Saskatchewan

Career of artist Henry Beaudry, World War II veteran and great-grandson of Chief Poundmaker.

Biography of famed birch bark biter.

Artist discusses the political aspect of his work.

Career of Gary Natomagan from Pinehouse Lake.

Columbus Day 1992 marks the 500th year anniversary of the landing in America, but not all think that it is a day to celebrate.

Comments on a business, called Tipi Tones, started by a group of high school students which features distinct Aboriginal ring tones for cell phones. Article located by scrolling to page 18.

Comments on the foundations on which treaty was based and that treaties were to be honoured forever. Duration: 9:55

Biography of FSIN Senator Allen Ahenakew.

Using the 2011 evacuation of Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to explore the way that evacuations can utilize existing social and cultural strengths of Indigenous populations.

For use with Askiwina by Doug Cuthand in secondary level classrooms.

Looks at historical reasons behind the tax exempt status provided through the Indian Act, and the applications and impacts on recruitment of First Nations teachers and other staff.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.) -- University of Saskatchewan, 1986.

Compares total body and trunk fatness in 212 Aboriginal and 204 Caucasian children (8-17 years) matched by age, gender and maturity.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2002.

Story of George Flinn, a newspaper reporter, who accompanied the soldiers sent to suppress the Métis resistance.

Originally published as the Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. This edition published with a new introduction by David Reed Miller.

Letter sent to the Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs protesting the fact that French is not being taught at the Duck Lake Indian School. States that this is contrary the Act of Union signed in 1840. Translated from the French.

Recollections of childhood confinement and the resilience of First Nations and Japanese women.

Metis sitting around table during North-West Half-Breed Commission.

Historical note:

Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.

Presents seventy-five recommendations based on education, outreach, social determinants, harm reduction, accessible treatment services and support for research.

Image of group of men posing in front of tent during the North-West Half-Breed Commission. Man at centre holding infant and man second from right is Jacob Johnston.

Historical note:

Photograph of group (Metis?) picnicking during North-West Half-Breed Commission.

Historical note:

Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1997.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Discusses Ininewuk (Cree) perspectives of astronomy, including mythology, stories and unique interpretations.

Riverboats have sailed from Fort McMurray, Alberta, to Lake Athabasca, Saskatchewan, for almost a century. The article describes today's system of tug-boats and barges, and traces the history of riverboats from early times.

Comments on an investment between two Saskatchewan companies that will benefit both. Article found by scrolling to page 16.

Indian Claims Commission (ICC) considered whether Canada wrongly denied Treaty rights north of the 60th parallel, beyond Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 boundaries. ICC concluded Treaty boundaries did not extend into the traditional lands north of 60; however harvesting rights do extend beyond Treaty boundaries. Recommended the parties negotiate 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.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Final, special report examines the legal review of the Athabasca Denesuline claim for formal recognition of treaty harvesting rights north of the 60th parallel. Commissioners were 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.]

Comments on the new Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Shawn Alteo's first Saskatchewan visit and the inspirational speech given to the people of Carry the Kettle. Article found by scrolling to page 11.

A short article on Louis Riel's defeat and capture in the Northwest Resistance and a large sketch of a steamer. Description and accompanying sketch possibly depicts the attack on the Northcote at Batoche, although the vessel's name is not given.

Discusses historical trends of surrendering reserve land to speculators and current trends of land purchase through the Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.

Looks at strengthening the engagement and success of students by providing an analysis of best practices and recommendations for boards of education.

Findings of a study which surveyed residents political and social beliefs on questions specific to Aboriginal issues.

Comparison of Athabaskan languages.

Describes the tour given to an Australian delegation by Cameco, highlighting cultural centres and mining sites. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Reports on a gathering designed to assist in the development of a protocol guide for respectful and meaningful interactions with Traditional Knowledge Keepers in Saskatchewan. Topics include protocols, offering tobacco and gifting, definition of a Traditional Knowledge Keeper and explanation of the different types, working with community agencies, and ethical research relationships.

Argues that Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) served as a de facto public health agency and by the late 1830s provided an effective vaccination campaign covering most of western Canada.

Introduces the Saskatchewan Métis Awards developed to recognize artistic, academic and other achievements of Métis people. Article located by scrolling to page 23.

Comments on an artist, Rebecca Belmore, who created a giant megaphone as a protest piece and toured it across Canada in 1992 including a 3-day stop at the Protectors of the Mother Earth Wiggins Bay Blockade in Northern Saskatchewan. Duration: 26:13.

Overview of recent cases about the disappearance and deaths of Aboriginal women.

Comments on the author teaching her grandchildren about the cruelties and violence in the world. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Child was 20-month-old who sustained severe and permanent injuries due to child abuse while under the supervision of the Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency. Panel made findings and recommendations in six areas: information sharing, staffing, case management, coordination of services, and government support.

Examines the issues that surround Aboriginal child care in Canada and advocates the creation of a First Nations children's advocate in Saskatchewan.

An interactive website on the past and present history of Batoche. The website includes resources and links.

Brief look at Back to Batoche, which is held during the third week of July to celebrate Métis history and vibrant culture. Article found by scrolling to page 11.

Description of the formation and history of the Saskatchewan Indian Media Corporation and its goal of delivering media services to the Treaty peoples in Saskatchewan.

Looks at the impact of mother blame and stigmatization on Aboriginal women who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and injection drug use. Includes experiences of three women author encountered while working with AIDS Saskatoon. Entire book on one pdf. To read this chapter scroll to p. 103. Chapter from Bad Mothers: Regulations, Representations, and Resistance edited by Michelle Hughes Miller, Tamar Hager, and Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich.