Part Four: Assessing What I Know
I now have a base of things to work with:
I have some books of Coast Salish stories. Since these are oral cultures,
stories are a primary source of communication among Indian Peoples. These
will not only provide water-related folklore, but provide a more general background
of Salish beliefs, so I have context.
I have kept up my research log, and I have kept track of LC Subjects that
I can go back and look at again, in case I need them.
The folks at the Longhouse have given me help. If I have the name of someone
to contact, I should do it as soon as possible. I don't want to inconvenience
my "subject" by waiting until the last minute. The sooner I make initial contact,
the more time I have if plans get complicated.
Do I have any projects I need to start? Do I need to do any further research
regarding project materials? I really love Salish art, and I would like to
incorporate it into my final project somehow.
Will I need anything from Media
Loan, such as a video camera or other recording equipment, and will I
need to take a test to check it out?
I have ordered all of the materials that I wanted from
ILLiad and SUMMIT. Sooner is better than later, and a SUMMIT book can be checked
out for a second three weeks, if no one calls it back while you have it.
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