Looks at findings of a report by an economist, Eric Howe, which speak of the benefits to society that education makes and commends the SUNTEP program at the University of Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Transcript of a tape recorded interview of Metis North West Mounted Police employee Gabriel Leveille. Leveille worked in the Cypress Hills, Fort Walsh area during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Topics covered in the interview include Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in Canada, Gabriel Dumont and the 1885 uprising, roping a grizzly bear in the Cypress Hills, Chief Piapot, Ranching, and numerous other topics pertaining to Police and Metis life.

Historical note:

Provides recommendations on policies, programs, delivery mechanisms and integrated initiatives in the arts.

Includes links to witness list, exhibits, final submissions, transcripts, etc. "... public inquiry into the circumstances that resulted in the death of Mr. Stonechild, including the nature and extent of contact between Mr. Stonechild and members of the Saskatoon Police Service. The Commission is also to look into the way in which the 1990 investigation of Mr. Stonechild’s death was conducted. "

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) submitted by QVIDA, representing eight First Nations in the effected area, concerning the breaches by the Crown and resulting damages caused by flooding. ICC recommended each claim for negotiation on the basis that the Crown did not properly authorize the flooding of reserve land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summary of a ratified settlement of $10.4 million in compensation, with authorization to purchase 38 thousand acres of land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Assessed impacts of courts, corrections, and police, and made practical recommendations for change.

Assessed impacts of courts, corrections, and police, and made practical recommendations for change.

Overview of feedback and how information was used in the drafting of the final policy.

Summarizes events leading to the Settlement Agreement and illustrates role of Indian Claims Commission (ICC) as facilitator in the resolution process. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summarizes events leading to the Settlement Agreement and illustrates role of Indian Claims Commission (ICC) as facilitator in the resolution process.

Submission of treaty land entitlement claim to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development for a shortfall of entitlement lands based on additions to band membership after the first survey. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Outlines the Indian Claims Commission's (ICC) role in mediating a settlement summarizes events that led to resolution. [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 and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the mediation process that helped bring the negotiations between Canada and the First Nation to a successful conclusion over the 1909 land surrender issues related to IR 112 and 112A. [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 and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) facilitation of claim for loss of use of flooded lands in Qu'Appelle Valley Indian Development Agency (QVIDA). ICC facilitated process, parties reached Settlement Agreement that was ratified and approved in 2003.

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the surrender of land by the Band in 1908 and the unsuitable replacement / relocation lands, IR 115B. ICC assisted the parties in reaching a settlement agreement. [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 and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) to conduct an inquiry into a claim by Day Star, Fishing Lake, Gordon, Kawacatoose and Muskowekwan First Nations. ICC was unable to resolve matters and cannot disclose details of negotiations. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Results based on sample of 254 First Nations respondents, 146 Métis respondents and one Inuit respondent.

This report provides statistics on battle casualties suffered by the Canadian Militia and North West Field Force during the Northwest Rebellion.

Local History room files LH-5397 to 5399 are reproductions of maps of Moose Woods made in 1889. LH 5397 was Surveyed by A. W. Ponton from Indian Affairs Survey Records, No. 570. Beside the map it reads: Subdivision Survey of Indian Reserve No. 94 Chief White Cap (Sioux).

Local History room files LH-5397 to 5399 are reproductions of maps of Moose Woods. LH 5398: draftsperson was W. MacKenzie. This map shows Whitecap Reserve No. 94 in relation to surrounding quarter sections of farmland.

Local History Room files LH-5397 to 5399 are reproductions of maps of Moose Woods. LH 5399 is a resurvey conducted in 1888 of the original 1881 survey. The old reserve boundaries can be compared to the new ones on this map.

Highlights the areas of research into rights.

Reflections on the authors experiences as a non-Aboriginal researcher interviewing five Aboriginal women about parental role in school improvement.

An overview of First Nations-specific curriculum; identifies the curriculum needs, barriers and challenges; looks at cost estimates for curriculum development ; and makes recommendations to improve the current First Nations curriculum.

Documentary about the Federal government's seizure of the Young Chippewayan Band's land and the subsequent sale of it to settlers and the relationship which develops between the Band and the people of Laird, Saskatchewan as they work together to resolve the issue. Duration: 32:33.

Suggests that there is a need for First Nations to begin seeing reserves in a more positive light by looking for the opportunities around them.

Student relates his father's experiences during and after his time attending St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan.

The Beauval Indian Residential School beside the La Plonge River near Beauval adapts to modern day needs. A gymnasium, science laboratory and library are built. Page one, a picture of the school. Page two, a picture of the new gym and science laboratory. Page three, a jogger running, a student decorates a wall with traditional art, the new wing of the school (outside).

Discusses a pictorial exhibit, displayed during the June 2012 Truth and Reconciliation National Event, researched by a University of Saskatchewan Native Studies class. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Video relates personal experiences of students who attended residential schools.

Artist discusses photographs which deal with residential schools, stereotypes, and the urban Aboriginal experience. Duration: 28:10.

Discusses appropriate measurement of costs and benefits of resource development, Aboriginal self-determination over economic development, and the potential of revenue sharing to producing viable Aboriginal economies. Looks at four case studies: hydro-electric projects in Northern Manitoba; military use of land in Nunavik; oil and gas development in Alberta; and resource development in Saskatchewan.

Commentary on the issue of natural resource revenue sharing argues that long-term budget plans are needed to accommodate proper allocation of revenues.

Website has links to: community businesses, information on duty to consult, economic development, tax programs and bulletins, initiatives, directory, federal benefits and rights, and treaty land.

Describes one part of an innovative Canadian research project in which Aboriginal high school students engaged with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina.

Using interviews to create an overview of the experiences of Indigenous people living with tuberculosis and the impact of isolation policies.

Discusses results from interview with focus group of services providers in northern Saskatchewan. Identifies lack of safe shelters, transportation, and available services as barriers affecting women survivors.

Responses based on consultations with 42 First Nations women regarding options presented by the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Advocates restoration of academic freedom, a process which could take years but is critical to the long term health of the institution.

Part III (A) of factum dealing with healing circles presented in the case of R. v. Rope. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Analyzes the pros and cons of gaming and concludes that each community should decide for itself, there is no overall, "one size fits all" solution.

Examines the importance and implications of land-based approach and discusses how this particular community has taken control of programs, gained leadership in wisdom traditions and taught respect for the land and its inhabitants.

Discussion of urbanization and the limitations of services to off-reserve people. Argues that past policies and programs have not met with real success.

Examines Treaty 6 through the struggle of Cree leader, Mistahi Maskwa, and his fight for better terms.

Gerald Willoughby's book describes his arrival from England to Saskatoon in 1883, and he was among Saskatoon's first citizens. His peaceful dealings with Louis Riel and various chiefs are detailed, particularly those with Chief Whitecap. Willoughby offers an assessment of the lives of aboriginals living near Saskatoon and notes numerous similarities between "the Red Men and the White Men."

Historical note:

Gerald Willoughby (1866-1933) was one of the first citizens of Saskatoon, NWT.