Earth, Water, Air and Fire

the long version

Presents papers from a May 1994 conference. Part I provides two Aboriginal perspectives on the meaning of the four elements and on Aboriginal art. Parts II-V relate the history of the regions of Bkejwanong, Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and the North. Specific subjects include Nova Scotia Indian policies, 1783-1867, the uses and abuses of power in two Ontario residential schools, and Aboriginal reserves and self-government, 1960-82. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.