Includes bibliographical references (p. [269-279]) and index.
Contents:
Pt. 1. Taking the image. The vanishing Canadian -- Writing off the Indian -- Red coats and redskins. Pt. 2. Presenting the image. Performing Indians -- Celebrity Indians and plastic shamans -- Indians of childhood. Pt. 3. Appropriating the image. Marketing the imaginary Indian. Pt. 4. Implementing the image. The bureaucrat's Indian -- Guns and feathers.
Summary:
"Images of First Nations people have always been fundamental to Canadian culture. From the paintings and photographs of the 19th century to the Mounted Police sagas and the spectacle of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show; from the performances of Pauline Johnson, Grey Owl, and Buffalo Long Lance to the media images of Oka and the Vancouver Winter Olympics--the Imaginary Indian is ever with us, oscillating throughout our history from friend to foe, from Noble Savage to bloodthirsty warrior, from debased alcoholic to wise elder, from monosyllabic "squaw" to eloquent princess, from enemy of progress to protector of the environment."--Publisher.
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