A general account of the life of Jim Brady and his account of the Riel Rebellion of 1885.

File containing correspondence from James Gladstone to John Diefenbaker with election results from the Muskoday and James Smith reserves in the Prince Albert Federal Constituency. Also contains a telegram of condolence to Mrs. Gladstone on the death of her husband, and a newspaper obituary of the Senator.

Describes the life and paintings of artist known for his paintings of Indigenous peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 59.

Looks at the life of James McKay, a fur trader, interpreter, and politician.

Brief profile of James Miles Venne, Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief, who helped create Kitsaki Development Corporation, set up band control of the local education system and lobbied for Aboriginal and treaty rights to be included in the Canadian Constitution.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

Final Report regarding the James Smith Cree Nation's claim challenging the validity of the surrender and sale of the Chakastaypasin Band's Indian Reserve (IR) 98. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Historical background, analysis and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the validity of the surrender and sale of Indian Reserve (IR) 98. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include historical documents, annotated indexes, legal documents, submissions, transcripts, correspondence/letters, genealogy charts, and the Final Report in English and French. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Historical background, submissions, and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if Canada breached its obligations in taking an invalid surrender and in its subsequent disposition of the land. ICC found that James Smith Cree Nation was not owed any lawful obligations, but recommended that Canada's obligations dealing with the disposition of IR100A be negotiated with Cumberland House Cree Nation. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include historical documents, treaties, maps, field notes, reports, interview transcripts, census records, submissions and the French and English versions of the Final Report. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include reports, legal documents, transcripts, field books, submissions and English and French versions of the Final Report. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background, submissions and findings from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing regarding disputed land entitement and to determine whether James Smith Cree Nation and Cumberland Band 100A were lawfully amalgamated in 1902.. ICC found amalgamation agreement invalid and Canada breached its Treaty and fiduciary duties by failing to obtain the informed consent of the entire Cumberland Band. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Author and his Saskatchewan Cree teacher trainees developed their own "Cree biased I.Q. test." (Abstract in English/French, article in English only)

A school on the James Smith Reserve, SK. No date given.

This folder contains a typescript of a letter from Walsh to his daughter Cora written in 1890, in which he describes his meetings with Sitting Bull and other aboriginal peoples in the late 1870s; and Walsh's account of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and half-breeds of the prairies in 1877-1879.

This account by James Walsh is a brief description of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and Metis of the Canadian prairies in 1877-1879.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

Brief profile of self-taught Saskatchewan flute player, Jason Chamakese. Article found by scrolling to page 23.

Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol addiction. Duration: 8:19. Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.

The interview includes a story of the Grandson of Little Bear who was hung for his part in the Frog Lake massacre. Other stories included the tale of Chuh Chuh,a warrior who scalped a Blackfoot Chief; stories of medicine men; a gambling tale involving a Cree and Blackfoot.

Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Examines the wage income of rural northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities and how Indigenous groups used this wage incomes as an adaptive strategy to preserve themselves in the contemporary world.

Introduces Jocelyn Reekie and highlights her successes as a single mother, outreach worker, acceptance into the Alberta College of Art and Design, and winning a national monetary award.

Caption: 'Gentleman' Joe McKay, mixed-blood interpreter for the mounted police, fired the first shot in what would become known as the Duck Lake battle From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Profiles a women who admires her mother for her personal and professional triumphs and is trying to do the same with her life. Article located by scrolling to page 11.

Looks at the continued success of an annual fiddle festival held outside Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 25.

Reviews the personal and political life of John Tootoosis of the Poundmaker Reserve.

Meeting of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and their discussion of areas of common concern.

Comments on the common goals of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief and the president of the Métis Nation, Saskatchewan president. Article found by scrolling to page 14.

Photograph of the Bresaylor school teacher and Riel's agent in the Battleford area, was identified as president of the Cut Knife Hill camp during the rebellion trials. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Diary details the journey undertaken by the author, her husband, Rev. Canon Edward Matheson, Kate Halson, and Archdeacon Mackay to visit the Indian missions. Includes stops in Cumberland House, Sturgeon Landing, and smaller village sites. Part 1 ends with the party’s arrival at the Lac La Ronge Mission. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 66.

Diary details the journey under taken by the author, her husband, Rev. Canon Edward Matheson, Kate Halson, and Archdeacon Mackay to visit the Indian missions. Includes stops in Cumberland House, Sturgeon Landing, and smaller village sites. Part 2 details the party’s return to The Pas. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 109.

Examines the historical reasons for treaties and comments on the failure of treaty implementation.

Describes the establishment of Cumberland House, the Hudson Bay Company’s (HBC) first inland post, as a shift in company policy, allowing it to better compete with the North-West Company (NWC). Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 31.

Follows up on Ē-kiwēyitotamāhk Kitāyisinēwinānāw: Reclaiming Our Cree Language through Oral Tradition and examines the impact on grade 7-9 students when Elders are integrated into Cree classrooms.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Comments on a few of the many accomplishments of the Honourable Judge Gerald Morin and his commitment to the Aboriginal community. Article located by scrolling to page 3.

Photograph. Caption: "Judge Hugh Richardson (right) shaking hands with Peter Hourie, the court interpreter for the Indian trials." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser. The Indian trials took place in Regina, North West Territories, after the trial of Louis Riel.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

Looks at the challenges of TB prevention within the context of Aboriginal policy and the responsibilities of the various levels of governments.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2014.

Summary of a Master's thesis that looks at stories of place, curriculum, teachers and administrators. Full thesis.

Expresses outrage at the not-guilty verdict in the murder trial of Gerald Stanley, and solidarity with Colten Boushie’s family. Chiefs also call for an appeal of the verdict and an inquiry into the way the case was managed by and in the justice system.

Author reflects on poverty, hunger, homelessness and the injustice of it all. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Contends that programs and services must respond to the compounding effects of oppression and repeated exposure to violence that young Aboriginal women face.

Two independent Justice Review Committees in Saskatchewan exam how the criminal justice system deals with Aboriginal people.

A photograph of Ka-Ka-Asinee (the stone prayer) and wife seated beside a tipi at File Hills Indian Agency.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include historical documents, annotated indexes, reports, correspondence/letters and the Final Report in both French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Story of the Head Chief of all the Crees on the north central Plains during the mid 1800's.