Concerns CBC radio program "The Riel Commission: An Investigation into the Survival of a People," starring Donald Sutherland and August Schellenberg. Includes broadcast information and the purpose of the production to commemorate the centennial of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

An article written by Reginald Beatty describing the events leading to the death of Almighty Voice, a member in One Arrow's Band at the Duck Lake agency.

Nine images of an Archeological Dig at Batoche, directed by Paul Donahue and funded by Parks Canada.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.

Image of unidentified Roman Catholic priest addressing the crowd at the Batoche National Historic Site cairn ceremony. Spectators and RCMP members in foreground; cars and spectators in background.

Image of Harry Ross at the Batoche cairn dedication ceremony addressing the crowd on podium; men seated on chairs in foreground; crowd in background.

Image of a sign of the church at Batoche National Historic Site under renovation.

File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech at the annual Batoche Dinner of the Royal Regiment of Canada, in which he speaks of the Riel Rebellion and of Indigenous peoples obtaining the right to vote and gaining representation in Parliament.

Image of the Batoche National Historic Site marker; inscription in English and French.

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.

This report summarizes the comments which interested parties made to Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park.

Article relating to the Northwest Resistance battlefield of Batoche, SK as a national historic site, with a photograph of St. Antoine de Padoue Church.

This report outlines how Parks Canada intends to protect and present the important historical and cultural resources of Batoche National Historic Park. Includes photographs of various buildings at Batoche between 1880-1915.

Describes the role of Batoche during the North West Resistance in the context of Métis history and community. Includes a virtual tour.

Results from public meetings of persons interested in the development of Batoche, site of an important battle during the Northwest Resistance. Aspects of development that are favored include a visitor's centre, preservation of nearby buildings relevant to the Battle of Batoche, and preservation of the landscape as native vegetation.

Historical note:

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Back to Batoche days. Duration: 25:05.

This booklet outlines three plans for the Batoche National Historic Site and provides comments sections to the public to respond.

Image of a sign at the rectory of the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan.

A colour photograph of a wooden sign made by National Parks Branch, Government of Canada that marks the Batoche rectory as a last holdout of the Metis during their resistance in 1885.

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Antoine du Padou and Rectory at Batoche, SK, circa 1905.

Image of Batoche's house, with a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people are standing or are seated on the porch; summer scene. Written on front of image: "Batoche's house / x window through which Cpt. French shot." An x in ink shows the window. On back of image: “Batoche my home for three years / for my neice (sic) Stella Dorien / Duck Lake April 6th 1909 / A Picnic from Rosthern N.W.T. Sask.”

Revised edition.

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.

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 containing correspondence relating to the involvement of Indigenous people in celebrations at the historical site of Batoche, the development of a scholarship fund, a meeting between the Indigenous and Metis leaders with public officials about the Batoche celebration, and correspondence about the development of the historic site. File also includes historical notes about Batoche, including information about the Northwest Resistance, and record of Indigenous and Metis peoples killed in the 'North West Rebellion' (found in a tour guide entitled "Fish Creek - Batoche").

Sketch of the capture of Louis Riel on 15 May 1885.

A photograph of the cemetery at Batoche, taken sometime after 1929.

Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Tragedy of 'Almighty Voice'" and descibes Hawkes' version of the incident between ALmighty Voice and Colebrooke in October, 1895. The last section of the chapter entitled "Inside Light on Tragedy" provides further information, via a statement made by Almighty Voice's father Sounding Sky.

Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Rebellion of 1885". The first section, "A Retrospect", is a brief introduction to the Resistance. It further broken down into "The Grievances" and the "Bill of Rights".

Chapter XII, "Rebellion". A summary of the events concerning the 1885 Resistance. Hawkes separates the sections into "The Fighting", "Fish Creek", "Batcoche", "Captain Howard and his Gatling Gun", "Cut Knife", "The Alberta Field Force: Frenchman's Butte", "The Ballad of the Near-Battle of Cussed Creek". The chapter includes images of the North West Mounted Police guard room, Regina Barracks, Tourand's Home, the stone house at Warman Ferry, an old house in Duck Lake, Old Mill at Duck Lake, Store at Duck Lake, the remains of the old convent at St. Laurent, "Riel's Councillors".

Chapter XIII, "Mr. Thomas McKay Tried For His Life". An account of Thomas McKay involvement in the Resistance and his interaction with Riel.

Chapter XXV, "Duck Lake". A summary of the events at Duck Lake during the 1885 Resistance.

Chapter XXVI, "How Big Tom Hourie Swam the Saskatchewan In Running Ice with Dispatches". An account of Tom Hourie's legendary service, swimming part of the South Saskatchewan River in order to deliver a message from Middleton to Irvine.

Chapter XXVII, "How Tom Hourie Captured Riel". Peter Hourie's account of the events that led to his son Tom's capturing of Riel.

A chapter opens with an account of the events immediately after the death of Riel. Also included is a "A Short Story of Batoche" by Louis Schmidt.

Black and white photograph of Chief Prosper John (on left) and another indigenous man from the One Arrow Reserve near Batoche Saskatchewan sitting on a pile of wood wearing European clothing.

Church and Museum at Batoche, SK. No date given.

A photograph of the church and rectory at the Batoche National Historic site. Probably taken in early 1960s (note the Red Ensign on the flag pole).

Colonel Frost and another member of the Royal Regiment lay a wreath at a monument to Gabriel Dumont in the Batoche Cemetery in 1962.

A series of 16 articles written by Mrs. C. Wetton of North Battleford relating to the daily reports of the House of Commons of the activities of Louis Riel and others. The articles relate to events beginning on 16 March 1885, and ending on 1 March 1886.

Historical note:

Mrs. C. Wetton was a staff correspondent for the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix at North Battleford for 37 years.

This file contains a historical brochure produced by the Department of Northern Affairs & Natural Resources for the Batoche National Historic Site in 1962.

Lists grievances which contributed to participation in the North-West Resistance.

Image of John Diefenbaker with an RCMP officer at the Batoche at cemetery during the opening ceremony.

Image of John Diefenbaker walking through the cemetery at the opening ceremony, June 28, 1961.

This folder contains correspondence relating to a pension increase request for Napoleon Venne, shot by Almighty Voice on 26 May 1897. Venne sought medical aid for his wound from Dr. A.B. Stewart, and Stewart wrote a letter of support in 1924 for Venne's request for a pension increase. Venne was turned down. Also includes a letter from William Bleasdell Cameron about the capture of Big Bear.

Historical note:

Chapter 27 from The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People (vol. 1).

Charles-Eugene "Charlie" Boucher, Conservative Member of the Territorial Assembly for Batoche. He resided between St. Laurent and St. Louis Saskatchewan. In 1886 he married Helen Letendre.

Folder containing memos requests and correspondence regarding the opening ceremony of the Batoche museum. Letter requesting that invitations be sent to the Chiefs of neighbouring reserves.