Language Conference Tackles Important Work

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darla Read
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 17
Description
Looks at a three day conference, attended by over 300 people from every First Nation in Saskatchewan, aimed at looking at programs to foster Indigenous language use and preservation. Article located by scrolling to page 17.
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The Last Buffalo Hunter

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
Prairie Forum, vol. 21, no. 2, Fall, 1996, pp. 274-276
Description
Book review of: The Last Buffalo Hunter by Mary Weekes.
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Last Mountain House

Articles » General
Author/Creator
R. C. Mackenzie
Saskatchewan History, vol. 7, no. 2, Spring, 1954, pp. 56-59
Description
Describes the founding and operations of Last Mountain House, an outpost of Fort Qu’Appelle, notes the trading relationships with the Métis, Cree, Saulteaux, and Assiniboine peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 56.
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The Last Quarter Century in Canadian Plains Archaeology

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ian Dyck
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 2, Fall, 2001, pp. 143-167
Description
Looks at changes that Canadian Plains archaeology has made including heritage legislation, Aboriginal involvement, expanded public interpretation and archaeological knowledge.
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Laugh, They Said

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 4, no. 6-7, August-September 1974, pp. 20-21
Description
Describes the sports day at the Montreal Lake Reserve.
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Law and Criminal Labels: The Case of the French Métis in Western Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mike Brogden
Critical Criminology, vol. 1, no. 2, Spring, 1990, pp. 13-32
Description
Contends that the labels used for economic, political, and social crimes depended on the type of conflict arising from interactions with various parties, and were motivated by political and economic power.
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Lawrence Clarke: Architect of Revolt

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martin Shulman
Don McLean
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 1983, pp. 57-68
Description
Study of the Hudson's Bay Company's Chief Factor at Fort Carlton and his role in the Métis uprising in 1885.
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Layering Theatre's Potential for Change: Drama, Education, and Community in Aboriginal Health Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Warren Linds
Heather Ritenurg
Linda Goulet
Jo-Ann Episkenew
Karen Schmidt
Nuno Ribeiro ... [et al.]
Canadian Theatre Review, vol. 154, Spring, 2013, pp. 37-43
Description

Looks at the history of the research project, why applied theatre was chosen as a research method and the challenges and limitations of such an approach.

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Leadership Preferences of Indian and Non-Indian Athletes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
D.C. Malloy
R.N. Nilson
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 33-42
Description

Looks at the different preferences in coaching methods and leadership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes.  

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Learning from Our Elders: Language Acquisition

Alternate Title
Gift of Language and Culture Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
[Ida Tremblay
Henry Roberts
Daniel Cook
Albert Ross
Isaac McKenzie
Jim Lafleur ... [et al.]]
Description
Elders explain their views on how children learn to speak their language. Duration: 8:00. Cree with English subtitles.
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Learning from Our Elders: Storytelling

Alternate Title
Gift of Language and Culture Project
Media » Film and Video
Description
One Elder discusses role of storytelling in culture; the other explains his storytelling technique. Duration: 3:32 Cree with English subtitles.
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Learning Resources Evaluation Guidelines

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Student Achievement and Supports Branch, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description

Includes information on the process, guiding principles, general and specific criteria, types of learning resources, oral literature and terminology.

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Learning to Read and Write Opens Up the World

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith Green
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, 04 1999, p. 32
Description

Depicts Elder Yvonne Carter's experiences with literacy from her earlier days at the residential school through to an Adult Basic Education program.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.52.

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Learning to Relate: Stories from a Father and Son

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. J. Baker
L. M. M. H. Baker
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010
Description
Discussion on stories shared by Jeff Baker and his father, Lee Baker on physical and cultural disconnection, and the benefits of listening to and learning from each another.
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The Lebret Site

Theses
Author/Creator
Brian J. Smith
Description
Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1986.
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Lebret Takes Trophy in Province Wide Meet

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 10, June 15, 1975, p. 12
Description
Lists the winners of the ninth Annual Students Residence Track and Field Meet held at the Prince Albert Student Residence.
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Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change: Volume I

Alternate Title
Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform ; vol. I
[Volume II: Submissions to the Commission]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Warren Weir
J. Wilton Littlechild
Hugh Harridans
Glenda Conney
Joe Queqezance
Irene Fraser
Hugh Harradence
Description
Two volume report identifies eight critical areas to be considered when looking at justice reform: leadership, community promotion and crime prevention, victimization and violence, restorative justice, policing, institutions, racism, and children and youth. Volume II Submissions to the Commission.
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The Legacy of the Fur Trade

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alex R. Cameron
Saskatchewan History, vol. 1, no. 3, Autumn, 1948, pp. 21-22
Description
Discusses prairie place names in that originate with the fur trade and its participants. Entire Issue of Saskatchewan History on one pdf file, scroll to page 21.
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Legend of Mistassini has Modern Chapter

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, November 22, 1996, p. A5
Description
Relates the story of the buffalo-shaped stone Mistassini, sacred to First Nations but destroyed when Gardiner Dam was built on the Saskatchewan River.
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The Legend of Thanadelthur: Elders’ Oral History and Hudson’s Bay Company Journals + Thainaltth’er noriya hołts’į, Ëna chu Dene chu ëłehëla nį; Bëghą honį ëritł’is hëla (HBC), ąłnëdhë behonié tth’i łą sį

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth
Northern Review, vol. 53, Indigenous Self-Determination through Mitho Pimachesowin: Perspectives from Northern Saskatchewan, 2022, pp. 101-112
Description

Examines Dene oral stories to discuss the impact of Thanadelthur to her community and the fur trade.  

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