Cree Elders Workshop 10
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Date
1974-01-30
Authors
Buffalo Calf, Charley
Hoostie, Jim
Dustyhorn, Pius
Bonaise, Alex
Stick, Alex
Bear, Eli
Kanipitetew, Jim
Lariviere, Jonas
Morningstar, George
Rockthunder, John
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Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
Discussion by Elders who express regrets at loss of traditional customs and values and desire a return of schools on reserves ; a need to preserve Indian ceremonies and Indian medicines ; concerns about problems with alcohol recur throughout.
Description
21 p. transcript of a workshop which took place on Jan. 30, 1974. Tape number IH-439, transcript disc 63.
Keywords
Adoption -- By non-Indians, Alcohol -- Abuse of, Ceremonialism -- Pipes, Ceremonialism -- Officers, Ceremonies -- Acquisition of, Ceremonies -- Sundance (Cree), Children -- Raising of, Crafts -- Sale of, Education -- Attitudes toward, Education -- Day schools, Education -- Integrated, Education -- Traditional, Elders -- As teachers, Elders -- Respect for, Medicine and curing practices -- 'Bad' medicine, Medicine and curing practices -- Western medicine (vs.), Medicine and curing practices -- And plant remedies, Medicine men and women -- Healing by, Menstruation -- Taboos, Religion and Spirituality -- Christian religions (vs.), Religion and Spirituality -- Revival of, Songs and singing -- Acquisition of, Values -- Humility, Values -- Respect, Values -- Loss of