Environmental Change - The Elders Speak

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bev Nicholson
Brian Scribe
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 393-424
Description
Stories of First Nations Elders as they look over their lifetimes and the many changes that have taken place in the environment.
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Environmental Scan of Métis Health Information, Initiatives and Programs

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Lamouche
Description
Examines the historical, political, and social issues that affect the health outcomes of Métis; looks at Métis organizations directly involved in the areas of health policy, programs, or services; and discusses federal and provincial initiatives that deal with the health issues of Métis.
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Epic Fiction: The Art of Rudy Wiebe

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Don Murray
Prairie Forum, vol. 8, no. 2, Fall, 1983, pp. 270-272
Description
Book review of: Epic Fiction: The Art of Rudy Wiebe by W. J. Keith.
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Episkenew Advocates For First Nations Health Issues

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Morgan Beaudry
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, p. 8
Description
Introduces Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew, a new member of the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, and her intention to work towards improving the health of First Nations and Métis people. Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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An Episode of the North-West Rebellion 1885

Articles » General
Author/Creator
[George Johnstone] Kinnaird
Saskatchewan History, vol. 20, no. 2, Spring, 1967, pp. 71-75
Description
An account written by George Johnstone Kinnaird, an employee of the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) who was living in Fort Ellice, Manitoba at the time of the conflict. Contains commentary on the Métis and different First Nations involved in the uprising from military and HBC perspectives. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 71.
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“Eskimo” Immigrants and Colonial Soldiers: Icelandic Immigrants and the North-West Resistance, 1885.

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurie K. Bertram
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 99, no. 1, March 2018, pp. 63-97
Description
Examines the way in which racialized ethnic immigrants were able to gain access to land, state support, and upward mobility by participating in the colonial agenda of Indigenous suppression through voluntary military service.
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Estimating Economic Activity in Canada’s Northern Regions

Alternate Title
Briefing (Conference Board of Canada) ; February 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-201]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Palladini
Description
This report calculates and compares the gross domestic product output in Canada’s Northern regions, including the three territories and the Northern parts of seven provinces, between 1999 and 2009.
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Ethel Mary Mann with Baby

Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of Ethel Mary Mann (Mrs. George Mann Jr.) pushing a baby carriage; either at Moose Creek, Alberta (now Lindberg) or the family homestead 14 miles north-east of Lloydminster.
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Ethnoarchaeological Perspectives on an Athapaskan Moose Kill

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Jarvenpa
Hetty Jo Brumbach
Arctic, vol. 36, no. 2, June 1983, pp. 174-184
Description
Looks at how archaeological remains are created by studying how moose are killed, butchered and meat is used by Athapaskans in northern Saskatchewan.
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Ethnoculturally Relevant Programming in Northern Schools

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. Tim Goddard
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 26, no. 2, 2002, pp. 124-133
Description
Description of information gathered in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan and discussion of why northern educators are reluctant to exchange local initiatives.
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Ethnographical Problems of the Missouri Saskatchewan Area

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Clark Wissler
American Anthropologist, vol. 10, no. 2, New Series, April-June 1908, pp. 197-207
Description
Examines issues that arise when trying to research the origins of the peoples who inhabited the plains.
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Etomami River near Reserve, Sask.

Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of the Etomami River near an unnamed reserve in Saskatchewan (The river is near Hudson Bay, SK.). The lumber workers' houses are on the upper river bank in the background. Circa 1940s.

Historical note:

Ernest J. Morris (1905-2004) was a lumberman who lived and worked near the reserve (Opaskwayak?) at The Pas, Manitoba ca. 1940s.
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Europe Refuge from Political Feeding Frenzy

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 17, 2003, p. A13
Description
Discusses the need for politicians in Saskatchewan to focus on Aboriginal education, housing and employment.
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Event Supports Families of Missing Women

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cassandra Kyle
StarPhoenix, May 26, 2007, p. A4
Description
Discussion about missing Aboriginal women from Saskatchewan and an actiion-call for a support group hoped for from the Saskatchewan Sisters in Spirit 2007 Family Gathering. Includes list of 17 women missing
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Evidence and Oral History

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Riordon
The Beaver, vol. 84, no. 6, December/January 2004/2005, pp. 11-12
Description
Discusses the impact of the Delgamuukw decision with respect to acceptance of verbal versus written accounts in land title lawsuits.
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Evidence for Berry and Maize Processing on the Canadian Plains from Starch Grain Analysis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sonia Zarrillo
Brian Kooyman
American Antiquity, vol. 71, no. 3, July 2006, pp. 473-499
Description
Analyzed the residue from two unmodified lithic grinding tools and gives evidence of choke cherry (Prunus virginiana), saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia), prairie turnup (Psoralea esculenta) and maize (Zea mays) use.
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