Based on research for the Canadian Museum of Civilization exhibition in 1998, tells the story of some of the first cowboys Native peoples of the northern Plains and Plateau. Stories, poetry, art, and reminiscences take the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of ranching and rodeo, and also present the special relationship between Native people and animals which have played an important role in their spiritual and economic life. Generously illustrated in color and b&w. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Legends of Our Times: Native Cowboy Life

History

Baillargeon, Morgan

Canadian Museum of Civilization

Tepper, Leslie Heyman

Americas

Univ of Washington Pr

Throughout the world, the cowboy is an instantly recognized symbol of the North American West. Legends of Our Times breaks the stereotype of ‘cowboys and Indians’ to show an almost unknown side of the West. It tells the story of some of the first cowboys - Native peoples of the northern Plains and Plateau.Through stories, poetry, art, and reminiscences in this lavishly illustrated work, Native people invite the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of ranching and rodeo. The book also presents the special relationship between Native people and animals such as the horse, buffalo, deer, and dog, which have always played an important role in Native spiritual and economic life.By the mid-nineteenth century, Native people were highly valued for their skills in horse breeding and herding, and could take advantage of new economic opportunities in the emerging ranching industry. Faced with limited resources, competition for land, and control by governments and Indian agents, many Native people still managed to develop their own herds or to find work as cowboys.As the ways of the Old West changed, new forms of entertainment and sport evolved. Impresarios such as Buffalo Bill Cody invented the Wild West show, employing Native actors and stunt performers to dramatize scenes from the history of the West and to demonstrate the friendly competitions that cowboys enjoyed at the end of a long round-up or cattle drive. The popularity of rodeos also grew within Native communities, and arenas were built on many reserves. Native rodeos are still held, while many Native competitors ride in professional rodeos as well.Today, Plains and Plateau peoples proudly continue a long tradition of cowboying. Legends of Our Times is a celebration of their rich contribution to ranching and rodeo life.

UBC Press

<p>For the Nlaka'pamux of the southern British Columbia Interior, the art of dress and adornment has been an art of aesthetic, social and religious significance. Using a technology developed over thousands of years, people sewed tanned skins and wove cedar, willow, lichen anfIndian-hemo fibres to make their garments. Colourful feathers, seeds and shells were used s decoration. UImages drawn with paints and dyes reflected their dreams, visions and life experience; With the arrival of European traders, NLaka'pamux clothing style quickly changed to adopt new materials and fashions. Yet, the skills needed to produce traditional clothing and the knowledge of its symbolic importance continued and are still taught in NLaka'pamux communities today. Earth Line and Morning Star is the first in-depth study of NLaka'pamux clothing traditions. --- from book's back cover</p>

Earth Line and Morning Star: Nlaka'Pamux Clothing Traditions

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Canadian Mus of Civilization

Perspectives on Northern Northwest Coast Prehistory investigates paleoenvironmental influences on human settlement, theoretical concepts involved in northern Northwest Coast research, and the interplay of aboriginal oral traditions and archaeological findings. Consideration is given to the biological relationships of ancient and historic human populatins, preserved organics and their role in the identification of ethnicity, zooarchaeological remains and their bearing on subsistence and seasonality, the emergence and maintenance of ranked society, and protohistoric competition and trade. A final chapter treats the crucial issue of site preservation and increasing First Nations involvement. Thirteen scientists provide insight into the archaeology of the north coast of British Columbia in celebration of fieldwork begun by George F. MacDonald for the National Museum of Canada in 1966. A decadeÕs worth of field seasons saw excavation at 18 sites representing 5000 years of human occupation. The introduction provides an overview of fieldwork at Prince Rupert Harbour where most of the archaeology was done. Jerome S. Cybulski is Curator of Physical Anthropology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Fascinating Challenges: Studying Material Culture With Dorothy Burnham (Mercury Series-Canadian Ethnology Service, 136)

HALL, JUDY

Burnham, Dorothy K.

Thompson, Judy

Canadian Ethnology Service

Explore the Aboriginal cultures of Canada’s Pacific Coast through this richly illustrated book of the Museum’s Grand Hall. Discover ancient and contemporary works of Northwest Coast art found in every aspect of daily life from simple tools to the complex ceremonial regalia, masks and theatrical pieces created for public performance. Soaring totem poles and magnificent house front paintings draw attention to the vaulted ceiling and stunning architecture of the Grand Hall itself. The Northwest Coast exhibition, developed in consultation and with the assistance of Northwest Coast First Nation artists, curators and scholars, reveals an extraordinary culture that has existed in Canada for thousands of years.

The Grand Hall: First Peoples of Canada's Northwest Coast (Souvenir Catalogue series, 4 ISSN 2291-6385)

Canadian Museum of History

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