Search
At Devil Lake
Historical note:
Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.At Snake Plains
Historical note:
At Snake Plains (Men Posing in front of tent)
Historical note:
At Snake Plains (picnic)
Historical note:
Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.Blackfoot
Blackfoot brave with scalps
Blackfoot braves with scalps
"Blackfoot Dandy"
Black and white photograph of a Blackfoot man on horseback in an extravagant traditional regalia and feathered head-dress, subtitled "Blackfoot Dandy".
"Blackfoot Lodge"
Blanche and Sarah Mann Inside Indian Agency at Saddle Lake North West Territories
Blanche Mann inside Indian agency at Saddle Lake North West Territories
"Blood Indian Brave"
"Blood Indian Carrying Tomahawk"
"Blood Indians"
"Blood Indians, McLeod"
Chief Poundmaker
Commissioners and Women in Mess Tent at Duck Lake
Historical note:
Commissioners' Mess Tent at Duck Lake
Historical note:
Devil's Lake
Historical note:
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Camp at Great Sun Dance, Blackfoot Reserve
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Dance in front of Hudson's Bay Co. Store
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Gathering in Broadview with Drum
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Indigenous Girl with Doll
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 images - Indigenous people with oxen visiting settlers in Battleford area
The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - "Cree Indian"
The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - "The Roaming Hunter Tribes, Warlike and Fierce".
The Face Pullers: Ch. 2 Images - The Roaming Hunter Tribes, Warlike and Fierce
The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Battleford/North Battleford Baseball Teams Members
Black and white photograph of three members of the Battleford and North Battleford baseball teams. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Cree Family
Black and white photograph of an unidentified Cree family in western clothes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - School Band
The Face Pullers: Ch. 3 Images - Students of Dunbow School (St. Joseph's) with Buns and Bread
Black and white photograph of students of Dunbow School showing their baking. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images -:"Three Cree Women".
The Face Pullers: Chapter 2: Chief Nak-ka-Naw: Cree Indian in Pow-Wow costume
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.