Saskatchewan

Reviews an alternative theory for economic development provding commentary on its relevance.

Life and times of Angelique Ballantyne.

Looks at the importance of teaching children responsibility and self-discipline. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Explores three interrelated ethical issues: current spoken dialect and ancestral language, implications for classroom, and issues for researchers working in Aboriginal fields.

Describes Lieut. William Francis Butler’s journey, in the winter of 1870, to distribute small pox medicines and instructions for treatment of the disease to people and communities between the Red River Settlement and the Rockies; includes some details about Cree, Métis, and Blackfoot peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 24.

Play about a Chinese-Cree girl growing up in Saskatchewan. It is a fictionalized account of Dr. Lillian Dyck's life.

Article profiles the corporation, with a special emphasis on its initiatives related to Aboriginal business and community partnerships.

Comments on the history of the Canadian Mining and Energy Corporation (Cameco)

Family history of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable, the late Robin Cameron, the Constable who was killed in the line of duty in Saskatchewan in 2006.

Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.

Comments on three difference themes: the relevance of sport for future success; adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; opposition to the series of dams on the Peace River in British Columbia.

Looks at the successful bear and deer camp operation, Saskatchewan Adrenaline Outfitters, located northeast of Green Lake, Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 23.

Comments on a First Nations woman elected to the Legislative Assembly and the many attributes that she brings to the government and the people of Saskatchewan. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 6.

Campsite at Cussed Creek near where "battle took place Yorkton Home Guard and Indians."

Historical note:

Writers were unable to find any information on a "Battle of Cussed Creek" between First Nations and the Yorkton Home Guard in 1885. The Yorkton Home Guard was a locally organized militia company which was compensated for services in 1885 by the Federal Government.

Comments on various activities in the Native Studies Department at the University of Saskatchewan, including a possible name change. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Evaluation of this method as a tool to assess the impact of resource development on Aboriginal land use.

A Parks Canada file containing a pamphlet and two history reports. The pamphlet (scanned), entitled "Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Site" tells the story of the Cypress Hills Massacre and includes a map of the site. Manuscript Report Number 252 Fort Battleford: A Structural History Volume II: Photographs, Diagrams, Maps by Walter Hidebrandt and Manuscript Report Number 164 Lanark Place, Abernethy, Saskatchewan Structural History by William Naftel, Personnel and Garrisons at Coteau-du-Lac by Karen Price, and The Human Osteology of the Fort Coteau-du-Lac Site by J.

File contains samples of Red River Rebellion Military Bounty Land Warrants, North West Mounted Police Warrants, North-West Rebellion Military Bounty Warrants and Land Certificates, and Metis Scrip Certificates.

File contains a program for a ceremony commemorating the life of Chief Poundmaker. A plaque was unveiled by National Historic Sites, Canada.

Highlights some of the effects of global warming on the delicate ecosystems and lands inhabited by Canada's Aboriginal peoples.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Univerisity of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Shows inhabited and uninhabited Indian reserves, settlements situated on Crown lands, and other communities (distinct centres of population) by size.

Examines the effect global warming has on the environment, wildlife and Aboriginal people.

Centre opens in North Battleford.

Discusses a pictograph site on the Churchill River; article includes maps, photos and an entry from Alexander Mackenzie’s journal describing the rock painting and its location. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 30.

Argues that contrary to accepted wisdom, the Canadian government did not have honourable and just intentions, but violated treaties by refusing to grant the reserve lands that had been chosen and failing to supply the promised provisions. Instead Commissioner Dewdney used the courts, military and police to bring about political goals.

Highlights cases of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls over the last three decades. Discusses why this group is at risk and makes recommendations to address the problem.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of New Brunswick, 2013.

Looks at access to federal and provincial funding by Aboriginal cattle producers in Saskatchewan during the 2003 crisis.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2001.

Resources for use with high school level classes.

Author reflects on her battle with cancer, overcoming her fear of the disease, and taking time to do enjoyable activities. Article located by scrolling to page 7.

Biography of Mervin Dieter (1914-1973) former chairman of the Canadian Native Society and writer for the Saskatchewan Indian

Describes the Treaty Land Entitlement process and backroom politics in advance of the 2007 Saskatchewan Provincial Election.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Documents consist of documents, correspondence/letters, claim submissions, and the final report in regards to the inquiry, which examined the seizure of 4,500 square miles of land for the weapons range. Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P.E. James Prentice. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Assesses the capacity of an Indigenous community to provide safe drinking water and the need for collaboration to ensure future access is provided.

Correspondence relating to information on the Capot River fort or Nut Lake House, located in the Kelvington-Nut Lake area of Saskatchewan. [Page 2 of reply from staff member of the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan missing].

Remembering an early activist who was president of the Indian Association of Alberta as well as a noted academic.

A review of the University of Saskatchewan's CARE model ability to serve the health needs of their surrounding communities.

Provides statistics on demographics, education and training levels, income, employment rates, career planning services, and Gross Domestic Product by sector, gives results of Northern Career Development Requirements Survey, and makes recommendations based on findings.

Howie Meeker holds coaches clinic at Fort Qu'Appelle.

Comments on the beautiful jackets, mittens, mukluks, etc. that are crafted by an Elder in northern Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 15.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contains historical documents, reports, legal submissions, correspondence/letters, transcripts, and maps regarding the specific land claim, concerning the surrender of reserve land, by Carry the Kettle First Nation. Commissioners include : Sheila Purdy, Alan Holman, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Looks at Elder Cora Thomson receiving the highest provincial honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, and her sage advice to others. Article located on page 2.

Signatory to Treaty 4, they wanted a reserve west of Cypress Mountain but ended up at Indian Head.

Results of the 1988 claim under the Federal Specific Claims Policy which challenged the validity of the 1905 surrender of 5,760 acres of land from the Assiniboine Reserve No. 76. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]