Disturbing the Dead: Diversity and Commonality Among the Stó:lō
This article investigates perceptions of changes and continuity in the treatment of human remains as practiced by the Stó:lō First Nation of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. It examines and compares the manner in which this topic has been addressed in both the historical records and by contemp...
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| Summary: | This article investigates perceptions of changes and continuity in the treatment of human remains as practiced by the Stó:lō First Nation of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. It examines and compares the manner in which this topic has been addressed in both the historical records and by contemporary Stó:lō society. Ethnographic information gathered during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century is combined with the results of more recent archaeological studies. This information provides the basis of the historical record summarized in this article. This record is then compared to the opinions of modern Stó:lō as recorded in interviews as well as in the 2003 Stó:lō Heritage Policy. The treatment of human remains is a controversial topic in many First Nations communities. Any discussion of this topic needs to respectfully consider the opinions expressed as well as maintain the dignity of the ancestor whose remains prompted the writing of this article. |
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