no. 3, Native American Literature, Autumn, September 2002, pp. [93]-112
Description
Discusses how author Gerald Vizenor's emphasis on the bear is explained by the animal's role as the renewer of Ojibwe life in Midewiwin ceremony.
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