Papers of the sixth Algonquian Conference, 1974

Papers of the sixth Algonquian Conference, 1974

Author: William Cowan

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1975-01-01

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1772821853

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The Sixth Algonquian Conference was held in Ottawa, October 4-6, 1974. It was an inter-disciplinary conference embracing archaeology, history, ethnography and linguistics, and this collection comprises most of the papers presented.


Canadian Ethnology Society: Papers from the fourth annual congress, 1977

Canadian Ethnology Society: Papers from the fourth annual congress, 1977

Author: Richard J. Preston

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1978-01-01

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1772822035

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A companion volume to Applied Anthropology in Canada, this compilation of papers is likewise a product of the Fourth Annual Congress of the Canadian Ethnology Society which took place in Halifax in 1977. Papers are categorized according to the seven sessions: (1) Maritime Ethnology, (2) Micmac Research, (3) Folklore, (4) The Stranger, (5) The Context of Friendship, (6) Property and Ownership, and (7) Wage Labour Migration.


Canadian Inuit literature

Canadian Inuit literature

Author: Robin McGrath

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1772822574

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A study of the development of contemporary Inuit literature, in both Inuktitut and English, including a discussion of its themes, structures and roots in oral tradition. The author concludes that a strong continuity persists between the two narrative forms despite apparent differences in subject matter and language.


Bella Coola Indian music

Bella Coola Indian music

Author: Anton F. Kolstee

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1982-01-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1772822469

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This paper describes the ethnographic context and analyses the structural characteristics of Bella Coola songs. Seventy-three original transcriptions which encompass a broad spectrum of Bella Coola ceremonial and non-ceremonial repertoires are included.


Kyuquot way

Kyuquot way

Author: Susan M. Kenyon

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1980-01-01

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 177282223X

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This volume describes a modern Nootka community from a historical perspective. Despite evidence of significant change over time with respect to material culture, technology, and political institutions, considerable continuity exists insofar as codes of social interaction, community values and ideals are concerned.


Ojibwa lexicon

Ojibwa lexicon

Author: G. L. Piggot

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1983-01-01

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1772822531

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This Ojibwa lexicon provides data on the geographical distribution and historical development of a variety of Ojibwa dialects. As many features of Ojibwa words are indicated by their endings, a reverse version, sorted right-to-left, is included.


Eskimo economics

Eskimo economics

Author: William Hugh Jansen

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1772822094

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A discussion of the different ways in which the Inuit of Rankin Inlet have chosen to adapt to a changing economy.