Legends Live On

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 6, July/August 1994, p. 11
Description
Opening of the Saskatchewan First Nations Sports Hall of Fame at Muskeg Lake First Nation.
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[Legends XI]: Legends from Ahtahkakoop

Alternate Title
Buffalo Child Stone (BC & CBC)
How the World Got Colour
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
The Dancers
The Eagle and the Otter (EO & CEO)
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Barry Ahenakew
Arnold Isbister
Fred Sasakamoose
Description
Dramatization of Cree legends from community of Sandy Lake, Saskatchewan. Duration: 53.58
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[Lesson Plans, Residential Schools]

Alternate Title
First Nations Education: Traditional to Contemporary
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Education
Western Development Museums
Description
Lesson One: Classroom Introduction to the Theme. Lesson Two: At The Museum. Lesson Three: When a Museum Visit Isn't Possible. Lesson Four: Classroom Wrap-Up. Incorporates materials found at Western Development Museums. Saskatchewan. Education Teacher's Guide for Native Studies 30.
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Let Voters Decide Beatty's Fate

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 14, 2008, p. A3
Description
Discusses the move of Joan Beatty, the once NDP provincial candidate to a federal Liberal candidate.
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Letter From Carlotta Blue

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carlotta Blue
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Special Issue, 2012, pp. 23-31
Description
Letter written to the National Film Board by Carlotta Blue describing her experience with Olive Dickason.
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Letter from Middleton Demanding Poundmaker's Unconditional Surrender

Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing General F.D. Middleton's letter to Poundmaker demanding unconditional surrender after Louis Riel's surrender on 17 May 1885. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
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Letter: Give AFN Back to the Chiefs

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Author/Creator
Ralph Paul
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, p. 5
Description

Letter to editor by Ralph Paul, Chief of the English River First Nation, being denied his rights as a chief to question Minister Chuck Strahl.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

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Letter of Understanding Between her Majesty in the Right of Canada and Her Majesty in the Right of Saskatchewan and Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Government of Saskatchewan
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN)
Description
Agreement will provide consistency and build on treaty relationships, recognize First Nations authority, and provide effective governance and program delivery.
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Letter To The Editor: Response From The Chief of FSIN

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Author/Creator
Perry Bellegarde
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 31, no. 1, Winter, 2002, p. 3,16
Description
Chief Perry Bellegarde suggests that statements made by the Federal Indian Affairs Minister to a Star Phoenix Editorial Board need clarification.
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Letters from the Inside

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Author/Creator
M. (Malcolm) Herman
Tyler Morin
Todd Maurice
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 10
Description
Presentation of letters written by incarcerated men, including ideas to stop people from becoming repeat offenders. Article found by scrolling to page 10.
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Letters From The Inside

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Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 8, August 2012, p. 22
Description
Presents several letters from inmates and one from a correctional officer commending Eagle Feather News for its quality newspaper. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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Lieut. Col. A.G. Irvine

Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Photograph of the Commissioner of the North West Mounted Police from 1880 to 1886. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser. On the formation of the North-West Mounted Police in May 1875, Acheson Gosford Irvine (1837-1916) was appointed Assistant Commissioner and became Commissioner in November 1880. He was also in command of the police during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
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Life of W. J. Carter - 30 July 1923.

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
W.J. Carter
Description
Typescript of W.J. Carter's autobiographical account of his life and experiences in Western Canada during the period 1879 to 1910s. The most interesting part is Carter's account of the impact of the Northwest Resistance of 1885 on the Prince Albert community. Carter, a carpenter by trade, was hired by William McKenzie in August 1889 to build stations on the railway between Regina and Prince Albert.
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Life on the Reserve Hasn't Been Easy

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Author/Creator
W. Ahenakew
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 2, no. 5, June 1971, p. 2
Description
Memories of William Joseph a Senator in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.
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Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 8
Description
Comments on the fastest growing disease in Canada, the symptoms of the disease, and the importance of taking care of your body. Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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Liquor Control in the North-West Territories: The Permit System, 1870-1891

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Author/Creator
D. M. McLeod
Saskatchewan History, vol. 16, no. 3, Autumn, 1963, pp. 81-89
Description
Describes the policies and procedures of liquor licensing and regulation and examines issues of non-compliance and barriers to enforcement. Stresses the parliamentary prohibition of sales to Indigenous peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.
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List of Known IBAs

Alternate Title
IBA Database
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Impact and Benefit Agreement Research Network
Description
Provides a nationwide list of Impact and Benefits Agreements.
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Literacy Festival Stresses Importance of Reading Skills

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Author/Creator
Carmen Pauls Orthner
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, p. 22
Description
Looks at a festival set on reviving the dormant Northern Community Literacy Network and to look at literacy issues faced in northern Saskatchewan communities. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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Literacy for Change: Northern Saskatchewan Literacy Programmes

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peggy Buckley
Penny Carriere
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 9, no. 3-4, Women and Literacy, 1988, pp. 73-76
Description
Describes two training programs designed to help women develop the knowledge and skills required to better control and make decisions about their lives.
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Literacy Instruction in Aboriginal Settings

Alternate Title
Research Brief (Society for Advancement of Excellence in Education) ; October 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Helen Raham
Description
Summary of the findings of Sharing Our Success which looked at successful literacy programs in 10 schools.
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Literacy Profile of Off-Reserve First Nations and Metis People Living in Urban Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Results from the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey 2003

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Author/Creator
Evelyne Bougie
Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada, vol. 4, no. 5, [January] [7], [2008], p. [?]
Description
Measured prose literacy (information from sources such as editorials, news stories, brochures and instruction manuals) and document literacy (job applications, payroll forms, transportation schedules, maps, etc.).
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Little Island Cree Gets Juno Nomination

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 1, spring, 1998, p. 20
Description
Traditional drum group from Island Lake First Nation nominated for the Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording category
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Little Pine: An Indian Day School

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Author/Creator
Edward Ahenakew
Saskatchewan History, vol. 18, no. 2, Spring, 1965, pp. 55-62
Description
Describes the staff and activities of the school from its opening in 1923. Prepared from the notes and writings of Reverend Canon Edward Ahenakew; includes editorial notes. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 55.
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Little Pine Band, Natives Loses Valuable Leader

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 30, 2004, p. A15
Description
Highlights the life and contributions of Maryanne Sokwaypnace to the Little Pine Band in Saskatchewan and the Aboriginal community.
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Little Pine Chief Eli Bear

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 10, November 1972, p. 14
Description
Reviews the work of Eli Bear in his term as Chief.
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Living Off the Land in the Early Twentieth Century: First Nations Subsistence in Saskatchewan

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Mackenzie
Description
Examines Aboriginal subsistence in Saskatchewan in the late 19th century and early decades of the 20th century; looks at the spiritual connection to the land, the earth and the water; discusses how the seasonal round affected all aspects of life; and comments on the gathering of plants and plant resources.
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Lloyd Chief Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lloyd Chief
Mary Mountain
Iris Baker
Group of White Teachers
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview with the grandson of Misihew and great-grandson of Seekaskootch, Mr. Lloyd Chief. During the interview, Mr. Chief discusses a variety of subjects including: leadership qualities; intertribal wars of the Cree and Blackfoot; the power of dreams; the significance of the Northern Lights; and the powers of Cannibals.
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‘Local Gov't Control Policy’

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 9, May 30, 1975, p. 6
Description
James Smith Band experiences problems in attempt to give governing control to its band members.
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Lonechild's Ouster Harms FSIN in Long Run

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star Phoenix, February 18, 2011, p. A13
Description
Explains FSIN Chiefs' accomplishments so far and what processes need to be in place before he can be removed from office.
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