James Simon
Date
1984-04-04
Authors
Simon, James
Snowsill, Tony
Welsh, Christine
Debassigae, Ernest
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
An interview with James Simon who talks about some of his paintings and his sources of inspiration which include Indian religion and legends. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.
Description
35 p. transcript of an interview with James Simon conducted by Tony Snowsill and Christine Welsh on April 4, 1984. Tape number IH-OM.07, transcript disc 83.
Keywords
Arts -- Carving, Arts -- Painting, Christian churches -- And Indian religion, Education -- And cultural suppression, Education -- Attitudes toward, Family -- Circle of life, Medicine and curing practices -- And plant remedies, Nature -- Relationship to, Power -- Evil, Power -- From dreams and visions, Power -- Prophets and diviners, Religion and Spirituality -- Christian religions (vs.), Religion and Spirituality -- Sacred places, Spirits -- Thunderbird (Ojibway), Stories and storytelling (General) -- Creation myths, Stories and storytelling (General) -- In art, Stories and storytelling (General) -- Landscape features, Trade -- Practices