Sacred Lands: Aboriginal World Views, Claims, and Conflicts (Occasional Publications Series (Inactive)) - Softcover
Synopsis
Considers key concepts related to sacred spaces and presents diverse viewpoints on ways to understand the importance of land for Aboriginal people intent on preserving their holistic beliefs, values, and identities. Emphasis is on Manitoba First Nations and the Canadian Arctic, but comparative accounts from Sweden, the U.S., and New Zealand are also included. An excellent introduction to First Nations politics and identity in Canada. Papers by: Bryan Cummins and Kirby Whiteduck; Leroy Little Bear; Peter Kulchyski; Patricia McCormack; Tobasonakwut Kinew; Mervin Huntinghawk; Dennis White Bird; Terrence Nelson; Dale Turner; Maria de La Salette Correia; Michael Pomedli; Roger Neil and Murray Smith; Martin Tuesday and Violet Tuesday; Tim Holzkamm, Leo Waisberg, and Joan Lovisek; Leo Waisberg and Tim Holzkamm; Joan Lovisek; Charles Nelson; Gaile Whelan-Enns; Wesley Heber; Harvey Nepinak and Karen Stock; Elisa Hart and Cathy Cockney; William Fitzgerald, Ruth-Erika Romanowski, and Darlene Johnston; Virginia Petch; Garry Hilderman and James Thomas; Rodney Bobiwash; Rhys Jones; Russel Lawrence Barsh; Ward Churchill; Natalie Oman; Michael Coyle; Fae Korsmo; Claire Cummings; Ruth Swan; Thomas Andrews, John Zoe, and Aaron Herter; and Garth Cant.
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Dr. Oakes is Professor in the Department of Environment and Geology at the University of Manitoba. She studies the relationships between people, belief systems, and the environment. She is also interested in the meaning and importance of traditional activities, and works to document the traditional knowledge of First Nations elders.
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Sacred Lands: Aboriginal World Views, Claims, and Conflicts (Publisher series: Occasional Publication No.)
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Canadian Circumpolar Institute, Edmonton
ISBN 10: 1896445071
ISBN 13: 9781896445076
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Seller: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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[1-896445-07-1] 1996. (Trade paperback) Very good. 337pp. Photographs, illustrations, maps, bibliography. A reading crease on the front cover at the spine. Publisher series: Occasional Publication No. 43. (Indians of North America, Indians of N.A., Indigenous Peoples--Canada, Sacred Lands--Canada). Seller Inventory # 157447
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