Prince Albert

A photograph of unidentified First Nations Chiefs in traditional dress. Taken in Prince Albert, SK. No date given.

A photograph of two First Nations men 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 two First Nations men 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.

70 images (15 scanned here) of First Nations and government officials signing a land treaty agreement in Prince Albert on May 26 1981.

File contains three negatives showing the Prince Albert Tribal Council Flags at full mast, outside the PATC building in Prince Albert, SK on December 24, 1991.

Portrait of Flying Buffalo of the Dakota (Sioux).

Three-quarters length portrait of Flying Buffalo of the Dakota (Sioux), taken in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is wearing a feathered headdress and holding aloft a stick, highly decorated with feathers. His leggings show extensive, detailed beadwork.

Sketch of the Fort of Refuge built by the citizens of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to protect themselves during the Northwest Resistance.

Reminiscences of W.J. Carter on life in the early Canadian North-west. Includes a wealth of material on First Nations, the Northwest Resistance, Metis (French and English), and early European settlement in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Historical note:

W.J. Carter was a carpenter in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (NWT).

File contains 4 negatives of men pouring the foundation for the District Chief's Office in Prince Albert, SK, on July 19, 1986.

Scanned image shows a group of women and a child posing for a portrait at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre fashion show held on February 19, 1976.

File contains 12 negatives showing traditional dancers at a pow wow on November 14, 2008. The dancers range from adults to children and are clothed in traditional garb. The pow wow was held at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre from November 14, 1990.

File contains 4 negatives from a Federation of Saskatchewan Indians convention held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on March 30, 1971. Four scanned negatives show various scenes of participants at the conference.

Police Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2012.

A photographic portrait of "Gentleman" Joe McKay of Prince Albert. McKay was a Metis North West Mounted Police Scout, and held by some to have fired the first shots in the Northwest Uprising of 1885 at Duck Lake. This is a studio portrait with McKay posed in costume.

A photographic equestrian portrait of "Gentleman" Joe McKay and Mistawasis.

A photographic studio portrait of "Gentleman" Joe McKay and Chief Mistawasis studying a book while sitting. Likely taken sometime after the 1885 uprising.

Christina Bateman and Annie McKay in wagon departing on their trip to La Ronge from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his journey from his homestead in the Carrot River area to Troy (later Qu'Appelle Station) for supplies in late February 1886, a round trip of 300 miles. Also included is a description of the courtship between one of Beatty's travel companions and the local schoolteacher. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

Historical note:

Image showing old cart ruts on the old trail running northwest from Prince Albert. The ruts run from foreground to background at centre, with trees and a white car parked in background; summer scene. A man [Ron Brown] walks away from camera.

Image showing old cart ruts on the old trail running northwest from Prince Albert. The ruts are at centre, with trees in background; summer scene.

A picture of a non-Aboriginal woman standing beside the interpretive sign at Grey Owl's Cabin. Cabin and lake are in the background.

Close-up image of man holding two hand-made skis.

Image of woman painting cards. Several hang to dry on a line in front of her.

A photograph of stooks and binders at Thomas McKay's hillside farm, Prince Albert, SK. Taken in September 1891.

A photograph of binders at work on Thomas McKay's hillside farm, Prince Albert, SK. Taken in September 1891.

Detailed article on the life of Honoré Joseph Jaxon, known as Louis Riel's secretary immediately before the Northwest Rebellion. The article also details the unfortunate trashing of Jaxon's papers upon his death in New York City in 1952.

Three images of the Hospital for First nations in Prince Albert, taken 1977. Two images show administrative officer Walter Ballendine at the hospital.

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

Looks at the hidden homeless Indigenous people living with friends and families and how they maintain their access to shelter.

File contains 1 negative of an unidentified woman presenting a gift to a student at a school in Prince Albert (presumably All Saints Residential School), Saskatchewan, April 9, 1965.

Portrait of "Gentleman Joe" and Chief Mistawasis (Big Child).

"Souix [sic] Indians at Prince Albert, Sask". A postcard featuring twelve indigenous (Sioux) people (three of which are children).

Entitled "Tatankamaza -- Iron Buffalo". Studio photo of man posing with rifle.

File contains a negative with an unclear title showing Aboriginal students in a technical course in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, taken on Septmeber 29, 1961.

File contains an extract from an address by Diefenbaker to establish an Indian Claims Commission

File contains 17 negatives from the Indian and Metis Days Parade, Prince Albert, SK, June 20, 1970. All 17 images depict people in traditional dress on automobiles in a parade procession, presumably in downtown Prince Albert.

File contains 15 negatives showing people at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre during its' twenty-fifth anniversary on June 16, 1988. The 15 scanned images show eleven negatives showing various people within the Friendship Centre building, and five negatives showing traditional dancers in front of the Prince Albert City Hall.

File contains 4 negatives from a celebration held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Prince Albert Indian-Metis Friendship Centre. The celebration was held on July 7, 1988. The four scanned images include pictures of chuckwagon races.

File contains 3 negatives from an all candidates meeting (presumably held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) addressed by Jim Sinclair on July 24, 1980. Three images show Jim Sinclair delivering his address, flanked by other participants. (bad quality photos)

File contains 2 negatives from a fashion show held by the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on May 15, 1974. Images show four individuals posing for a portrait.

File contains 2 negatives from the Official opening of the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, June 19, 1970. Images show four officials (including one in traditional headress) cutting the ribbon to officially open the Centre.

File contains 7 negatives from the crowning of Elizabeth Stonesand as Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre Princess on April 20, 1985. Seven scanned images show Stonesand recieving her title.

File contains 11 negatives from a Race Relations Conference held by the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre on October 3, 1983. The images show various conference participants engaged in discussion.

File contains 2 negatives from a financial event at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, June 29, 1971. Images show four officials exchanging a cheque (likely a donation or sponsorship of some sort, or possibly government funding).

File contains 2 negatives of the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Girls Club, taken in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on April 25, 1962. The negatives show two women engaged in conversation and reading.

File contains 14 negatives by the Indian and Metis National Cross Cultural Awareness Symposium (presumably in Prince Albert, SK) on April, 28, 1987. The first eleven negatives show First Nations and Metis dancers in traditional garb. The last three show a woman examining a piece of art.

File contains four negatives showing Aboriginal students returning to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan from an unspecified location on March 29, 1961. Scanned image shows a group shot of the students.

File contains 4 negatives from a meeting of the Indian and Metis Saskatchewan Association of Local Northern Governments, presumably held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on May 12, 1988. Two scanned images show meeting participants at the conference table.

File contains a negative from the Indian and Metis Club Youth Council, presumably in Prince Albert, SK. The scanned image shows what appear to be Council members at a meeting.