The Ready-to-Work Program: Opening Doors to the Tourism Industry

Alternate Title
Case Study (Conference Board of Canada) ; September 2005
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 061-06]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Douglas Watt
Description
Discusses the program that introduces Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals into the tourism workforce.
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Rebellion, 1885 - Anniversary of Duck Lake Engagement

Articles » General
Description
A typescript of a newspaper article headlined "The stirring days of the 1885 Rebellion recalled by Prince Albert citizens who fought at the war centre in defence of their country." Includes a list of the Prince Albert volunteers who served and those who were killed or wounded. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
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Rebellion, 1885 - Duck Lake Fight

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Author/Creator
William Laurie
Saskatchewan Herald, April 23, 1885
Description
A typed transcription of an article from the Saskatchewan Herald, 23 April 1885, by Wm. Laurie. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

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Rebellion, 1885 - Order book of the North-West Field Force.

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Description
Order book of the North-West Field Force, with Winnipeg being the first entry. Entries made from (all NWT / SK) Troy (Qu'Appelle), Fort Qu'Appelle and area, Humboldt, Clark's Crossing, Fish Creek, Gabriel's Crossing, Birch Hills, Batoche, Lepine, Prince Albert, while on board the steamer "North West," Battleford, Fort Pitt, while on board the steamer "Marquis"; (all NWT / MB) Cedar Lake, while on board the steamer "Princess," ending at Selkirk, MB. Entries made by Colonel Houghton, Lord Melgund, General Middleton's Chief of Staff, and a third unidentified officer.
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Rebellion, 1885 - Some Causes of Unrest Among Indians in the Early "80s."

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
H.L. Loucks
Description
This essay examines reasons for unrest among the Aboriginal population of the old Northwest in the years leading up to the disturbances of 1885. The writer worked for the Indian Department of the Dominion Government during this time. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
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Rebellion Days 1884 / 5 (First Part)

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Author/Creator
Reginald Bird Beatty
Description
This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885. He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels from the Stony Creek area to the Carrot River area. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

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Rebellion Days 1884 / 5 (Second Part)

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Author/Creator
Reginald Bird Beatty
Description
This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885(6 pp). He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels in the Touchwood Hills - Nut Lake area, up to the Prince Albert district. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

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The Rebellion of Half-breeds in Canada under Louis Riel - Newspaper clipping. - 9 May 1885.

Documents & Presentations
Description
Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. Collage of sketches relating to the Northwest Resistance; sketch subjects include Louis Riel, Government House in Battleford, and Fort Carlton.

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From The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper.
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Recalling a Former Cabinet Minister

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, May 2, 2005, p. B1
Description
Tribute to the late Gordon MacMurchy, a senior member of the Allan Blakeney cabinet and MLA from 1971 to 1982 whose responsibilities included First Nations affairs.
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The Recent Fur Trade in Northwestern Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hetty Jo Brumbach
Historical Archaeology, vol. 19, no. 2, 1985, pp. [19]-39
Description
Study examined evidence collected from 41 archaeological sites in order to gather information on ecological adaptations to the fur trade economy. Three ethnic/cultural groups' settlements were studied: Chipewyan, Cree/Métis Cree and Euro-Canadians.
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The Recent Rebellion in Canada - Sketches. - 18 July 1885.

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The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper, July 18, 1885, p. [65?]
Description
Collage of sketches relating to the Northwest Resistance; subjects include a view of Fort Edmonton, the steamers 'Alberta' and 'North-West', and Louis Riel's capturer.
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Recollections and Reminiscences: A Memoir

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F.A.D. Bourke
Saskatchewan History, vol. 35, no. 2, Spring, 1982, pp. 55-56
Description
Memoir of Fredrick Arthur Deane Bourke who joined the NWMP in 1877 and was posted at Fort Walsh, and later in Battleford; Bourke retired from the police force and with a partner bought 80 head of cattle and took up cattle ranching. Notes that in 1877 the buffalo were plentiful and after that they vanished from the plain. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 55.
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Recollections and Reminiscences: A Memoir

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F.A.D. Bourke
Saskatchewan History, vol. 35, no. 2, Spring, 1982, pp. 55-56
Description
Memoir of Fredrick Arthur Deane Bourke who joined the NWMP in 1877 and was posted at Fort Walsh, and later in Battleford; Bourke retired from the police force and with a partner bought 80 head of cattle and took up cattle ranching. Notes that in 1877 the buffalo were plentiful and after that they vanished from the plain. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 55.
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Reconciliation in the Corporate Commercial Classroom

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Author/Creator
Anna Lund
Gail Henderson
Clayton Bangsund
Freya Kodar
Carol Liao
Shanthi Senthe
Lakehead Law Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, 2016, pp. [48]-63
Description
Comments on the challenges of integrating reconciliation and other issues relevant to Aboriginal peoples into the corporate commercial curriculum.
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Record Crowds Expected at Batoche

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Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 7, July 2010, p. 1,12
Description
Describes the plans for the 125th Anniversary Back To Batoche Celebrations and Commemorations. Article found on page 1 and scrolling to page 12-13.
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Red Bull Keeps Drumbeat Alive

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 3, Powwow Issue, 1998, p. 18
Description
Describes formation and achievements of Red Bull Singers drum who appeared at powwows throughout Saskatchewan in the summer of 1998.
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Red Earth Cree First Nation

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Christian Thompson
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
Description
Brief history of the Red Earth reserve and the adhesion to Treaty 5.
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Red Earth Cree Nation Close-Knit Community

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 21, 2006, p. A11
Description
Comments on the flooding at Red Earth, Saskatchewan and how the media said people were evacuated to Prince Albert and Saskatoon, but many stayed with relatives at the Opaskwayak First Nation at The Pas, or Shoal Lake, Cumberland House and James Smith First Nations.
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Red Flags for Educators: Lessons for Canada in the PISA Results

Alternate Title
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 488
Commentary. Education, Skills and Labour Market
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Richards
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)
Description
Appendix specifically discusses impact of Indigenous education outcomes on the 2015 Program for International Student Assessment scores in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Red Pheasant

Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Portrait sketch of Red Pheasant. Caption: "In 1878 Red Pheasant selected a reserve in the Eagle Hills, south of the territorial capital at Battleford, Saskatchewan. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
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Red Pheasant Indian Reserve - Wedding on reserve

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Author/Creator
Creative Professional Photographers
Description
Three colour and 17 black and white photographs of a wedding ceremony held at Red Pheasant Reserve (nd). A Caucasian man and a women of African descent are getting married. Several Aboriginal people attend and conduct the ceremony are dressed in beaded, ceremonial clothing. The ceremony was held outdoors.
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Red Pheasant Signs Oil and Gas Agreement

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 4, winter, 1997, p. 20
Description
Agreement with Wascana Energy Inc. provides for development of resources on lands selected by Red Pheasant First Nation as part of its Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE).
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Red River Cart Symbolizes Métis Heritage

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Author/Creator
Kira Olfert
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. A-9
Description
Comments on community of Lestock that built a traditional Red River Cart using a Sask Culture Métis Cultural Development Fund grant. Articled located by scrolling to page A-9.
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Red Ticket Holder Goes Home

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 20, no. 7, January 1992, p. 1
Description
Due to an old Indian Act provision, Christine Blackstar LaPlante could exercise voting rights and received annuities after her 1937 marriage to a Métis man. However, that legislation prevented her from living at Moosomin reserve and excluded her children from membership.
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Redefining Learning and Assessment Practices Impacting Aboriginal Students: Considering Aboriginal Priorities via Aboriginal and Western Worldviews

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tim R. Claypool
Jane P. Preston
in education , vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Discusses how culturally appropriate practices which balance the academic with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students may help Aboriginals succeed in school.
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