RCMP/NWMP

This file contains James Walsh's account of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and Metis of the Canadian prairies in 1877-1879.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

John Diefenbaker speaking to reporters as aboriginal children look on. Taken during his trip to open the town of Inuvik, North West Territories, 21 July 1961. An RCMP officer is partially visible behind Diefenbaker.

Former RCMP special constable Charlie Fosseneuve comments on his years of service in the Cumberland House area. One picture: Charlie Fosseneuve.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2012

Book review of: The Last Patrol by Keith Billington.

Book review of: Law of the Yukon by Helene Dobrowolsky.

Examines the historical ties between First Nations and the RCMP. Provides an overview of the Public Safety Protocol.

Book review of: Liberalism, Surveillance, and Resistance: Indigenous Communities in Western Canada, 1877-1927 by Keith D. Smith.

Photograph of the Commissioner of the North West Mounted Police from 1880 to 1886. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser. On the formation of the North-West Mounted Police in May 1875, Acheson Gosford Irvine (1837-1916) was appointed Assistant Commissioner and became Commissioner in November 1880. He was also in command of the police during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.

Portrait of Samuel Benfield Steele wearing a military uniform and holding a sword. Caption: "Sam Steele from the mounted police and a small force surprised the retreating Indians at Loon Lake." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser. During the North-West Rebellion Samuel Benfield Steele (1849-1919) was dispatched with a small force. Missing the Battle of Batoche the Mounties were sent to move against the last rebel force led by Big Bear.

Photograph of sketch by Sydney Hall. The sketch shows a gathering of Indigenous people outside a set-up tent with NWMP standing behind a seated Lord Lorne and others. Dated September 19, 1881.

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Photograph of a sketch of Riel's trial in Regina, NWT, 1885. Riel stands at centre in the prisoner's box.

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Comments on the appointments of Russ Mirasty, a member of Lac La Ronge First Nation, to the Chief Superintendent of the RCMP's F Division and Corporal Dani Herman, a member of Cowessess First Nation, to the position of Métis coordinator for the RCMP. Article found on page 1 and continued on page 21.

"Follow-up to Thematic Hearing Before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 144th Period of Sessions, March 28, 2012."

Speaker talks about how some of the data has been misinterpreted or ignored by the RCMP, federal government, and media. Implication has been that most women were murdered by their spouse, family member, or intimate partners on-reserve and disregarded the role of acquaintances. Duration: 45:34.

Host speaks with one of the founders of Walk 4 Justice, author of Just Another Indian, RCMP officer in charge of Project E-Pana, which is investigating disappearances and murders along the "Highway of Tears", and the founder of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. Duration: 27:30

Author analyzes the impact of North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) patrols from 1886 on settler anxiety and rumour mongering.

Mrs. Donahue (RCMP at right) and Mrs. Buske (DNANR) at Igloolik, N.W.T. [NU].

Contends that despite an inquiry now in process, governmental response is low to this serious problem facing the Canadian population.

Image of 'No Alcohol' sign at Pow Wow, and an image showing Aboriginal war veterans, a RCMP officer and other Aboriginal persons marching.

File contains 11 negatives from the National Treaty Chief's Meeting at the Beardy's Reserve on July 19, 1988. The first negative shows a procession of dignitaries with the Canadian flag. The second shows an unidentified Chief or elder with the Canadian flag. The third and forth show men apparently in prayer, with the flags of Canada and Great Britain. The fifth and sixth show two men in a tent one, of whom appears to be delivering a speech. The seventh and eighth show a procession of men (one of whom is an Aboriginal RCMP member) with a what appears to be an unidentified flag and a coup stick.

Guide prepared for the Aboriginal and Community Policing Directorate, Royal Canadian Mounted Police to help officers understand sacred items and rituals.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2014.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Duke University, 1971.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2005.

Discusses the history of how the teams came to be, various games played and the eager competition.

Film review of: Northern Justice produced and directed by Simcha Jacobovici and Elliott Halpern. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 54.

Explores the change from a self appointment role as guardians to a more narrowly focused role of policing.

Indigenous people at North West Mounted Police memorial opening at Battleford. In the picture are four women (two elderly women) with three children (2 boys and 1 young girl).

Portrait of Crozier in uniform. Caption: "Superintendent Leif Crozier, a veteran police officer, had been dispatched to Fort Carlton to prevent Metis unrest; he resigned as a direct consequence of the Duck Lake clash." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser. On back of photograph: "Crozier joined force in 1874; Superintendent in 1880; retired in 1886 as Ass't Comm."

Image of Old Fort Walsh in foreground; trees and landscape in background. Summer scene. Photograph possibly from a calendar.

Historical note:

Fort Walsh, located in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, 170 km SE of present-day Swift Current, SK, was an early North-West Mounted Police post constructed in 1875 by men under the command of Inspector James Walsh, for whom it was named.

Comments on the murders committed by Robert Pickton. Excerpt from chapter in the book Criminal Investigative Failures by Kim Rossmo. Exhibit no. 69 from the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.

A panorama photograph of Dominion Bar Pageant in Lebret, Sask. Included are Native people in ceremonial clothing, Caucasian people wearing black-face and Indian costumes, RCMP officers, and large group of spectators. Group of Native and Metis(?) people stands on periphery in foreground. J.F. Bryant from District Court sits cross-legged in centre. Father Lebret statue also shown.

NWMP Constable Patrick Burke who was shot at the Battle of Cut Knife and died on May 3, 1885.

Presents a report from the RCMP files describing an incident between the Kootenay Indians and the North-West Mounted Police at Fort Macleod.

Governor General Vincent Massey at microphone with aboriginal man speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the Cut Knife Hill historic marker. Several onlookers in background including RCMP in formal dress.

Looks at debates over and interpretation of the peyote ceremony.

Explores the popular myth that Plains Cree chief Piapot tried to halt construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad by pitching tipis along the construction route.

RCMP take over policing duties on the Blackfoot Reserve due to fiscal mismanagement, but native force had experienced other problems as well.

Chronicles the NWMP (RNWMP now RCMP) force's successes and failures in enforcing liquor laws.

Looks at a female RCMP constable who feels that policing is a natural extension of what women do naturally such as protect and advocate for justice. Article located by scrolling to page 14.