Casper Solomon interview #2
Date
1982-08-11
Authors
Solomon, Casper
Keeshig, Jocelyn
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
Consists of an interview where he gives a description of naming ceremonies, explains the significance of "grandfathers" in Indian sprituality, and recounts several ghost stories.
Description
42 p. transcript of an interview with Casper Solomon conducted by Jocelyn Keeshig on August 11, 1982. Tape number IH-OT.011A, transcript disc 108.
Keywords
Abuse of alcohol, Cape Croker, Ontario, Catholic church, Christian churches, Death, Department of Indian Affairs, Elders, Four directions, Grandfathers, Indian agents, Midewiwin, Names (personal), Naming ceremonies, Omens and warnings, Origins of names (personal), Religion and spirituality, Spirits of the dead, Stories and storytelling, Sweat lodge, Teachers, Unexplained phenomena