Saskatchewan

Barefoot Books Encourage Kids to Embrace Reading

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Arts & Entertainment
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Iron
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 12, December 2010, p. 24
Description
Presents an introduction to childrens books that promote multi-culturalism, and world and environmental issues. Article found by scrolling to page 24.
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Batoche

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darren R. Préfontaine
Description
Briefly describes the site's role in history and its importance to the Métis people.
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Batoche (1870-1910)

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jean Pariseau
Prairie Forum, vol. 11, no. 1, Spring, 1986, pp. 124-125
Description
Book review of: Batoche (1870-1910) by Diane Payment.
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Batoche Historic Site: Public Comment on the Themes and Objectives

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Parks Canada
Description

Report dealing with the National Historic Park at Batoche and discussing various proposed improvements and difficulties. Includes discussion of archeaology, classification, preservation, tourist facilities, ecology, historical representation and other issues encountered by the Park.

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Batoche Honours Métis Veterans

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 1,11
Description
Describes the 2011 Back to Batoche Days Festival dedicated to Elders and Métis veterans. Article located on front page and continued by scrolling to page 11.
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Batoche Interactive Theatre Proves to be Larger Than Life

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 2,14
Description
Looks at a dance theatre piece, staged at Batoche National Park, based on the romance of Gabriel and Madeleine Dumont. Article located by scrolling to page 2 and 14.
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Batoche Newly Improved, Open for Business

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 13
Description
Comments on the renovation of the Elder's lodge and the finished Saskatchewan Pavilion, making a total of 20 buildings on the Back to Batoche Days festival site. Article located by scrolling to page 13.
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Batoche Project

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christel Baber
Description

Discusses the 1885 Resistance from the Métis perspective.

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Battle at Fort Edmonton: Fur Traders Under Siege

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hugh A. Dempsey
Alberta History, vol. 59, no. 1, Winter, 2011, pp. 12-17
Description
Looks at an 1826 battle between horse thieves and fur traders ending with six fewer horse thieves.
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The Battle of Batoche

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Walter Hildebrandt
Prairie Forum, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring, 1985, pp. 17-63
Description
Examines the Métis strategy during the Battle of Batoche, and the significance of the Northcote incident and the Gatling gun on the outcome of the battle.
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Battle of Batoche May 9-12, 1885

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2010 - The Year of the Métis
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Morin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 5, May 2010, p. 13
Description
Brief description and chronology of the 1885 Resistance. Article found by scrolling to page 13.
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Battle of Batoche Remembered 125 Years Later

Alternate Title
2010 - The Year of the Métis
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 6, June 2010, p. 16
Description
Comments on the program presented at the commemoration of the Battle of Batoche held at the Batoche National Historic Site. Article found by scrolling to page 16.
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The Battle of Cut Knife Hill: Harriet Yellowmud Remembers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Saskatchewan History, vol. 64, no. 2, Fall, 2012, pp. 6-7
Description
A brief article that contains some notes on the 1869-70 Red River Resistance and the 1885 North-West Resistance, two paintings of different battles, and a photograph of Yellowmud describing the battle to historians. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 6.
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Battleford

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D. G. Mandelbaum
Indian History Film Project
Description
A document that lists various Cree bands and excerpts from annual reports for the period 1883 to 1925. Note: Mandelbaum is not the author, but this document is part of his file.
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Battleford Agency #9

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. Mandelbaum
Walter Taylor
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Mr. Walter Taylor, whose father was the first farm instructor on the Sweet Grass Reserve. He tells of various customs on the Little Pine and Poundmaker Reserves. No index terms provided.
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Battleford and Medicine Hat - Newspaper clipping - 9 May 1885.

Articles » General
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 1885, p. 196
Description
Note: The description 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. A short article on the ongoing Northwest Resistance, including four sketches: 1. The fort at Battleford; 2. The South Saskatchewan; 3. Steamers loading at Medicine Hat; 4. The Revolt of the Half-Breeds.
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Battleford during the Rebellion of 1885

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Saskatchewan History, vol. 38, no. 3, Autumn, 1985, pp. 108-117
Description
Excerpts from the journal kept in the Sergeant Major’s office at the Battleford NWMP detachment in 1885. Entries selected from May 10 to May 24 and edited for publication. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 108.
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Battleford Hangings

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 7, July 1972, p. 5
Description
Describes the hanging of eight First Nation men on November 27th, 1885; residential school children were taken to view the execution.
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Bear Claw Casino To Open February 26

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 22, no. 2, February 1993, pp. 1-2
Description
White Bear First Nation opening casino; province contends it is provincial jurisdiction breach.
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Beardy Not Given Proper Recognition

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, August 9, 2004, p. B1
Description

Historical overview of Willow Cree Chief Kamiscowesit's (or Beardy's) role in the North West Resistance and the negotiations of Treaty 6. Alternate spellings include: Kamayistowesit, Kamdyistowesit.

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Beardy's and Little Pine Claim FSIN Soccer Titles

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Blue Pelletier
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 9, September 2009, p. 23
Description
Comments on the Beardy's women winning a fourth consecutive title in the FSIN soccer tournament and the Little Pine First Nation men's team talking the championship. Article found by scrolling to page 23.
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Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation
Description
Information on the First Nation located between Fort Carlton and Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. Provides links to listing of Chief and Council, blog, newsletter, and community information.
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The Beauty and Sadness of Punnichy

Alternate Title
Common Ground
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Cuthand
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 1, January 2008, p. 6
Description
Looks at the lack of integration of aboriginals and non-aboriginals using the community of Punnichy as an example. Article located by scrolling to page 6.
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Beaver

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
A pictograph of a beaver at Rattler Creek, Saskatchewan.
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Bee Nation

Alternate Title
CBC DOCS POV
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Lana Šlezić
Description
Documentary follows three First Nations students as they compete in Saskatchewan's first-ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee and their subsequent trip to the National Championships in Toronto. Duration: 44:08.
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Behind the Scenes, Progress is Being Made, Said Bellegarde

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 12, March 2013, p. 10
Description

Comments on the federal government commitment to work with Aboriginal leaders to improve First Nations issues including job creation and economic growth.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Being Idle No More: The Women Behind the Movement

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Febna Caven
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 1, The Electronic Drum: Community Radios Role in Indigenous Language Revitalization, March 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the grassroots movement that is challenging the legislative onslaught upon Indigenous treaty rights, sovereignty, and the environment.
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Belanger Women Share Special Day

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 25
Description
Brief profile of five generations of women of the Belanger family. Article located by scrolling to page 25.
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Bellegarde Reveals Grim Statistics...

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jerry Bellegarde
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 8, no. 1, January 1978, p. 18
Description
Albert Bellegarde, Executive Director of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, discusses education and attainment at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's Cultural Day
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Bentley Argues Water Safe Although No Standards Set

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 4, April 1977, p. 11
Description
Director of the Saskatchewan Medical Services Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare claims radon level in Red Earth Reserve water is not a hazard.
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Bernard Wheeler: Pioneer in Aboriginal Journalism

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Canadian Dimension, vol. 39, no. 6, Nov/Dec 2005, p. 25
Description
Brief biography of the late, distinguished journalist (1937-2005), giving praise for her commitment to her native land.
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Bernice Sayese

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Heather Andrews Miller
Windspeaker, vol. 24, no. 11, February 2007, p. 26
Description

Chronicles the life and works of the first Aboriginal woman to receive the Prince Albert Citizen of the Year Award.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

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