A Self-Study · Being a White Psychologist in an Indian World by Sojonky, Todd -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ix Dedication xi Abstract xiii Preface xv Chapter 1 Beginnings 1

Introduction: Wasieun (Dakota: White Man) 1 Purpose of the Study: Studying Self 6 Self-Study 7 Methodology: Narrative inquiry 11

Chapter 2 Considering Color: Exploring White Privilege 25

Introduction 25 Nature, Characteristics and Impact 26 Implications for Research 31

Chapter 3 Mamamaskac Kikway (Cree: Mystery) 39

Introduction 39 Enigma 40 The Walk 41 The Couch and the Dogs 44 No One Wants You Here 50 Court 54

Chapter 4 The Kids Who Come 57

Introduction 57 Ray 58 Marty 61 Stupid Kids 65 Occupational Hazard 68 Huffers 70 The Ride 76

Chapter 5 Kîwâci-iskwêw (Cree: Bereaved Woman) 79

Introduction 79 Good Son 80 Jail 84 Uptight 85 Leaving 86 Rock and Feather 88

Chapter 6 Ceremonies and Gatherings 91

Introduction 91 Thank You 91 The Sweat 95 The Circle 99 When They Die 102 The Potluck 105 Peter 107

Chapter 7 Sk‡ oy‡te ayagopa (Lakota: White People Suck) 111

Introduction 111 Witkosa (drunkard) 112 Elder Visit 114 Bob is an Indian 116

Chapter 8 Reflecting on Whiteness 119

Introduction 119 Pay Day 120 White Teaching Red 121 Red and White at Lunch 123 White Therapy, Red Therapy 124 Red Staff, White Staff 125 Hate Me, Love Me 126 The Impact of Elders 128 Great Expectations 129

Chapter 9 Informing Self 131

Introduction 131 Narrative Identity 132 Identity Theory 134 Social Identity Theory 141 Self-Categorization 143 Interpreting Self 146

Chapter 10 Informing Practice 169 Bibliography 177 References 181