Hobbema

A photograph of an Aboriginal man, woman and child outside their teepee. Picture possibly taken by George Mann family who worked with Cree people in Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1916. Members of the family were known to continue to visit these areas well into the 1920s.

A photograph of a group of Aboriginal (Cree) people standing in a row. Two of the women hold infants. They are well dressed in western style clothing: long dresses on the women and jackets and vests for the two men. Most of them have braided hair. A tent and wagon are visible in the background.

Examines why gang activity exists and how to combat their growth and existence.

Profile of a First Nation owned federally chartered trust company in Canada.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

A photograph of a camp of Cree people on the prairie, probably sometime between 1890 and 1930. Many wear western clothing, some women with formal dresses and caps. A man with his back to camera wears some traditional clothing adorned with feathers. Picture possibly taken by George Mann family who worked with Cree people in Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1916. Members of the family were known to continue to visit these areas well into the 1920s.

A photograph of an Aboriginal man, with four female children outside of a building. Picture possibly taken by George Mann family who worked with Cree people in Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1916. Members of the family were known to continue to visit these areas well into the 1920s.

Black and white photograph of a man, a woman (seated) and an infant wrapped in a 'papoose'. The mother and father wear western styled clothing. They are outside. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversiders.

Looks at how aboriginal people resisted the educational efforts of the Oblates and the sisters who taught at the Hobbema residential school.

A photograph of the Indian agency house at Hobbema, Alberta where the George Mann family lived between 1905 and 1915.

Reports on results of case study of a highly-effective school located in Alberta and makes recommendations based on those findings.

The James Mann Family genealogy was researched and compiled by family member Frank Nash in December 1996. Only the research he compiled on the family of George Gwynne Mann was scanned for this database. Included in this research is G. G. Mann's account of his family's two month captivity in Wandering Spirit's camp from April to June 1885 (see historical note).

A photograph of a non-Aboriginal woman and man in Victorian style dress posing beside a large catch of Northern Pike, location unknown. The woman is probably Blanche Mann who lived and worked with her father, Indian agent George Mann (see historical note).

Includes: description of the Centre, profile of residents, experiences of staff and residents, evaluation of outcomes, and analysis of strengths and challenges.

RCAP 33 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Samson Bingo Hall, Hobbema, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as post-secondary education, health care, child and family welfare, and substance abuse. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains closing remarks by Chief Jim Omeasoo that includes a story about his grandfather who was alive at the time of the 1876 Treaty Six signing.

File contains a presentation by Clive Linkletter, a treaty status Aboriginal, focusing on Aboriginal self-government, treaty rights and on Section 35. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Danny Montour that focuses on the treaty Indian, the Indian Act and Bill C-31. He hopes that "the Government of Canada and the Indian people come to a reasonable level of mutual understanding as to the present-day meaning of the treaties." Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Greg Kjos who has ministered with people who either live near or work near Aboriginal First Nations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He believes that our society should regard Aboriginal spirituality as having equal status with other established faiths. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a brief presentation by Lawrence Standing-On-The-Road that touches on economic development, treaty rights, land claims and self-government.

File contains an individual presentation by Marlene Buffalo focusing primarily on self-determination - the right of every First Nations to choose its own form of government, to enjoy its spiritual and material patrimony without restriction, to live freely according to tradition and to be exempt from any form of subjection to any powerful nation or people. Buffalo states that self-government has been "effectively prevented by the due process of acculturation and the erosion of Aboriginal self-identification." Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Norman Yellowbird asking why Treaty Indians, such as he, are not represented under the umbrella of "Aboriginal Peoples." He states that if self-government is to take place, the Canadian government must address the treaties. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioner Allan Blakeney.

File contains a presentation by Randy Nepoose relating to social issues, off-reserve Aboriginals, natural resources, and the justice system. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Raymond Cutknife that questions how effective the Commission and its findings will be.

File contains an individual presentation by Rod Soosay that focuses on growing up in an alcoholic home and now he has raised his children without the presence of alcohol in their home. He also discusses the lack of identity he feels as a Cree person, an Aboriginal person and as a Canadian. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Roy Louis that initially states that the Commission lacks a Treaty Commissioner so he is already skeptical of the findings of the Commission. His presentation covers a number of issues such as joint ventures and economic development, tourism, forestry, agriculture, and racism. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with Commissioner Allan Blakeney.

File contains opening remarks by Allan Blakeney and Paul Chartrand who explain the purpose and objectives of the Commission.

File contains a presentation by Brian Lee relating primarily to the Canadian Constitution process and to present-day concerns on the Ermineskin First Nation at Hobbema. Lee introduces Carol Wildcat.

File contains a presentation by Cara Currie focusing on proposed Aboriginal self-government. Currie states that Aboriginal people do not want to be assimilated into society, and that self-government should be defined by Aboriginal people, not the Canadian government. She introduces the next speaker, Violet Soosay.

File contains a presentation by Carol Wildcat discussing a variety of issues with the Ermineskin First Nations, including the high drop-out rate of high school students, lack of housing, life skills, violence against women and children and unemployment. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners and Wildcat, Brian Lee and Jim Minde.

File contains a presentation by Cecil Currie, an elder from the Montana Band that focuses on Aboriginal self-government. He introduces the next speaker, Cara Currie.

File contains a presentation by Chief Carl Quinn focusing on Aboriginal self-government and self-determination. He states that the government should act by repealing the Indian Act and its amendments, abolishing the Department of Indian Affairs, set up a treaty-trust commission, abolish secret agreements between the federal and provincial governments, among other recommendations. He introduces the next speaker, Eric J. Large of the Saddle Lake First Nation.

File contains a presentation by Claudine Louie relating to Aboriginal post-secondary education in Canada. Samson Cree First Nation falls under the government's Post-Secondary Student Support Program, and Louie questions the fairness of the program regarding Aboriginal students. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Eric J. Large focusing on major issues affecting his First Nation - lack of proper housing, education, lack of available capital funds to implement various economic development opportunities, recreation for youth and health care. Chief Carl Quinn gives closing remarks to Large's presentation, and then he and Large engage in a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Nancy Louis regarding the transfer of responsibility for administering the funding of Aboriginal peoples and the government's inability to fulfill its treaty obligations. Following the presentation is a lively question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a brief presentation by Violet Soosay relating to Aboriginal self-government and self-determination. Following the presentation is a lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners and Cara Currie, previous speaker.

File contains a presentation by Wilson Okeymaw, executive director of an additions facility on Ermineskin First Nation. He addresses the problem of addictions among Canada's Aboriginal peoples and speaks of his own struggle with alcohol. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains remarks by Harrison Bull, representative of the Louis Bull Cree Nation. Because of the political upheaval on that First Nation, a written submission will be forwarded when ready.

File contains brief remarks by Lawrence Saddleback who briefly discusses issues not mentioned earlier in the proceedings of the day. Issues he mentions are hunting and trapping and revenue from natural resources. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

A photograph of two Aboriginal (Cree?) men one wearing western clothing, the other in traditional dress at an outdoor event, possibly a pow-wow.

A photograph of two Aboriginal women in white blouses and long dark dresses in front of a building. A bicycle leans against the wall behind them. These women were probably acquaintances of the George Mann family who worked on Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1915.

A photograph of two non-Aboriginal women in Victorian style dresses and caps holding shotguns. A dog sits at their feet. They are probably Blanche and Charlotte Mann who lived and worked with their father Indian agent George Mann (see historical note).

A head and shoulders photograph of an Aboriginal woman in western style clothing. This woman was probably an acquaintance of the George Mann family who worked on Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1915. The Mann's were known to return to visit these areas well into the 1920s.