Chapter 7: International Links, Cultural Exchange, and Personal Identity
This chapter details diverse instances of Ainu cultural exchange and networking, recounting trips to England, New Zealand, and Canada. It provides details of Ainu visits to Alert Bay and the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver. The Director and Assistant Executive Director of Utaki Kyokai, an Ainu political association, were part of this latter trip. Citation: […]
Cideahzah Pinnecoose to Hong Kong
In 1973, Cideahzah Pinnecoose (Dulce) was invited to visit the People’s Republic of China as a student goodwill ambassador for Washington University. Despite not being organized by an Indigenous organization, this exchange program highlights another instance of an Indigenous North American presence in China during the Red Power era. The article includes an image of […]
Canadian Indians end tour of China
This article is about the Native Friendship Delegation to China in 1975. It includes information about the delegates who went on the trip, how it was paid for, and some of the activities they did during the trip. Citation: Winnipeg Press (June 1975). Canadian Indians end tour of China. Pg.75. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Found in […]
The People’s Chief
This article is about Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. It outlines his lifelong commitment to activism and includes information about his wife, Joan Phillip. The article includes some information about Joan Phillips’ participation in the Native Alliance for Red Power and the Native Friendship Delegation to China in […]
Native Group off to China
This article is about the 1975 Native Friendship Delegation’s trip to China. It provides some insights about the diverse delegates who embarked on this journey, including their motivations for the trip. It also includes some details about how the trip was organized. The article served as a platform for the Delegation to reach out to […]
B.C. Indians captivate on China tour
This article is about the 1975 Native Friendship Delegation’s trip to China, with details of the journey and some information about its itinerary. Citation: Vancouver Sun (June 21, 1975). B.C Indians captivate on China tour. Pg.2. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Found in https://www-proquest-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/hnpvancouversun/docview/2240949594/641380C81D284B12PQ/1?accountid=13800 Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log […]
Peltier People Protest
This article chronicles a rally at the Vancouver Courthouse hosted in 1976 to commemorate the National Day of Protest for Leonard Peltier. It includes background on the protest and provides a powerful photograph. Notably, the article highlights the Native Study Group’s support for Peltier. Citation: Liz (September 1976). Peltier people protest. The Peak, 34(12), p.5. […]
Native Study Group Benefit
This article spotlights a benefit concert sponsored by the Native Study Group in 1975 to fund their trip to China. It includes details of the event, and briefly mentions the Native Friendship Delegation’s historic trip to China. Citation: Real, Lou (July 1975). Native Study Group benefit. The Peak, 30(12), p.6. Simon Fraser University. Burnaby, B.C, […]
Interview: On China, Rod Bishop
This article reports on Rod Bishop (Métis) journey to China. It unveils the motivations for the trip and includes vivid details about the trip and its itinerary. Bishop also reflects on the treatment of China’s ethnic minorities and the struggles of women and the working class in China. Citation: New Breed (September/October 1973). Interview: On […]
Aboriginals from World Council
This article is about the historic creation of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Providing essential background, it explores basic information about the Council and offers insights into the Indigenous peoples who played pivotal roles in the organization. It also outlines the ambitious goals set forth by the organization. Citation: New Breed (March/April 1976). Aboriginals […]