An interview with Ernest Debassigae who recounts the history of the Manitoulin Island Indians and problems with Indian agents. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
American Studies, vol. 43, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 75-99
Description
Looks at the promotion of home-building programs on reservations, from the white imagination to the realities of tribal life, by examining instances of attempted domestic reform.
Provides background and description of agreement, analysis of major court decisions, information on programs currently delivered by Metis organizations, and identifies areas where greater supports are needed but funding has been inadequate.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes regarding an application by the Saskatoon Native Woodworking Council Inc. to operate a Sunday Bingo, and Council's recommendations on the matter. Part of minutes from the Monday, March 12, 1984 meeting of Saskatoon City Council.