1982 Elders Conference (1/5)

Date

1982-08-24

Authors

Wheatley, Ted
Osawamick, Sam
Debassigae, Ernest
Yellowhead, Joe
Assinewe, Kate
Wakegijig, Ron
Atkinson, Herman
Neilson, Charlie
Mecas, James
Pine, Dan

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Publisher

Canadian Plains Research Centre

Abstract

A discussion about the construction of log and birch canoes ; the tuberculosis epidemic ; the effects of non-Indians on Indian life style : spiritual values, hunting; fishing; land use, etc.

Description

18 p. transcript of an Elders conference conducted on August 24, 1982. Tape number IH-OM.14, transcript disc 87.

Keywords

Boat, Boat building, Care of elderly, Christian churches, Christian religions, Crafts, Death, Disease and illness, Education, Elders, Family, Fishing, Governmental relations, Grave sites, Graveyards, Housing, Hunting, Indigenous religions, Log houses, Loss of First Nations reserves, Loss of values, Medicine and curing practices, Nanabush (Ojibway), Negotiations, Plant remedies, Powers of medicine men and women, Prayer, Raising of children, Regulations, Religion and spirituality, Revival of religion and spirituality, Spirits, Spirits of the dead, Suicide, Teachers, Transportation, Tuberculosis, Cultural suppression

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