White Bear

Describes the history of the land that was taken from the reserve and occurrence of protest.

Comments on the Bear Claw Casino and hotels' success including employing thousands of First Nations people. Article located by scrolling to page 21.

This file contains correspondence relating to the development of national parks in Saskatchewan, and the effects such developments would have upon the indigenous persons on the reserves from which the park land would be leased or bought.

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.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

File contains a presentation by Chief Calvin McArthur of the Pheasant Rump Nakoda Band. McArthur is also a representative of the Dakota Nation Chiefs. McArthur explains his view that the Treaties are nation to nation agreements, and relates how his own band signed an adhesion to Treaty No. 4 in 1876.

Comments on a youth camp, held at White Bear Lake Resort, which focused on discovering the beauty of the land and natural resources. Article located by scrolling to page 12.