Prince Albert

The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad in Prince Albert, SK. Circa 1905.

Historical note:

The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad was the first institution to be granted a University Charter in the North-West Territories. It was later moved to Saskatoon, SK.

Note: The title and 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. This file contains a variety of documents pertaining to the Halfbreed Scrip Commission in the Saskatchewan District of the North West Territories following the Northwest Resistance. It also contains documents referring to the scrip issued to scouts who took part in suppressing the 1885 uprising.

File contains 3 negatives of Phil Parr of the Saskatchewan Federation of Indians. One scanned negative shows a portrait of Parr seated at a table.

File contains 6 images from a Confirmation ceremony for students at the Prince Albert Indian Student Residence. Scanned image shows sixty nine students posed with clergy (presumably Anglican or Roman Catholic) in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on April 20, 1969.

Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

A copy of illustration: "Escape of the McKay family through the ice to Prince Albert", from souvenir number of CANADIAN PICTORIAL & ILLUSTRATED WAR NEWS, 4 Jul 1885. It depicts Metis rowing boat through ice as his wife and children huddle in back. McKay was a farm instructor near Battleford. Incident described p.21.

A photograph of the creator of a totem pole given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of the creator of a totem pole given to the City of Prince Albert receiving an award from what is likely a City official, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia.

A photo of a Cree hunter taken by Christina Bateman and Annie McKay in Central (geographic) Saskatchewan, during their journey from Prince Albert to La Ronge, 1919.

A photograph of a Cree wedding party travelling by wagon taken during Christina Bateman and Annie McKay's journey from Prince Albert to La Ronge, Saskatchewan. The Cree man with his back to the camera is the women's companion, Willie Bear.

File contains 3 negatives of the Crutwell, Saskatchewan Local of AMNSIS (no. 66) recieving $33000 from the federal government for the building of a ball diamond in the community. One scanned image shows members of AMNSIS local at the ceremony.

A photograph of a First Nations dancer in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations dancers (adults and children), in traditional garb,and a drum circle, at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations dancers in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

File contains four negatives showing the demolition of the old buildings at the Aboriginal Student Residence in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on October 1, 1971. Scanned negatives hows an image of one of the buildings, partially demolished.

Outlines background and purpose of the study, and reports on establishing an advisory committee and the principles developed in consultation with it, knowledge gathered through international, national and local site visits, and practices in place at Princess Alexandra Community School and Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon.

Educational Foundations Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1992.

Book review of: Differing Visions by Noel Dyck.

Records in the Margaret Baker fonds collection tell the story of the development of the Wahpeton reserve and Lucy Baker's activities as a missionary teacher. Reflects stereotypical views of the time.

Image of dog sled teams and drivers on a street in [Prince Albert, Saskatchewan]; businesses in background.

File contains two negatives from a tea and bake sale held by the Domestic Serving Classes of the Women's Metis Society, presumably in Prince Albert, SK, on December 7, 1973. The images show sale participants.

This folder contains Dr. Stewart's correspondence with private citizens, a Saskatchewan Land Titles official, University of Saskatchewan President Walter Murray, and A.S. Morton relating to accumulating information about the Northwest Resistance. Also included is a list of members of the Saskatchewan Legislature from 1905-1924 and a list of members of the North West Territories Council from 1877-1905.

Historical note:

Dr. A.B. Stewart acted as coroner for the Royal North West Mounted Police and had a medical practice at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan in the late 1800s-early 1900s.

Various historical notes on the Carlton Trail composed by Dr. Ralph Russell. Includes discussion of the trail itself, posts along it, and prominent persons connected with it (such as John Palliser and Gabriel Dumont).

A series of historical notes on points of special interest between Saskatoon and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Includes information on Metis Southbranch settlements such as Batoche and Duck Lake, as well as information on the Carlton and associated trails.

A set of historical and bibliographical notes compiled by Dr. Russell on water transportation in what is today the prairie provinces. Includes information on the Northcote of 1885 Resistance fame. Also discusses the employment of Metis and First Nations men on riverboats, and gives prices at Gabriel's Crossing (Gabriel Dumont's ferry operation).

A photograph of First Nations people in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. Drummers and dancers (one adult and one child) are shown in the photograph. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

The last two images showing two different angles of the dugout canoe that is on display at the Prince Albert Historical Society Museum. The first of the three images is the informational sign.

Describes the College and its role in the education of First Nations and Métis with the intention that they would minister to other First Nations and Métis within the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

File containing correspondence relating to construction plans for the new indigenous school at Prince Albert.

Image of exterior of the Prince Albert Tribal Council Office in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Image of exterior of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology building in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Website by local Prince Albert journalist contains links to ten part series on HIV and AIDS. Audio version available.

"Three Cree Women". Studio portrait of three women (2 seated). From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of one Mrs.Two Bear, in full traditional costume. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of man called Two Bear, in full traditional costume. The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous and non indigenous men gathered at some sort of fair at Prince Albert. Most of the indigenous men are in idealized traditional costumes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a large group of indigenous people looking on a group of men with a drum. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of Indigenous people watching men with drums and a suited man in foreground holding stick. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides

Correspondence relating to the sale of fishing equipment, road construction, building materials, the opening of a school, a residential school, and purchase of equipment by J.R. Leach & Son.

File contains 16 negatives from the election of Roland Crowe as the new Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations on October 7, 1986.

File contains 2 negatives from a Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Conference held at the old Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert, SK, on November 14, 1967. The two images show conference participants posing.

File contains 2 negatives from a Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Meeting held in 1969, presumably in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

File contains 2 negatives of a guest speaker and two other unidentified inviduals at a meeting of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (presumably in Prince Albert, SK) on October 28, 1969.

File contains two negatives from a First Aid Class held at the All Saints Residential School on February 8, 1965, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Both images show young adults being taught to deal with emergency type health situations.

Review of indicators of success, description of demographics and social conditions, education plan, and compares educational outcomes to non-First Nations and Métis students.

A photograph of unidentified First Nations Chiefs meeting in Prince Albert, SK, May 19, 1971.