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Alice Olsen Williams Publications
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2014
Quilters Newsletter December/January "Human Rights Quilts" Generally considered warm and comforting, quilts can also be used to advance positive changes in human rights issues, and record histories of individuals whose stories are often over-looked. Featuring "The Tree of Peace Saves the Earth," 65"x66" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams. >link< 
2009
A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine Volume 4 Issue 3 "In the Sunlight: Alice Olsen Williams" Life in Motion ~ people say my bright colours are a breath of life." (p. 22) 
2006
Canadian Woman Studies: An Introductory Reader Edited by Andrea Medovarski and Brenda Cranney. Inanna Publications Cover Art: "Medicine Wheel Among the Stars" 61x61"quilt by Alice Olsen Williams. >link< 
1997
To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions Marsha L. Macdowell and C. Kurt Dewhurst, Museum of New Mexico Press. Catalog for the exhibition co-organized by the National Museum of the American Indian, the Smithsonian Institution and the Michigan State University Museum. Featuring Alice Olsen WIlliams (p. 25, 36, 71-75, 183-184, 188, 190). 
1996
Quiltworks Across Canada: Eleven Contemporary Workshops by Gail P. Hunt, Pacific Quiltworks Publishing. Chapter 13 - Alice Olsen Williams "Celebrating Women's Work - Adopting Traditional Beadwork" (p. 206). "We see things differently than dominant culture people do. We have a special relationship to the land and to creation." (Alice Olsen Williams) 
1989
ARTSCRAFT Quarterly Volume 1 Number 2 National Indian Arts and Crafts Corporation Cover Art: "Sister Seminole" by Alice Olsen Williams plus article "A Quiet Wealth: In Quest of Canada's Quilting Heritage" by Roger Bird, profiling Alice Olsen Williams and other indigenous quilters. |
2012
First Voices: An Aboriginal Women’s Reader Edited by Patricia A. Monture and Patricia D. McGuire, Inanna Publications. "A Portrait of Gladys Taylor" essay by Alice Olsen Williams (Profiles of Aboriginal Women) >link< 
2008
Canadian Woman Studies Volume 26 Number 3/4 Inanna Publications Indigenous Women in Canada "Sisters in Spirit Travelling Quilt" profile of collaborative quilt project created by Alice Williams "to provide an avenue for indigenous women to express their responses to the abuses suffered by our people." (p. 122). "Sisters in Spirit" is a research, education and policy initiative of the Native Women's Association of Canada. >link< 
2005
Quilt of Belonging: The Invitation Project by the Authors. The Boston Mills Press Featuring "The Ktunaxa Mystery" quilt block by Alice Olsen WIlliams. "The Ktunaxa block is an embroidered and appliqued rendering of a traditional breastplate." (p. 87) >link< 
1997
Native Peoples Magazine Volume 10 Number 4 The National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution. Article profiling First Nation quilters including Alice Olsen Williams, and the NMAI traveling exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native American Quilting Traditions" (p. 24) >link< 
1995
The Peterborough Review Volume 1 Number 4 "Under Water" issue "Water Circle" ~ an Interview with Alice Olsen Williams, Doug Williams, Wilma Jacobs-Taylor and Winston Taylor (p. 38) 
1989
Canadian Woman Studies Volume 10 Number 2/3 A York University Project Native Women Essay "Gladys Taylor: A Portrait" Compiled by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 21); plus essays "The Spirit of My Quilts" by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 49), "Maria Seymour: Native Language Instructors Program" (p. 75) and family traditions "The Story of the Rabbitskin Blanket" as told by Sarah Keesic Olsen. <link< |
2011
The Strength of Women: Âhkamêyimowak by Priscilla Settee, Coteau Books. "I am Known for My Quilts" essay by Minaachimo-Kwe/Alice Olsen Williams >link< 
2006
Canadian Woman Studies Volume 25 Numbers 3/4 Inanna Publications Canadian Feminism in Action Cover Art: "Healthy Land Healthy People" 14'x5.66' quilt by Alice Olsen Williams plus essay "Healthy Land, Healthy People" by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 201) >link< 
1999
Canadian Woman Studies: An Introductory Reader Edited by Nuzhat Amin, Frances Beer, Kathryn McPherson, Andrea Medovarski, Angela Miles, and Goli Rezai-Rashti. Inanna Publications, Cover Art: "Growing Up" 48x69" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams plus essay "The Spirit of my Quilts" by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 460) >link< 
1997
Indigenous Woman: A Publication of the Indigenous Women's Network Volume II Number V The Indigenous Women's Network. Essay: "The Spirit of My Quilts" by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 11) 
1990
HERSTORY The Canadian Women's Calendar The Saskatoon Women's Calendar Collective, Coteau Books. Profiles of Canadian Women in daytimer format, featuring Alice Olsen Williams (p. 36-37) 
1987
Canadian Woman Studies Volume 8 Number 3 A York University Project Margaret Laurence: A Celebration Cover Art: "Loon Quilt" by Alice Olsen Williams; plus essay "In Her Memory and in the Spirit of Our Ancestors" by Alice Olsen Williams (p. 10) (Tribute issue to Margaret Laurence) >link< |
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Alice Olsen Williams Print Media
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2009 The Examiner Monday, March 30 (Peterborough, ON). "A story that Hasn't Been Told" by Fiona Isaacson. Profile of Alice Olsen Williams and the three "Our Quilt of Recognition" quilts on display at Trent University. Initiated by Alice Olsen Williams, this is a project of the Residential School Quilt Committee in Peterborough in collaboration with the Canadian TRC (Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission).
2007/2008 Annual Report: Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Published by Health Canada. Illustration "Midewiwin Women's Colours" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 62).
2006 Anishinabek News, Published by the Union of Ontario Indians (North Bay, ON), December. "Voices of the People: National Chief Phil Fontaine Accepts a Quilt from Alice Williams." The master quilter from Curve Lake First Nation put out a call across Canada for submission of blocks. Contributions came from men, women and children. The quilt was presented to the Assembly of First Nations during the launch of the Make Poverty History campaign at the Canadian Aboriginal Festival in Toronto's SkyDome.
2003 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, January. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) . "Life is a Journey of Wisdom for Alice" profile of Alice Williams by Sheri Fiegehen.
1999 Peterborough This Week, April 21. (daily newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "A Stitch in Time" profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Jim Barber.
1997 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, December. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Quilting with First Nations Inspiration" cover story profiling Alice Olsen Williams, "Patchwork of Experience" by LeeAnne Lavender, photo by Craig Phillips.
1997 Journal of Canadian Studies, Volume 31 Number 4. Published by Trent University (Peterborough, ON). Point-Counterpoint: Telling Anishinaabe Women's Art. "Piecing Together: No Stranger in the House" by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 144).
1997 New Mexico Magazine, Volume 75, Number 8. "Native Quilters: Piecing Together a Rich Heritage" feature by Margaret Wood. Profile of Alice Olsen Williams and other indigenous quilters. Illustration "The Tree of Peace Saves the Earth" 65x68" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 44).
1995 Peterborough This Week, August 15 (daily newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Quilter Tells her People's History" Profile of Alice Williams, p. 3.
1995 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, February. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Her Stitches Tell a Story" profile of Alice Olsen Williams by LeeAnne Lavender.
1994 Lilith, March 8. "Fabric Art - Small Stitches, Big Meanings" Profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Carla Brown, p. 18.
1993 Canada Quilts Magazine, Volume 22, Number 1, February. "Quilts and the Native Influence" Pictorial of quilts and profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Ms Sherman.
1991 The Toronto Star, Life/Entertainment, March 21, 1991. "A New Life Brings New Meanings: Grandchild helps native artist reclaim 'stolen years" by Frank Jones, photo by Dick Loek/Toronto Star.
1989 Canadian Calendar of Quilts, featured quilt "After the Mist" by Alice Olsen Williams, July 1989 page.
1988 The Sunday Sun, Toronto, ON, February 28. "Patchwork of Heritage" Profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Moneypenny.
1988 Canada Quilts, Volume XVII, Number 4, September, 1988. "Alice Olsen Williams" by Jackie Black.
1978 Karsh Canadians by Yousuf Karsh, University of Toronto Press. Alice Olsen WIlliams is mentioned in the profile of Margaret Laurence on p. 92.
2007/2008 Annual Report: Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Published by Health Canada. Illustration "Midewiwin Women's Colours" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 62).
2006 Anishinabek News, Published by the Union of Ontario Indians (North Bay, ON), December. "Voices of the People: National Chief Phil Fontaine Accepts a Quilt from Alice Williams." The master quilter from Curve Lake First Nation put out a call across Canada for submission of blocks. Contributions came from men, women and children. The quilt was presented to the Assembly of First Nations during the launch of the Make Poverty History campaign at the Canadian Aboriginal Festival in Toronto's SkyDome.
2003 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, January. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) . "Life is a Journey of Wisdom for Alice" profile of Alice Williams by Sheri Fiegehen.
1999 Peterborough This Week, April 21. (daily newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "A Stitch in Time" profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Jim Barber.
1997 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, December. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Quilting with First Nations Inspiration" cover story profiling Alice Olsen Williams, "Patchwork of Experience" by LeeAnne Lavender, photo by Craig Phillips.
1997 Journal of Canadian Studies, Volume 31 Number 4. Published by Trent University (Peterborough, ON). Point-Counterpoint: Telling Anishinaabe Women's Art. "Piecing Together: No Stranger in the House" by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 144).
1997 New Mexico Magazine, Volume 75, Number 8. "Native Quilters: Piecing Together a Rich Heritage" feature by Margaret Wood. Profile of Alice Olsen Williams and other indigenous quilters. Illustration "The Tree of Peace Saves the Earth" 65x68" quilt by Alice Olsen Williams, (p. 44).
1995 Peterborough This Week, August 15 (daily newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Quilter Tells her People's History" Profile of Alice Williams, p. 3.
1995 Prime Time: The Kawarthas' 50-plus Publication, February. (community newspaper, Peterborough, ON) "Her Stitches Tell a Story" profile of Alice Olsen Williams by LeeAnne Lavender.
1994 Lilith, March 8. "Fabric Art - Small Stitches, Big Meanings" Profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Carla Brown, p. 18.
1993 Canada Quilts Magazine, Volume 22, Number 1, February. "Quilts and the Native Influence" Pictorial of quilts and profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Ms Sherman.
1991 The Toronto Star, Life/Entertainment, March 21, 1991. "A New Life Brings New Meanings: Grandchild helps native artist reclaim 'stolen years" by Frank Jones, photo by Dick Loek/Toronto Star.
1989 Canadian Calendar of Quilts, featured quilt "After the Mist" by Alice Olsen Williams, July 1989 page.
1988 The Sunday Sun, Toronto, ON, February 28. "Patchwork of Heritage" Profile of Alice Olsen Williams by Moneypenny.
1988 Canada Quilts, Volume XVII, Number 4, September, 1988. "Alice Olsen Williams" by Jackie Black.
1978 Karsh Canadians by Yousuf Karsh, University of Toronto Press. Alice Olsen WIlliams is mentioned in the profile of Margaret Laurence on p. 92.
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1978 Personal communication to Alice Olsen Williams from the renowned portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh. >click to enlarge< |