Yellow Quill

Looks at the water crisis on reserves, and the right to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Assessment of progress focuses on two aspects: benefits accruing to schools and communities, and effective practices. Included factors such as learner success, collaboration, sharing resources, communication, First Nations and Métis employment, and eradication of racism.

Comments on a First Nations woman elected to the Legislative Assembly and the many attributes that she brings to the government and the people of Saskatchewan. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 6.

Correspondence relating to information on the Capot River fort or Nut Lake House, located in the Kelvington-Nut Lake area of Saskatchewan. [Page 2 of reply from staff member of the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan missing].

Author recounts her family’s relationship with a man named “Ou-qui-chass” or Squirrel [possibly Ankwacas, Squirrel in Cree], whom the children in her family called Nicotash, from Nut Lake [now Yellow Quill First Nation]. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 18.

Information taken from sources such as historical records, government reports, statistics, academic literature, interviews with local residents, etc.

Leaders from Keeseekoose Cote, Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw and Nut Lake draw up a resolution in support of First Nation's being able to hunt for food at any time of the year .

File containing notes and correspondence regarding self-government, citizenship, civil rights and the Indian Act (and amendments to). Includes correspondence from E. D. Fulton discussing the feasibility of Indians electing their own MPs; correspondence to Diefenbaker from J. B. Tootoosis regarding the appointment of an Aboriginal to the Senate; correspondence from Andre Renaud supporting Diefenbaker's call for a Royal Commission on Indian affairs. Notes on Hansard.

Looks at the career path of a graduate student of the Indian Communication Arts program and offers some advice to aspiring journalists. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Introduction to an open line radio talk show host on Regina's News Talk 980. Article located by scrolling to page 12 and 14.

Looks at the use of photovoice and postervoice to connect with and provide a voice to Indigenous youth in regards to water and health issues on their reserves.

Looks at a case of three men from Tisdale, Saskatchewan who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old Saulteaux girl from the Yellow Quill First Nations.

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885(6 pp). He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels in the Touchwood Hills - Nut Lake area, up to the Prince Albert district. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

Statute regarding settlement of land entitlement of select First Nations in Saskatchewan including: Keeseekoose, Muskowekwan, Ochapowace, Okanese, Piapot, Star Blanket, Yellowquill, Beardy's & Okemasis, Flying Dust, Little Pine, Moosomin, Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head, Muskeg Lake, One Arrow, Pelican Lake, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, Sweetgrass, Thunderchild, Witchekan Lake, Canoe Lake and English River and Nekaneet First Nation.

Negotiated settlement to end outstanding Treaty land entitlements for 26 Bands in Saskatchewan.

Introduces Tribal Chief, Glen Johnstone of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, whose membership includes seven First Nations located within 250 kilometers of Saskatoon.

Examines how experts addressed Yellow Quill First Nations' poor water quality.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.15.