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Canada's Subjugation of the Plains Cree, 1879- 1885
John L. Tobias Canadian Historical Review, Vol. 64, No. 4, 1983, pp. 519-548. Argues that contrary to accepted wisdom, the Canadian government did not have honourable and just intentions, but violated treaties by refusing to grant the reserve lands that had been chosen and failing to supply the promised provisions. Instead Commissioner Dewdney used the courts, military and police to bring about political goals. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites
The Indian Treaties of the North West
Douglas Kemp Manitoba Pageant, Vol. 5, No. 3, April 1960, p. [?]. Brief description of theTreaties that were concluded between 1871 and 1877. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 4, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites
"Men of their Own Blood": Metis Intermediaries and the Numbered Treaties
Allyson Stevenson Native Studies Review, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2009, pp. 67-90. Examination of primary documents demonstrates how bi-cultural mediators, using traditional Indigenous protocols, were critical in preventing violence. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 2, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites
"A Serene Atmosphere"? Treaty 1 Revisited
D. J. Hall The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, Vol. 4, No. 2, 1984, pp. 321-358. Examines the significance of Treaty 1 and how it set the tone for negotiations of the "numbered" Treaties that followed. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites
Unsteady Debut: J. A. N. Provencher and the Beginnings of Indian Administration in Manitoba
Brian Titley Prairie Forum, Vol. 22, No. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 21-46. Reveals the unsuitability of J. A. N. Provencher as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the criminal allegations brought against him and the inquiry that led to his dismissal in 1878. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites |
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