Artifacts Found During the Francois-Finlay Post Excavation in 1964
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Black and white photograph of a Blackfoot man on horseback in an extravagant traditional regalia and feathered head-dress, subtitled "Blackfoot Dandy".
Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. Located just about 150 kilometres east of Prince Albert, below Finlay's Falls near present-day Nipawin, Saskatchewan, the stockaded post was the focus of 20th century archeological excavations.Historical note:
The post was built in 1763 the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. The site is now underwater due to the nearby dam project.Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. The site is currently under Tobin Lake, which was created by the construction of the Francois-Finlay dam.Black and white photograph of a class of young Indigenous girls learning to knit and spin at the St. Albert industrial school. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Black and white photograph of a class of Indigenous youths learning saddlery and bootmaking at the St. Albert industrial school. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Black and white photograph of four Indigenous men wearing western clothing, taken on a reserve in Alberta. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Black and white photograph of the members of the St. Albert Brass Band posing with instruments. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.