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Honorary Chieftainship Ceremony at Stand Off

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T.R. Melville-Ness
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A Blood ceremony for making Governor General Viscount Alexander an honorary Chief. Chief Shot-Both-Sides on left, Governor-General, second from left.
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John and Olive Diefenbaker in Stand Off, Alberta

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John and Olive Diefenbaker with people from Blood Indian Reserve, John wearing a headdress.

Historical note:

Olive Evangeline (Freeman, Palmer) Diefenbaker; b. 14 Apr. 1902; d. 23 Dec. 1976, 2nd wife of JGD.
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"Transfer of the Head Dress" Ceremony

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"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made honorary chief of the Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. He became Chief Pit-O-To-Ka, or Chief Eagle Head. Several people wearing head dresses with a Mountie in formal uniform in the foreground.
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Transfer of the Head Dress Ceremony

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Author/Creator
T.R. Melville-Ness
Description
"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made an honorary chief of a Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. Chief Shot-Both-Sides second from right.
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Transfer of the Head Dress Ceremony -- Alexander

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Author/Creator
Thomas R. Melville-Ness
Description
"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made honorary chief of the Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. He became chief Pit-O-To-Ka, or Chief Eagle Head. On stage during the presentation, with Mounties, flags, teepee in background, photographers (press) in foreground.
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