Saskatchewan

Looks at the demographics of HIV-positive patients across the prairie provinces.

Very brief profile Charles Cowley Pratt, an Anglican lay reader, schoolteacher, and interpreter for Treaty 4 at Fort Qu’Appelle in 1874.

Photograph. Caption: "Charles Trottier was named a member of Riel's governing council for his efforts in bringing Whitecap and his band to Batoche." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

A waist-up portrait taken beside a newspaper article titled: Church Doesn't Want Indian Day Schools. The article outlines the United Church's appeal to the Government not to discontinue Residential Schools. The two main reasons were (a) so they could keep trachoma and tuberculosis in check and (b) so they can better develop moral fibre and Christian character in preparation for full citizenship.

Looks at the services provided by the Child Hunger Education Program and their collaborations with other organizations. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Discusses David Ahenakew, how the FSIN now needs to move forward to address social, economic and political issues, and again build a good working relationship with the federal and provincial governments.

Brief profile of Darcy Bear who was a 2011 recipient of the highest award a Saskatchewan citizen can receive. Article located by scrolling to page 6.

Donna Greschner, a law professor at the University of Saskatchewan, selected for top office at the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.

Chronicles the accomplishments of the long serving chief of the Lac La Ronge Band in northern Saskatchewan who's retiring from the post.

Chief Roland Crowe presented the First Nation position on gaming to City Hall in Saskatoon.

Ceremony honours Keeseekoose Reserve chief.

Summarizes the life of Gorden Oakes (1933-2002) as Chief of Nekaneet First Nation in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Biography of Joe Dreaver who was Chief of the Mistawasis First Nation and life time member of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate and a veteran of World War II.

Biography of Chief Joe Williams of the Sakimay First Nation.

Looks at moving the remains of Chief One Arrow from St. Boniface, Manitoba to his home at One Arrow First Nation, Saskatchewan. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 6.

Describes how a series of misunderstandings, poor interpretation and hysteria contributed to a unjust sentence for the Willow Cree leader and restrictions for the Beardy's Band.

Sketch of Chief Red Pheasant aiding in the escape of John Applegarth, Farm Instructor, and Applegarth's wife from Red Pheasant reserve. Caption: "Chief Red Pheasant and his brother tried to prevent further bloodshed in the Eagle Hills district by warning local Indian officials to flee south to safety." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

A photo of Chief Robert Bear and A.S. Morton on the John Smith (Muskoday) Reserve taken in August 1942.

Chief Rod King, of the Lucky Man First Nation, declined medals and asked the Crown to honour the Treaty 6 promises at a commemorative centenary ceremony.

Roland Crowe's portfolios while working for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Looks at a feast that gathered Saskatchewan cabinet ministers, members of the Legislative assembly and First Nations Chiefs to mark the beginning of a long-lasting, respectful relationship between First Nations and non-First Nations. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

A photograph of an Aboriginal man in ceremonial regalia (buckskin suit with applied beadwork and feather headdress trailing to ground). Identified as Chief Swimmer (Yahyahnum), Chief of Sweetgrass band approx. 1925 - 1955. He was last traditional Chief of that reserve. After him, chiefs were elected.

Solomon Sanderson's accomplishments in his role as Chief of the Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) and in national and international areas.

Speech given at General Assembly of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.

ack of photo: Group of Cree Indians in gala attire, taken at the paying of Treaty money at File Hills Reserve. The dresses are very brilliant. The tall man at back of group is wearing an overall of vivid blue. The white cuffs and all cross stitch patterns are their own handiwork. Tiny white beads very closely and evenly sewn together forming the background for cross stitch diamonds, the squares and fringes done in brightly colored beads. The old man wearing a fur cap is a Chief, his name is Star Blanket. The very old man sitting in the centre is quite blind and over a hundred years old.

Portrait sketch of Chief Sweetgrass. Caption: "Sweetgrass was the acknowledged leader of the River People in the Fort Pitt area. He was killed accidentally by the gun he had received as a special treaty gift. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

A photograph of Chief Thunderchild, standing in front of a tent wearing a military style coat and treaty medals. Rev. Edward Ahenakew recorded Thunderchild's narratives and compiled them in the book, VOICES OF THE PLAINS CREE.

Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing wearing what appears to be treaty medals.

A photograph of Chief Whitecap, Dakota chief of Moose Woods Reserve, and members of his family grouped outside two tipis. Chief sits on the ground with two women; younger man, child, and woman with a child stand near them.

Six Chiefs from Eastern Saskatchewan express grievances about some actions of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSIN).

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) establishes an Indian Wildlife and Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Commission.

Program for youth advocated in Federation of Saskatchewan Indians meeting.

Restructuring of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations by downsizing to four vice chiefs and five commissions.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians plan to discuss various land entitlement proposals in a meeting with Federal Minister of Indian Affairs John Munro.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians met at the University of Regina to work out their policies on various issues.

Discusses the new structure established April 16, 1982.

White Bear First Nation asks for funds from Indian Affairs to develop their claim.

Comments on issues of treaty rights and fair revenues from reserve resources, and discusses a contract between Onion Lake Cree Nation and an Asian government to build a refinery on Cree land.

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

Law Thesis (M.L.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2016.

Case involved a 20-month-old who died while in a foster home and under the care of the Saskatchewan Dept. of Social Services. Concluded that the death was preventable.

Book review of: Billy Tinker by Harold Johnson.

Discussion of whether the state is fulfilling its legislated mandate to be a "wise and compassionate parent" focusing on the Saskatchewan context.

Describes report Native Children and the Child Welfare System released by Canadian Council on Social Development.

Children in western dress posing in front of house. Description on back reads: John Smith Indian Reserve. A very few of the children. Said Bunny " -- they are as numerous as chickens." McEwan supplied the food they are eating. This is the chiefs home and therefore better than the others. August 17, 1942.

A studio photograph of the children of Mr. and Mrs. George Mann Jr., probably taken in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan in the 1920s. (l to r) Eveleen, Beatrice, Pete and Marion.

Website includes photographs of students, staff, and buildings, and histories of United Church-run schools.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 1989.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.10 (p.171-200).

Maria Linklater from Thunderchild First Nation recalls Christmas as a student at the Onion Lake Residential School and suggests how it should be celebrated.