Kamsack

Portrait of an unidentified Chief of the Saulteaux nation near Kamsack, SK.

A series of field notes on several historical fur trade forts (mainly from Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan), and the Thunder Bird Stone at Kamsack, SK. Included are Glasgow (Albany) House, Alexandria Fort, Carlton House (original), Marlboro House, Fort Hibernia, Fort Alexandria.

Purpose was to increase teachers' knowledge in the area of Aboriginal curriculum, creating a positive learning environment and sense of belonging for students and increasing community involvement in education of students. Involved two schools in Kamsack, Saskatchewan: one run by the province and the other a First Nations School.

Singoose, Cote and Favel posing in western dress. Cote is standing wearing top hat and smoking a pipe between the seated Cote and Favel.

An image of four Aboriginal women and three children in western style dresses standing in a row. This postcard is missing from the archives.

Images Paget Code thought were important or interesting, including a photo of Thomas McKay, a contemporary and opponent of Louis Riel; who was also the first mayor of Prince Albert. Also included is the Thunderbird Stone at Kamsack, Saskatchewan.

A large boulder from the Kamsack area with a Thunderbird etched upon it by Aboriginal peoples.