Mavis J. Adams interview
Date
1974-09-30
Authors
Adams, Mavis J.
Burrs, Mick
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.
Description
40 p. transcript of an interview with Mavis J. Adams conducted by Mick Burrs on September 30, 1974. Tape number IH-126/127, transcript disc 22.
Keywords
Ayoungman, Calgary, Alberta, Crowfoot, Gleichen, Alberta, Horn, Kahn-Tineta, Alcohol -- Abuse of, Arts -- Painting, Blackfoot Indians, Blackfoot Reserve, Ceremonialism -- Initiation ceremonies, Chiefs and chieftainship -- Choice of, Chiefs and chieftainship -- Clothing, Chiefs and chieftainship -- Honorary, Children -- Raising of, Clothing and personal adornment -- Chiefs' uniform, Death -- Attitudes toward, Death -- Spirits of the dead, Discrimination -- Against Indians, Education -- Day schools, Government by Indians -- Concept of nationhood, Humor, Medicine and curing practices -- And plant remedies, Medicine and curing practices -- Songs in, Names (Personal) -- Origins of, Nature -- And Spirituality, Nature -- Weather-forecasting, Nature -- Relationship to, Power, Power -- From dreams and visions, Pregnancy and childbirth -- Birth control, Stories and storytelling (General) -- Dreams and visions, Values -- Compared with non-Indians, Values -- Equality, Values -- Obedience, Values -- Respect, Values -- Sharing