Montreal Lake

Child was 20-month-old who sustained severe and permanent injuries due to child abuse while under the supervision of the Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency. Panel made findings and recommendations in six areas: information sharing, staffing, case management, coordination of services, and government support.

Assesses the capacity of an Indigenous community to provide safe drinking water and the need for collaboration to ensure future access is provided.

Documentary made in 1951 about the Cree and Ojibwe people of northern Manitoba and their relationship with the Caribou herds. Duration: 17:00.

Discusses the social standing of circus performers and the proportion of Aborigines compared to the total population.

Cross sectional survey (2012/13) conducted with Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation involved 580 households and 1570 adult participants. Found that residential school attendance and cultural disruption were not predictive of diabetes, while those experiencing the highest level of racism had low prevalence. Authors suggest that the latter finding may be the result of increased interaction with off-reserve society.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Relates the establishment of a community at Fournier's Crossing (Montreal Lake) along the Prince Albert-Lac la Ronge Trail. Discusses the development of the community as several families moved in, as well as providing pictures from the communities history from 1905-1955.

Historical note:

Complete Title: Golden Jubilee Booklet on the History of our Community The Nameless Land "Sometimes called "Montreal Lake" after the name which the school bears, but most frequently referred to as "Fournier's Station. Montreal Lake

Discusses formation of the reserve by Montreal Lake and LaRonge First Nations.

Examines the historical reasons for treaties and comments on the failure of treaty implementation.

This file contains a newspaper article about the Little Red River Reserve in Saskatchewan, written by Doug Cuthand and published in the Prince Albert Daily Herald The article describes the uniqueness of the reserve in that it is not a separate First Nation but belong to two other First Nations – Montreal Lake and La Ronge. He describes the history of Little Red River First Nation and how now today there are second generation farmers continuing to support themselves and their families.