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Bruchac, Joseph – Northeast Indian Quarterly, 1990
Describes major functions of Iroquois storytelling, including entertainment, taking the listener out of the present moment, and informal education of children. Discusses the attributes and roles of contemporary Iroquois storytellers. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Informal Education, Story Telling
Bruchac, Joseph – Smithsonian, 1994
The recently opened George Gustav Heye Center (New York City) represents the first of three sites of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Three major exhibitions aim to tear down walls between Native and non-Native peoples and to give Native Americans the opportunity to interpret and present their own cultures through Indian…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Cultural Centers
Peer reviewedBruchac, Joseph – Studies in American Indian Literatures, 1991
A teacher reflects on his experiences teaching American Indian literature and offers advice to other teachers: (1) clearly defining "Native American literature," noting diversity of Indian nations; (2) teaching works in their cultural context; (3) paying attention to continuance and Native time sense; and (4) being wary of translations. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Cultural Context, Higher Education
Bruchac, Joseph – National Geographic, 1991
Portrays daily life in a pre-Columbian Mohawk village. Discusses women's central role in society and politics, the Iroquois clan network, governance, war and "adoption" of captives, longhouses, story telling, child rearing and education, the legend of the Peacemaker, and the importance of balance in all things. Contains photographs and…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian History, Cultural Background
Peer reviewedBruchac, Joseph – Wicazo Sa Review, 1986
One in a series of interviews with Native American poets, this interview with William Oandasan of the Yuki tribe of Round Valley, California, is conducted by an Abenaki poet, storyteller, and editor. Questions focus on Oandasan's literary style, his cultural heritage, and his development as a writer. Opening questions relate to the role of place…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians, Cultural Influences
Caduto, Michael J.; Bruchac, Joseph – 1991
Twenty-four stories in this book provide a program of study in Native North American Indian culture. The stories introduce the concepts of wildlife ecology and environmental and stewardship issues concerning animals, habitat, and natural history. The field-tested activities encourage creative thinking and synthesis of knowledge and experience by…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians, Class Activities
Caduto, Michael J.; Bruchac, Joseph – 1988
When children are allowed to experience stories and activities that help them to care for, and take care of other people and the Earth, they develop a conservation ethic. A collection is presented of carefully chosen North American Indian stories and hands-on activities that promote understanding and appreciation of, empathy for, and responsible…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies
