The Western Abenakis live in Odanak, Quebec, and the Missisquoi Bay region of Lake Champlain. These two volumes present their language as it was spoken in the last half of the twentieth century. Written for non-linguists, they are indispensable tools for anyone who wishes to learn the language or is interested in the Algonquian family of languages.
The Western Abenakis live in Odanak, Quebec, and the Missisquoi Bay region of Lake Champlain. These two volumes present their language as it was spoken in the last half of the twentieth century. Written for non-linguists, they are indispensable tools for anyone who wishes to learn the language or is interested in the Algonquian family of languages.
From the Land documents clothing made by the Dene, the Athapaskan-speaking peoples of CanadaOs Northwest Territories, from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Information has been gleaned from a variety of sources, including the writings of traders, explorers, and missionaries, Native oral traditions, twentieth-century studies by anthropologists, and recent publications by Dene individuals and groups. Excerpts from interviews with Dene seamstresses are interwoven with the text. From the Land contains a wealth of visual material, from early sketches and paintings, to recent photographs, patterns, and illustrations of clothing from museum collections.
This is a reprint of Henry Lorne Masta's important work on the Abenaki language, first published in 1932. Abenaki is a member of the Algonquian family and is spoken in Quebec and neighbouring US states. There are few native speakers, but there is considerable interest in keeping the language alive.
The Abenaki dictionary contains over twenty thousand words, making it the largest dictionary of the language ever created by three fold. Abenaki (also known as Abenaki/Penobscot and Western Abenaki) was once spoken by Native American peoples throughout New England, however it is now only spoken by a handful of people. This dictionary has been greatly needed and is meant to help in ongoing revitalization efforts among the modern day Abenaki in Vermont, Quebec, New York, New Hampshire and beyond. Also included are hundreds of New England place names that originate in the Abenaki and related languages of the region. All proceeds go towards language revitalization efforts.
Canada has become a leader among the modern nations of the world. It has emerged as a modern industrial nation, and as a key player in the resource, commodities, and financial institutions that make up today’s world. This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Canada contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. It includes over 700 cross-referenced entries on a wide range of topics, covering the broad sweep of Canadian history from long before European contact until present day. Topics include Indigenous peoples, women, religion, regions, politics, international affairs, arts and culture, the environment, the economy, language, and war. This is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Canada. It introduces readers to the successes and failures, the conflicts and accommodations, the events and trends that have shaped Canadian history.
Praise for the previous edition: "This encyclopedia...allows the student to realize the richness and diversity of the Native American beliefs to the forefront of the world religions...Highly Recommended."—Book Report "...recommended for public library, school, and undergraduate reference collections."—Booklist "...the wealth of information...make this useful for both public and academic libraries."—Library Journal Despite a long history of suppression by governments and missionaries, Native American beliefs have endured as dignified, profound, viable, and richly faceted religions. Encyclopedia of Native American Religions, Third Edition is the go-to reference for the general reader that explores this fascinating subject. More than 1,200 cross-referenced entries describe traditional beliefs and worship practices, the consequences of contact with Europeans and other Americans, and the forms Native American religions take today. Coverage includes: Biographies of figures such as Thomas Stillday Jr., an Ojibway and the first Indian chaplain in the Minnesota State Legislature Court cases concerning prisoners' religious rights National and state legislation, such as the Native American Church Bill and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Religious rights in the military Sacred sites, such as Snoqualmie Falls, and the sacred use of tobacco Tribal court cases involving the participation of non-Indians in Native American religious ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance.
