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Curtis (Edward S.) Collection
Edward S. Curtis Collection contains 1,068 digitized images taken by the famed photographer of Aboriginal peoples in the early 19th century. Many of the images were not included in the multi-volume The North American Indian, so are unavailable elsewhere. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites
Documents: Introduction
James B. Waldram Native Studies Review, Vol. 5, No. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 233--274. Introduction and two archival items on social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people. The first report is on the socio-economic conditions that contributed to the spread of tuberculosis, and the economic measures needed to be taken to improve the lives of the Swampy Cree Indians. The second report is an account of the socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal people and recommendations for improving their health status. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Eskimos n.d. Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds File containing correspondence and other information relating to the Inuit people, the Eskimo Affairs Conference, Inuit in Quebec, a press release entititled "Eskimo Voice at Eskimo Affairs Committee", typewritten comments about Diefenbaker denying the Quebec Premier's statements about treaties and the Inuit, treatymaking, the transfer of Northern Quebec Inuit affairs to the Quebec provincial government, treatment of Inuit in transfer to Quebec, debates on the transfer, a newspaper clipping "Quebec to have Eskimo Control" , services for the Inuit in Arctic Quebec, and an Inuktuk translation of Carrother's Commission Report. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal -- Provincial Welfare Services -- Indian and Eskimo Welfare-Assiniboine Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Correspondence Relating to Diefenbaker's leadership in regards to indigenous people, as well as restricted information relating to the situation at John Smith Reserve, and Chief Andrew Bear. [Find location of Carry the Kettle First Nation using Google Maps] [Find location of Muskoday First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal -- Provincial Welfare Services -- Indian and Eskimo Welfare-Capilano Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Correspondence relating to repairs on flooded reserve, the building of a Catholic Church on reserve lands, land rented to the reserve, the sale of reserve lands, the building of a school, and issues about a lease of reserve land. [Find location of Squamish Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 5, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal -- Provincial Welfare Services -- Indian Eskimo Welfare-- Chief Coquitlam T. Williams Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds File containing letters to Williams acknowledging his father's will and deed to land. Reply mentioning the rights of indigenous people. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal Government Executive -- The Prime Minister of Canada - Personal - Invitations -- Honours and Awards -- Native Brotherhood of British Columbia Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Folder containing correspondence regarding the Native Brotherhood of British Columbia's Annual Convention (Prince Rupert) and Diefenbaker's honorary Chieftainship. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal Government Executive -- The Prime Minister of Canada - Personal - Invitations -- Saskatchewan -- Batoche Museum Opening Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Folder containing memos requests and correspondence regarding the opening ceremony of the Batoche museum. Letter requesting that invitations be sent to the Chiefs of neighbouring reserves. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal Government Executive - The Prime Minister of Canada - Personal - Invitations - Saskatchewan-Saskatchewan Rivers Development Association Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Folder containing correspondence relating to the opening ceremonies of the Saskatchewan River Dam (Gardiner Dam) in which the Dundurn Indian Band was to participate, and of which Band, Diefenbaker was made an honorary Chief. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Federal-Provincial Welfare Services -- Indian and Eskimo Welfare -- Newfoundland Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds File containing correspondence related to the indigenous people of Labrador. The correspondence between various government officials surrounds the current and past level of assistance given the Inuit and Indigenous people in the area. In particular, the amount of funding to be given for housing. Also included is an article entitled "The Bitter Plight of Labrador's Indians", sent to the PM's office in the hope that it might initiate action. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Indian Act - Amendments Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Various material relating to the Indian Act, including suggestions to Diefenbaker that he oppose some clauses, particularly concerning the definition of "Indian" status; copy of submission requesting changes from the Day Star and Poorman reserves; copy of a movement made in Legislature that Indigenous peoples be granted the rights of a Canadian citizen, while retaining their Treaty rights; letter of thanks to Diefenbaker regarding his efforts to have a Royal Commission to investigate the administration of Indian Affairs in Canada; etc. [Find location of Day Star First Nation using Google Maps] [Find location of Kawacatoose First Nation using Google Maps] [Find location of White Bear First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 3, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites 
Indians - Six Nations Diefenbaker Canada Centre Archives, John G. Diefenbaker fonds Folder includes a report entitled "The Indians of Canada: Contravention of Certain Rights", which relates to legislation and the judicial system. There is a newspaper clipping from the Ottawa Citizen suggesting eastern Indigenous persons be divorced from their reserves. The folder also contains correspondence relating to the status of treaties, and the inclusion of Chiefs in a Royal Commission. More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 1, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites |
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