The N1ha7kapmx oral tradition of the three bears: Interpretations old and new

First Nations oral traditions have been subjected to European interpretations for centuries. Johnson examines how the Nlha7kapmx oral tradition of the Three Bears was originally interpreted by Europeans and offers a Nlha7kapmx interpretation of the oral tradition that is more instructive. He argues...

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Published in:Canadian journal of native education 2001-01, Vol.25 (1), p.37
Main Author: Johnson, Carl Garth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colonialism
Community Relations
Cultural Background
Folklore
Mythology
Native peoples
Oral tradition
Religion
Scientific Methodology
Teaching Methods
World Views
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Summary:First Nations oral traditions have been subjected to European interpretations for centuries. Johnson examines how the Nlha7kapmx oral tradition of the Three Bears was originally interpreted by Europeans and offers a Nlha7kapmx interpretation of the oral tradition that is more instructive. He argues that the interpretation of oral traditions is vital not only to the recovery of the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples, but also of their identity.
ISSN:0710-1481