Manitoba

The Flock Divided

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frits Pannekoek
The Beaver, vol. 70, no. 6, December/January 1990/91, pp. 29-?
Description
Profiles the effect demographic changes in the Red River Valley during the 1850s and 1860s had on the political and social climate.
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Flooding Hope and Livelihoods: Lake St. Martin First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Myrle Ballard
Shirley Thompson
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2013, pp. 43-65
Description
Examines the consequences of community displacement on sustainable livelihoods, homes, health and socio-cultural integrity.
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Folk-Tales of the Swampy Cree of Northern Manitoba

Alternate Title
Folktales of the Swampy Cree of Northern Manitoba
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. R. Cresswell
Journal of American Folklore, vol. 36, no. 142, October-December 1923, pp. 404-406
Description
Four stories collected from pupils attending the Indian Boarding School, Norway House, Manitoba entitled: The Robin, The Four Brothers, The Dancing Birds, and The Boy and his Sister.
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{footprints} Oscar Lathlin

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 10, January 2009, p. 30
Description

Biography of Oscar Lathlin, who went from working a trap line in northern Manitoba to becoming a cabinet minister in Manitoba's NDP government.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.

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Forging the Prairie West

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
George Hoffman
Prairie Forum, vol. 23, no. 2, Fall, 1998, pp. 290-292
Description
Book review of: Forging the Prairie West by John Herd Thompson.
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[Fort Alexander Stories and Legends]

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeanette Courchene
Harry Courchene
Beatrice Guimond
Peter Sinclair
Isabelle Courchene
Description

Compilation of 15 short stores originally published in 1976.

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Fort Garry, Red River Settlement

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
A.S. Morton
Description
Black and white representation of Fort Garry and the Red River settlement, including groups of indigenous persons about fires.
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Fort Pelly: An Historical Sketch

Articles » General
Author/Creator
J. F. Klaus
Saskatchewan History, vol. 14, no. 3, Autumn, 1961, pp. 81-97
Description
Using the archival journals from the years 1832-36, 1857-58, and 1863-64 the article describes some of the history and operations of the fur trade post, which was built by the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) following its merger with the North West Company (NWC) in 1821. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.
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Fostering Safe Spaces for Dialogue and Relationship-building between Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples: Wise Practices for the Relationship-building Process and Recommendations for the Development of an Orientation Toolkit

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aliraza Alidina
Darrien Morton
Jenna Wirch
Description
Study gathered information semi-structured interviews with community leaders, knowledge keepers, Elders, academics, support workers and activists involved in both communities in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Foundations of Government in the West / a paper delivered before the Regina Canadian Club / By Commissioner A.B. Perry, C.M.G. - 1 January 1910.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
A. B. Perry
Description
This folder contains original and photocopied newspaper clippings which cover the main passages of an address given by Commissioner A.B Perry of the North West Mounted Police as they were printed in the Regina Morning Leader. The topics include many reflecting Native-newcomer relations.
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Four birch bark baskets with designs

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Bill Rose
Description
A photograph of four birch bark baskets with designs. There is no date. On the back is written: Little Grand Rapids on Family Lake. Still live in old ways - Soto tribe. Until recently did not know about roads. Barren's River - east coast of Lake Winnipeg.
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Fracture Risk Among First Nations People: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William D. Leslie
Shelley Derksen
Colleen Metge
Lisa M. Lix
Elizabeth A. Salamon
Pauline Wood Steiman
Leslie L. Roos
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 171, no. 8, October 12, 2004, pp. 869-873
Description
Determines the bone fracture rates of First Nations people age 20 and older using the Manitoba administrative health database.
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Fragmentation and Realignment: The Continuing Cycle of Métis and Non-Status Indian Political Organizations in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joe Sawchuk
Native Studies Review, vol. 10, no. 2, 1995, pp. 77-95
Description
Outlines four major change agents operating on Aboriginal political organizations on the prairies: external politics; internal politics; negotiation of ethno-Aboriginal identities; perceived effectiveness of the organizations.
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Free Road Series

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Angelina McLeod
Paula Kelly
Alicia Smith
David Christensen
Description
Five-part documentary series about the Shoal Lake 40 Anishinaabe Nation's battle to build a road after their community was forcibly relocated and cut off from the mainland so that water could be supplied to the city of Winnipeg. Related material: Mini-Lesson.
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The French Element in the Canadian Northwest

Alternate Title
Transactions of the Historical & Scientific Society of Manitoba ; no. 28, 1886-87
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lewis Drummond
Description

A paper read before the Society on the evening of November 25th, 1886.

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The French Half-Breeds of the Northwest

Alternate Title
Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, Showing the Operations, Expenditures and Condition of the Institution for the Year 1879
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
V. Havard
Description

Content and language reflect the attitudes of the times.

Forms part of Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution ... for the Year 1879.

See pages 309-328.

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The French Presence in the West, 1734-1874

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cornelius J. Jaenen
Manitoba History, no. 24, Autumn, 1992, p. [?]
Description
Overview of the role the French played in the history of the Prairies.
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From Desperation to Hope: The Stories of Three Aboriginal Women

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chris Loewen
Description
Excerpt from: Educational Mosaics: Sharing Our Work and Findings: Moving into the Mosaic: Research, Curriculum, and Pedagogy: Exploring Applications edited by Zana M. Lutfiyya, Karen E. Smith, and Stan B. Straw. A grandmother, mother and daughter talk about three life stages. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 65.
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From Milk-Medicine To Public (Re)Education Programs: An Examination Of Anishinabek Mothers' Responses To Hydroelectric Flooding In The Treaty #3 District, 1900-1975

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brittany Luby
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2015, pp. 363-389
Description
Describes how Anishinabek women attempted to maintain their subsistence livelihood in light of the disruptive influence of several hydroelectric projects on the food supply and reproductive health.
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From "Orphan" to "Settler": The Making of the Reverend Henry Budd

Alternate Title
Indigenous Missionaries, Identity, and the Colonial Frontier
Prophetic Identities: Indigenous Missionaries on British Colonial Frontiers, 1850-75
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tolly Bradford
Description

Discusses the early life of Budd (sakachuwescum), who was of Cree-HBC employee parentage and became the first ordained Indigenous missionary in British North-West America.

Sample chapter from Prophetic Identities: Indigenous Missionaries on British Colonial Frontiers, 1850-75.

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From Past to Present: Understanding First Nations Health Patterns in a Historical Context

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Hackett
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, Aboriginal Health Research and Policy: First Nations-University Collaboration in Manitoba, January/February 2005, pp. S17-S21
Description
Explores the value of historical methods in studying the health of First Nation's communities in Manitoba.
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From the House of Commons Resolution to Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle v. Canada: An Update on the Implementation of Jordan's Principle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vandna Sinha
Anne Blumenthal
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 9, no. 1, Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental, Spiritual and Cultural Health, 2014, pp. 80-91
Description
Explains the background and implementation of the principle and provides an overview of a legal case which centered on it.
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From the Past Into the Future: Manitoba Métis Policy

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Manitoba
Description
Based on five principles: recognition, partnership, comprehensiveness, capacity and accountability. Developed as a result of the findings of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry.
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