Fort Simpson

A photograph taken at Fort Simpson, N.W.T. Local youngsters, mostly Aboriginal, with Red Ensign flags in hand greet Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker.

Presents the history of St. David's Anglican mission in 1858, and how the school opened up in 1955 and lasted until administration was transferred to the Territorial government in April, 1969. Revised version.

File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech at the Council of the Northwest Territories. Diefenbaker speaks of a future in which the Council will have Indigenous and Inuit representatives. He notes his appointment of James Gladstone to the Senate James Gladstone.

Crowd of Aboriginal people waiting on shore for the Diefenbaker's arrival at Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes maps of the Diocese of Athabasca and of aerial routes into northern Canada. Also some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of a confirmation service and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Non-Aboriginal teacher reflects on own experiences with Indigenous oral tradition on methods to teach writing.

Women and children with tent in background.

Olive Diefenbaker, wife of the Prime Minister, greets Aboriginal children at Fort Simpson, NWT in 1961.

Olive Diefenbaker, wife of the Prime Minister, greets Aboriginal children at Fort Simpson, NWT in 1961. One child holds a Red Ensign flag.

People walking at right in image; body of water and houses in background. Summer scene.

Study focused on public spending as it related to Aboriginal recipients of social assistance, unemployment insurance, pensions, family allowances, worker's compensation, harvester's assistance program, and the homeless.

Book review of: The Subarctic Fur Trade edited by Shepard Krech.

Three tepees (tipis) at center, people sitting on ground near tepees. Body of water and building in background; summer scene.