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And Now You Know: 50 Native American Legends
2009 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
2009/05/09
Before the printing press dominated the world of formal communication, families, communities, and cultures all over the world relied solely on the oral tradition to pass along revered knowledge. Much valued cultural content, particularly spiritual or historical beliefs and practices, was transmitted through legends or stories shared between generations. This responsibility rested with formally acknowledged storytellers, as well as elders. This practice was very much the case with Aboriginal tribes in North America.
This collection of North American Aboriginal cultural stories represents only a small component of this vast store of oral literature, and underscores the magnitude of its scope across Native American and Canadian Aboriginal tribes.
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Western Canadian Native Destiny: Complex Questions on the Cultural Maze
2008 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
2008/05/07
The First Nations of Canada have survived many cultural onslaughts since European contact. However, they still face a myriad of socioeconomic, educational, and legal challenges if they are to experience socioeconomic success in the twenty-first century.
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What's Your Church Like?
2007 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Xulon Press.
2007/05/09
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Canadian Aboriginal Art and Spirituality: A Vital Link
2006 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2006/05/07
During the late nineteenth century and most of the twentieth century, Aboriginal art, like virtually every other component of the First Nations’ lifestyle, received short shrift in Canadian historical literature. Aboriginal philosophy was mislabeled, Native culture Read More
First Nations in the Twenty-First Century: Contemporary Educational Frontiers
2005 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2005/05/07
As the twenty-first century gets underway, happenings in Aboriginal communities are increasingly gaining the attention of Canadians. Some headway has been made in several significant areas such as constitutional status, treat-negotiation, economic development, land claims, residential school litigation, and health and welfare. Read More
Legends of the Elders Series
2005 Virginia Lyons Friesen and John W Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2005/05/07
The Legends of the Elders series is comprised of four illustrated legends books accompanied by a teaching guide for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents.
The stories in the series are brought to life through fun and educational lessons that have been designed specifically to promote active student participation for ease of learning. Lessons focus on particular areas of instruction such as Mathematics, Computer Research, Language Arts, and Physical education, as well as an important developmental abilities like Comprehension, Fine Motor Skills, Read More
Legends of the Elders Handbook for Teachers, Homeschoolers, and Parents
2005 Virginia Lyons Friesen and John W Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2005/05/07
Legends of the Elders Handbook for Teachers, Homeschoolers, and Parents is a teaching guide to accompany the original four books of the Legends series.
The stories in the series are brought to life through fun and educational lessons that have been designed specifically to promote active student participation for ease of learning. Lessons focus on particular areas of instruction such as Mathematics, Computer Research, Language Arts, and Physical education, as well as an important developmental abilities like Comprehension, Fine Motor Skills, Read More
Even More Legends of the Elders
2005 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2005/05/07
Even More Legends of the Elders is the final volume of a collection of four Legends titles. This time, Drs. Friesen depict Native cultural legends in relation to historical events, as well as narratives that explain the natural world, thereby showing a unique point of view…
Indigenous peoples are well known for being in touch with the natural world and their legends regarding how and why things are the way they are reflect this
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Still More Legends of the Elders
2005 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2005/05/07
Still More Legends of the Elders is the third in a four-volume collection of stories passed down through generations of North American First Nations. “More Legends” inspire young readers to develop said principles, while “Learning Legends” encourage them to seek understanding of the world around them. The “Trickster Legends” have the well-known mischievous character bringing a wide variety of life’s lessons to our attention through surprise and laughter.
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More Legends of the Elders
2004 John W Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen
Detselig Enterprises.
2004/05/06
Legends become so with the telling and retelling of them through many generations. Such stories entertain, enlighten, and entrance with their simplicity and clarity while giving us pause to think.
In this follow-up to Legends of the Elders, John and Virginia Friesen take us further on our journey through the cultures of various North American Aboriginal tribes.
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