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Papers by Dee Ansbergs
My original intent was to use the theory of Symbolic Convergence, through the lens and methodolog... more My original intent was to use the theory of Symbolic Convergence, through the lens and methodology of Fantasy Theme Criticism and Artifacts from the Indian Residential School Era to be analyze and assist in providing insights into the “shared worldview of groups” particularly those of Euro-Americans and colonists as shown by the grand fantasy and many developing sub-genres an fantasies in of Euro-Americans which provided the rhetorical and other underpinnings for the relationship between colonized and colonizer which eventually led to the establishment of the system known as the Residential Indian School Era. It was expected to use pictures and texts as the original artifacts. The artifacts used changed as the research locate ancient documents, and writings and comments from the colonial era. In getting to the root of the rhetorical underpinnings and language of the times that supported the laws that instigated the Indian Residential School era, a more thorough digging changed the process quite dramatically. The Doctrine of Discovery and the Doctrine of Conquest shaped the early colonization and interactions between colonist and the colonized in ways that hadn't been thoroughly understood.
This paper suggests that the symbolic themes of the “Civilized Christian”, “Savage Barbarian” and... more This paper suggests that the symbolic themes of the “Civilized Christian”, “Savage Barbarian” and “civilization of the wilderness through the women’s influences” in the grand fantasies of the Euro-Americans provide important rhetorical and other under-pinning’s, which eventually led to the establishment of the system known as the Residential Indian School Era.
Co-written with Dr. Bonnie Glass Coffin, this article is written in honor of Michael Harner whose... more Co-written with Dr. Bonnie Glass Coffin, this article is written in honor of Michael Harner whose groundbreaking work in Shamanism laid the foundation for future generations. This article was published in Anthropology of Consciousness Fall, 2012.
This paper brings the voices of Protective Mothers who have lost custody of their children to a s... more This paper brings the voices of Protective Mothers who have lost custody of their children to a system where money and power mean more than the lives of children.
This paper is a reflection on my experiences as I learned the history and theories of feminism wh... more This paper is a reflection on my experiences as I learned the history and theories of feminism which created new opportunities for me to make meaning from my lived experiences.
Language shapes everything in our lived experience. This paper explores the language of Patriarch... more Language shapes everything in our lived experience. This paper explores the language of Patriarchy within the Paradigm of Feminism.
Was gender reeducation used during the Indian Residential School Era as a form of assimilation? T... more Was gender reeducation used during the Indian Residential School Era as a form of assimilation? This paper explores the time and the situation.
This paper provides a comparative analysis of two books, "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "Killing... more This paper provides a comparative analysis of two books, "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "Killing the White Man's Indian."
This paper explores the role of Native American Indian Women during the height of the Plains Indi... more This paper explores the role of Native American Indian Women during the height of the Plains Indians Horse Culture Years.
This Slide Presentation provides an initial overview of the Indian Residential School System and ... more This Slide Presentation provides an initial overview of the Indian Residential School System and Gender Re-education Within. This is followed by a visual content analysis focused on the role of gender re-education as a means of aggressive assimilation. It ends with short conclusion of the inter-generational effects being felt today by survivors and their families.
This paper looks at the 1983 Indian Removal Act and its consequences.
This paper highlights the contributions and importance of First Nations and Aboriginal Canadian w... more This paper highlights the contributions and importance of First Nations and Aboriginal Canadian women during the years of the Fur Trade in North America
Eleanor Roosevelt refused to abide by the limitations and conventions of her time. She spent her ... more Eleanor Roosevelt refused to abide by the limitations and conventions of her time. She spent her life championing women's causes and doing her best to change the world.
This paper is the final report on research in Cache Valley, Utah for an Ethnographic Field School... more This paper is the final report on research in Cache Valley, Utah for an Ethnographic Field School held during May/June of 2013. It was the basic information provided to the students who participated in the Field School.
The theme/folklore related to vampires has a lengthy historical timeline, and remains one of grea... more The theme/folklore related to vampires has a lengthy historical timeline, and remains one of great fascination which continues today. This paper is a brief study of Vampires from a Folkloric Perspective.
In recent years the interest in the phenomenon of Sasquatch has permeated multiple levels of soci... more In recent years the interest in the phenomenon of Sasquatch has permeated multiple levels of society. This paper examines just how far and into what areas of material culture and folk art include Bigfoot/Sasquatch.
The resurgence in the popularity and presence (?) of Sasquatch is examined as an archetype for My... more The resurgence in the popularity and presence (?) of Sasquatch is examined as an archetype for Mystery that seems an innate human need.
A brief study of the benefits of international trade to the United States.
My original intent was to use the theory of Symbolic Convergence, through the lens and methodolog... more My original intent was to use the theory of Symbolic Convergence, through the lens and methodology of Fantasy Theme Criticism and Artifacts from the Indian Residential School Era to be analyze and assist in providing insights into the “shared worldview of groups” particularly those of Euro-Americans and colonists as shown by the grand fantasy and many developing sub-genres an fantasies in of Euro-Americans which provided the rhetorical and other underpinnings for the relationship between colonized and colonizer which eventually led to the establishment of the system known as the Residential Indian School Era. It was expected to use pictures and texts as the original artifacts. The artifacts used changed as the research locate ancient documents, and writings and comments from the colonial era. In getting to the root of the rhetorical underpinnings and language of the times that supported the laws that instigated the Indian Residential School era, a more thorough digging changed the process quite dramatically. The Doctrine of Discovery and the Doctrine of Conquest shaped the early colonization and interactions between colonist and the colonized in ways that hadn't been thoroughly understood.
This paper suggests that the symbolic themes of the “Civilized Christian”, “Savage Barbarian” and... more This paper suggests that the symbolic themes of the “Civilized Christian”, “Savage Barbarian” and “civilization of the wilderness through the women’s influences” in the grand fantasies of the Euro-Americans provide important rhetorical and other under-pinning’s, which eventually led to the establishment of the system known as the Residential Indian School Era.
Co-written with Dr. Bonnie Glass Coffin, this article is written in honor of Michael Harner whose... more Co-written with Dr. Bonnie Glass Coffin, this article is written in honor of Michael Harner whose groundbreaking work in Shamanism laid the foundation for future generations. This article was published in Anthropology of Consciousness Fall, 2012.
This paper brings the voices of Protective Mothers who have lost custody of their children to a s... more This paper brings the voices of Protective Mothers who have lost custody of their children to a system where money and power mean more than the lives of children.
This paper is a reflection on my experiences as I learned the history and theories of feminism wh... more This paper is a reflection on my experiences as I learned the history and theories of feminism which created new opportunities for me to make meaning from my lived experiences.
Language shapes everything in our lived experience. This paper explores the language of Patriarch... more Language shapes everything in our lived experience. This paper explores the language of Patriarchy within the Paradigm of Feminism.
Was gender reeducation used during the Indian Residential School Era as a form of assimilation? T... more Was gender reeducation used during the Indian Residential School Era as a form of assimilation? This paper explores the time and the situation.
This paper provides a comparative analysis of two books, "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "Killing... more This paper provides a comparative analysis of two books, "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "Killing the White Man's Indian."
This paper explores the role of Native American Indian Women during the height of the Plains Indi... more This paper explores the role of Native American Indian Women during the height of the Plains Indians Horse Culture Years.
This Slide Presentation provides an initial overview of the Indian Residential School System and ... more This Slide Presentation provides an initial overview of the Indian Residential School System and Gender Re-education Within. This is followed by a visual content analysis focused on the role of gender re-education as a means of aggressive assimilation. It ends with short conclusion of the inter-generational effects being felt today by survivors and their families.
This paper looks at the 1983 Indian Removal Act and its consequences.
This paper highlights the contributions and importance of First Nations and Aboriginal Canadian w... more This paper highlights the contributions and importance of First Nations and Aboriginal Canadian women during the years of the Fur Trade in North America
Eleanor Roosevelt refused to abide by the limitations and conventions of her time. She spent her ... more Eleanor Roosevelt refused to abide by the limitations and conventions of her time. She spent her life championing women's causes and doing her best to change the world.
This paper is the final report on research in Cache Valley, Utah for an Ethnographic Field School... more This paper is the final report on research in Cache Valley, Utah for an Ethnographic Field School held during May/June of 2013. It was the basic information provided to the students who participated in the Field School.
The theme/folklore related to vampires has a lengthy historical timeline, and remains one of grea... more The theme/folklore related to vampires has a lengthy historical timeline, and remains one of great fascination which continues today. This paper is a brief study of Vampires from a Folkloric Perspective.
In recent years the interest in the phenomenon of Sasquatch has permeated multiple levels of soci... more In recent years the interest in the phenomenon of Sasquatch has permeated multiple levels of society. This paper examines just how far and into what areas of material culture and folk art include Bigfoot/Sasquatch.
The resurgence in the popularity and presence (?) of Sasquatch is examined as an archetype for My... more The resurgence in the popularity and presence (?) of Sasquatch is examined as an archetype for Mystery that seems an innate human need.
A brief study of the benefits of international trade to the United States.