Origin of Naming of Frenchman River - Correspondence. - 1955.

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye
Description
Correspondence between the principal of Val-Marie School and the University of Saskatchewan Archives relating to the etymology of the Frenchman River in Saskatchewan. Included is an typed excerpt of a journal written by the explorer Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye.

Historical note:

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Origins and Influences: The Family Ties of the Reverend Henry Budd

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Raymond M. Beaumont
Prairie Forum, vol. 17, no. 2, Native Studies, Fall, 1992, pp. 167-200
Description
Looks at the background of Reverend Henry Budd, one of the first Church of England missionaries, and comments on the trials in his life and the skills he used to overcome his struggles.
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OTC Hosts Treaty Awareness Day

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 4, Winter, 1997, p. 14
Description
Wanuskewin site of public awareness presentation about Treaty.
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The Other Side of the Mountain

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Ahn Thorpe
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 2, Young, Aboriginal, Missing, Summer, 2010
Description
Discusses exploratory mining and the promise of social programs in Cerro Chorcha, Panama and the connection to mining in Lac LaRonge, Saskatchewan.
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'Other' Voices: Historical Essays on Saskatchewan Women

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kathryn McPherson
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 79, no. 2, June 1998, pp. 376-378
Description
Book review of: 'Other' Voices edited by David Debrou and Aileen Moffatt. Includes work of Miriam McNab discussing colonization influences on the women of Pinehouse Lake.
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Ottawa Neglect Exacerbates Native Health Woes

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 23, 2004, p. A13
Description
Report released by the Saskatchewan Institute for Public Policy highlights the difficulties faced by disabled Aboriginal people.
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Ottawa's Assault on First Nation's Education

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, April 1989, p. 6
Description
Reaction to government cutbacks in post-secondary education taken from an information brochure prepared by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
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Our Children Are Our Future

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donald J. Bougeois
Harry S. Coblentz
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 1982, pp. 391-394
Description
Two reviews of the film: Our Children Are Our Future produced/directed by Tony Snowsill.
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Our Cultural Loss, Their Capital Gain

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melodie Greyeyes
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 21, no. 6, September 1992, pp. 13-15
Description
Opposing perspectives about the significance and impact of European arrival among the Aboriginals.
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Our Elders: Interviews with Saskatchewan Elders

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
Description
Photographs, short interviews and statements appearing in earlier publications of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) Saskatchewan Indian Elders, Enewuk, and All Nations
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Our Home on Native Land: Cumberland House

Alternate Title
Our Home on Native Land Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ed Watson
Description
Documentary on the Cree Nation of Northern Saskatchewan and the Village of Cumberland House. Duration: 59:43.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery: An Archaeological Approach to Cemetery Management

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mike A. Markowski
Kara Wolfe
Troy Zimmer
Saskatchewan History, vol. 67, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 20-27
Description
Describes a project undertaken by the St. Laurent Shrine Committee, with the help of Canada North Environmental Services, in 2013 to complete a detailed recording of all marked and unmarked graves located in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in the Métis community of St. Laurrent. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 20.
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Our Legacy: Kã-ki-pe-isi-nakatamãkawiyahk: Essays

Alternate Title
Kã-ki-pe-isi-nakatamãkawiyahk: Our Legacy: Essays
E-Books
Description
A compilation of essays by : Deborah Lee, Liam Haggarty, Brendan Edwards, Tamara Starblanket, Camie Augustus, Kurt Boyer, Anna Flamino, Merle Massie, Yvonne Vizina, Patricia Deiter, Meagan Gough, and Alan Long.
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"Our Legacy": University of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Archival Digitization Project

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Cheryl Avery
Deborah Lee
Description
Discusses how respectful collaborations are required to provide digital access to Indigenous materials. Chapter in Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches edited by Carole Dignard, Kate Helwig, Janet Masory Kathy Nanowin, and Thomas Stone. To view article scroll down to page 133 (159).
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Our Roots: A History of La Ronge - 1981.

E-Books
Description
The history of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, is detailed from pre-contact to the arrival of Jean Etienne Waden, first European in the La Ronge area, to present-day businesses, schools and churches in the town; numerous photographs.
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Our Shared Destiny? Saskatchewan in 1905 and 2005

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bill Waiser
Acadiensis: Journal of the History of the Atlantic Region, vol. 35, no. 2, Spring 2006
Description
Looks at the history of Saskatchewan, past discrimination and treaty land entitlement.
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Out in the Cold

Articles » General
Description
Promotional and background information dealing with the film Out in the Cold which was inspired by the freezing deaths of First Nations men dropped at isolated locations by police. Includes writer's statement and short biographies of key personnel.
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Out of Sight: How One Aboriginal Child's Best Interests Were Lost Between Two Provinces: A Special Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Description
Case involved a three-year-old who suffered physical and emotional abuse and neglect at the hands of her grandparents. She had initially been under the care of British Columbia's Ministry of Children and Family Development, but subsequently became the responsibility of a First Nations agency and the Saskatchewan Dept. of Social Services.
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Overview of Pow Wow Tradition

Alternate Title
Overview of PowWow Tradition
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC)
Description
Contains links to information on individual dance styles and their regalia.
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Paddling Rapids

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Christina Bateman
Description
2 men (Adulphus Ross(?) and William Bird(?)) negotiating rapids. Possibly Montreal River.
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Page 5 Chatter

Alternate Title
Page Five Chatter
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Beverly Carter
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 7, October 2010, p. 5
Description

Article presents three different news reports: Inquiry into the investigation of serial killer Willie Pickton, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan's 2004 election scandal, and the Great Bear Rainforest RAVE project.

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

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Pakitahwâwin

Alternate Title
Fish: Net Checking, Making, Cooking, and Smoking
Gift of Language and Culture Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
George McLeod
[Greg] Charles
[Minnie] McKenzie
Rita Cook
Charlie Venne
Agnes Charles
Description
Shows fish being caught, cleaned, and smoked. Duration: 4:36.
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Paleoindian Aggregations on the Great Plains

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack L. Hofman
Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, vol. 13, 1994, pp. 341-370
Description
Analysis of the evidence for group gatherings or aggregations in the archaeological record.
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Pandemic Influenza Plan

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Public Health Unit
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
Description
Discussion on the preparedness plan for a pandemic of influenza and other major communicable disease emergencies in Saskatchewan. Updated version.
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Pankiw Should Consider Resigning

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, March 29, 2004, p. B1
Description
Discussion about politician Jim Pankiw's contrasting and negative views on Aboriginal issues.
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[Papers and Correspondence in Connection with Half-breed Claims and Other Matters Relating to the North-West Territories]

Alternate Title
Canada. House of Commons. Sessional Papers ; no. 116, 1885
Canada. House of Commons. Sessional Papers ; no. 9, 1887
Discours sur la Question Riel, Prononcé le 22 Mars, 1886, a la Chambre des Communes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada. House of Commons.
S. D. Thompson
Description
Taken from files of the Department of the Interior, compiled by Lawrence Vankoughnet, Deputy Minister. Starts on page 84.
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Participation in the Traditional Economy in Northern Saskatchewan: The 21st Century Landscape + Anohc Nehithawi Pimachesowin Ote Kiwetinohk Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonita Beatty
Stan Yu
Northern Review, vol. 53, Indigenous Self-Determination through Mitho Pimachesowin: Perspectives from Northern Saskatchewan, 2022, pp. 113-123
Description

Looks at the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities participation in a traditional economy that complements their culture and values. 

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