Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Health Care and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 1977.

Discusses the Development Indicators Project, detailing a system that was developed to assist Indian communities with managing their own socio-economic and cultural revitalization.

Planning Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1998.

Proposed construction of a 100 kilometer all-weather road from Highway 905 in northern Saskatchewan to the settlement of Wollaston Lake and the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation community.

Topics include: tracing changes in administration of a Band, First Nation, or residential school; filing systems, school file series; finding records; using archives search; consulting records; and accessing records from a remote location.

Recommendations for improving the Department of Indian Affairs.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Calgary, 1998.

Leadership, Higher and Adult Education Thesis (M.A.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2014.

Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice announces, "Métis students who attended the [Ile-a-la-Crosse Residential] school" will not be part of the Indian residential school compensation agreement.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.

Book review of: Contact and Conflict by Robin Fisher.

Book review of Conversations with a Dead Man by Mark Abley. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 225.

Concluded in 1923 between the Crown and the members of the Chippewa Nations having claim to lands in the Province of Ontario including fishing, hunting and trapping rights. Also known as one of the Williams Treaties, the other being with Mississauga peoples.

Copy of Treaty 3.

A draft proposal relating to economic difficulties experienced by residents of northern Saskatchewan. The proposals are to include both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants and include the construction of filleting plants, longer fishing seasons and guaranteed wages for Aboriginal workers.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

This document with cover letter contains instructions to aid in the efficient management of the agencies under the care of Indian Agents in Canada.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from Mr. MacKay, Department of Mines and Resources, Indian Affairs Branch, to Indian Superintendents relating to the budgeting of expenditures from band funds.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from E.S. Jones, Regional Supervisor of Indian Agencies, Saskatchewan, to all Indian Agency Superintendents and Assistants relating to land leasing procedures for Aboriginals on reserves in Saskatchewan.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from T.R.L. MacInnes, Secretary, Department of Mines and Resources, Indians Affairs Branch, to Indian Agents that relates to the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The memo draws attention to the fact that "Indians may enjoy no exemption from the provisions of these regulations."

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Circular from T.R.L. MacInnes, Secretary, Department of Mines and Resources, Indian Affairs Branch to Indian Agents relating to the taking of game and fish for food at all seasons of the year.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Translation of notes from Judge Wilfrid Lazure, J.S.C., relating to Rex v. Angus H. Canadian. The Aboriginal defendant, from Ville LaSalle, Quebec, was found with a radio apparatus installed in his automobile without any permit or license, in contravention of Section 5 of The Radio Act, 2 Georges VI, Chapter 50 of the Statutes of Canada (1938).

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Examines the decision by the Court of Appeal regarding the violation of Cree rights by the Canadian and Quebec governments.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2015.

An Indian Affairs book containing the annuity pay lists for the reserves of the Crooked Lake Agency for the year 1914. The book is signed by Indian Agent Arthur Boyer of Broadview, Saskatchewan. The Crooked Lake Agency was composed of four reserves: Sakimay Indian Reserve #74, Cowessess Indian Reserve #73, Kahkewistahaw Indian Reserve #72, and Ochapowace Indian Reserve #71. Included in the book are annuity figures for the Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, and Sakimary First Nations for the year 1914.

Historical note:

Book review of: Lost Harvests: Prairie Indian Reserve Farmers and Government Policy by Sarah Carter

Provides a summary and recommendations of smart practices to the BC government regarding an Aboriginal Businesses Directory, and discusses current initiatives regarding Aboriginal procurement in Canadian government and non-government organizations.

Discusses the Anglican Church of Canada's involvement with the residential school system starting in the 1880s to 1969 when the government ended the church-state partnership.

USE FIREFOX FOR BEST VIEWING AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THIS RECORD. Consists of historical documents, submissions, correspondence/letters, transcripts, treaties, legal documents and the Final Report in English and French. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.

Provides an overview and a brief update on the current status of the case and answers some frequently asked questions.

Ruling rendered on April 14, 2016 extends rights to Métis and non-status Indians.

Discusses Malcolm Norris and his political views, his involvement with the Neestow Project, his visions for the future, his family, his frustrations and short-comings.

Treaty No. 8 in the Athabasca District, now known as northern Alberta, negotiated with the Crown and concluded on June 21, 1899.

Address by Lillian Eva (Quan) Dyck on the convocation of 23 students of the new Indigenous Peoples Resource Management Program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Dalhousie University, 1995

Seven photocopied newspaper articles relating to the Dene Declaration passed in 1975. Article subjects include a draft of the Dene Declaration, the Dene Manifesto, and a statement from Chief Frank T'seleie of Fort Good Hope, NWT.

Historical note:

A photocopy of the Objectives and Goals of the Manitoba Region of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. There is also five photocopied issues of "Dialogue," an Indian and Northern Affairs pamphlet on the policies and programs of the Indian and Eskimo Affairs program.

This file contains a historical brochure produced by the Department of Northern Affairs & Natural Resources for the Batoche National Historic Site in 1962.

Discusses the denied Aboriginal rights claims by nine Dakota First Nations. Canada argues that these people are refugees, following the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1976, but the Dakota argues that they were in fact returning to their traditional lands in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Examines performance in relation to priorities in the 2005-2006 Report on Plans and Priorities which outlined three components: quality-of-life issues, regulatory frameworks of support for programs, and treaty land entitlements.

Includes data ranges for each Department name, Ministers' names after 1950, names of Superintendents and Deputy Superintendents General of Indian Affairs with dates of service, and Directors and Assistant Deputy Ministers of the Department after 1948.

Critical commentary on the article "Desperately Seeking Absolution: Native Agency as Colonist Alibi?" by Robin Brownlie and Mary-Ellen Kelm, published in Canadian Historical Review Vol. 75, No. 4, December 1994, pp. 543-557.

Examines how government policies changed as result of the migration from reserves to urban centres and have lead to an "on reserve, off reserve" mentality.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Western Ontario, 1975

Discusses the differences in acquiring interest on land on a reserve compared to lands located off reserve.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 1989

Findings showed that vitamin D intake was low with fluid milk and fish providing the majority of the consumption. Policies need to be developed to address this food insecurity.

Book review of: Differing Visions by Noel Dyck.

Article studies the differences in usage rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people based on data from the 2001 and 2006 Census data.

New budget resolution is presented to Prince Albert District of the Department of Indian Affairs.