Canadian Indians have long been represented by stereotypes presented by non-native writers. Only recently have Indians begun to create their own literature and re-examine historic sources of native speech and tales. This paper traces early European views of the bloodthirsty native and the noble savage, but contrasts them with recorded comments of…

The approximately 250 entries in this bibliography deal with the topic of women and literature and were drawn from a search of current periodicals and of recent books catalogued by the Library of Congress. The cited materials deal with women authors, with topics of interest to feminist scholars of literature, or with problems and issues in…

To assist Canadian educational administrators and librarians on all levels, a project was organized to develop professional, flexible resource guides for the study of Canadian literature. This booklet, an introduction to the "Resource Guides for the Teaching of Canadian Literature," contains the rationale for the project, a brief overview of the…

This annotated bibliography provides assistance to researchers in locating manuscripts and archival material on Canadian subjects. Two main sections comprise this guide. The first section lists bibliographies of manuscript and archival collections, annual reports of government archives, and union lists of manuscripts. The bibliographies determine…

This article discusses the problem of choosing a language style for literary purposes in Quebec. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

Examines two instances where European based folklore has made its way to Canada via immigrant storytellers, Alice Kane's "Songs and Sayings of an Ulster Childhood," and Eva Martin and Laszlo Gal's "Canadian Fairy Tales." (RBW)

An annotated bibliography of fiction about Canada or written by Canadian authors is presented. The list is intended as a guide for Canadian young adult readers in search of a literature they can identify as their own. It can also be used by librarians and teachers who need assistance in selecting novels and short stories for young Canadians. Over…

Although students did not recognize Canadian poetry to any important extent, those students who made any differentiation between poems favored the Canadian poems. (DD)

Discusses the social responsibilities of Canadian English teachers. Expresses the need for more Canadian studies, especially ones that involve French Canadians and Canadian aboriginal peoples. (RL)

Describes and reviews four Canadian publications that mix regional history, culture, and authors' memoirs in fiction for young readers. (CRH)

The important aspect of a thematic approach is that it can link the literature with the society that produced it. It can help to foster a sense of place in students. It helps to isolate the basic myths which underlie the Canadian response to life. (Author)

Argues for purchase of library books within Canada. Reasons given are the library's cultural responsibility and the need to aid in resolving the financial crisis faced by Canadian publishers. (SW)

Presents Arbuthnot Award winner Ronald Jobe discussing his career specialization in international children's literature. Relates some events of his Canadian childhood that shaped his interest in children's books. Discusses his involvement in children's literature organizations and current issues in international children's literature. Suggests how…

Relates the story of the life of Grant MacEwan, an institution in the Canadian West. Describes his professional career, contributions to Canadian history, published works, and unique religious views. Claims that MacEwan is to Western Canada what Robert Burns is to Scotland. (DSK)

There has been an exile of literature from the English as a second language curriculum. Language is a small part of the communication that takes place in a culture. Cultural complexities in literature are valuable for the teaching of second language students. Teaching suggestions and references are provided. (SW)