Regina

A photograph of dietician and helpers at work in the kitchen of the Indian Industrial School in Regina, Saskatchewan. Four women in the picture stand near a large cook stove. Two appear Aboriginal and two appear to be non- Aboriginal.

Letter from law firm suggests that by signing with them former residential school student could receive lucrative settlement; such action is considered improper solicitation.

The Begay report recommends changes to governance of the First Nations University of Canada if the University is to survive.

Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.

Communication, Continuing and Vocational Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

Qualitative study involving eight women infected or affected by HIV. Focused on women's experiences on the road to healing. (Article appears on p. 5 of inaugural issue of Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research.)

Discusses three-year study involving creation of an after school health and wellness program (Growing Young Movers) using the narrative inquiry methodology.

Study explores students understandings and experiences of citizenship at two high schools in Regina, Saskatchewan.

A photograph of Louis Riel addressing jury in Court House at Regina in November, 1885. Riel was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death by hanging.

Photograph of a sketch of Riel's trial in Regina, NWT, 1885. Riel stands at centre in the prisoner's box.

Historical note:

Looks at a team of youths who trained and ran a 42-kilometre marathon due to their dedication, motivation and self-discipline. Article located by scrolling to page 25.

Comments on the award winning play, the performance of famous Métis author Maria Campbell, the variety of emotions felt while watching the performance, and the show's profits being advanced to a women's shelter. Article found by scrolling to page 3.

Details Mary Pitawanakwat's sexual and racial discrimination suit filed against the Canadian Secretary of State, Regina office, in the mid 1980's.

Discusses concerns raised following allegations of financial irregularities at First Nations University of Canada.

Discusses how Elders shared their knowledge with youth through a joint initiative and workshops. Outcome analysis indicated a greater level of engagement by the students.

Barbara Anderson was an early settler at Saskatoon, and a child at the time of the Resistance. These memoirs include her memories of the Northwest Resistance and the period preceding it. Contains information on Metis scouts (Charlie Ross) surveilling the settlement, White Cap and the Dakota's friendship with the settlers at Saskatoon and reluctance to join the Metis, discussion by settlers of abandoning the settlement for Moose Jaw, the captive Riel's transfer at Saskatoon from the steamer Northcote to wagon, and the care of wounded soldiers in Saskatoon.

Analyzes an inquiry into the death of an aboriginal man in police custody.

Includes information on demographics, historical factors, business development, development and current status of political institutions, and government policy and programming.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Metis prisoners in courtyard of Regina Court House, 1885. Many of the men are hand-cuffed together.

File contains a report of the proceedings of a conference of the Metis of Saskatchewan, hosted by Premier T. C. Douglas on 30 July 1946. They discuss issues facing the Metis after WW II and organizational difficulties. The minister of Social Welfare was present, as were two people from his department. The goal of the CCF was to address the needs of the Metis who were deemed "underpriviledged" by Premier Douglas.

Describes development of the Métis language class to fulfill the language requirement in the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) at the University of Regina. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 18.

Folder of clippings relating to the 50th anniversary of the Northwest Resistance. All clippings from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix except where noted. Clippings glued to paper: 1. Almighty Voice's Prison; 2. Poundmaker's Surrender Highlight of Rebellion; 3. Last Buffalo Herds Seen On Western Plains in 1881; 4. Poundmaker's Forces Had Advantage at Cut Knife; 5. Surrender of Big Bear Marked End of Rebellion. Loose clippings: 6. Back in the Bone Age (clipping and photograph); 7. Bloody Massacre, Fifty Years Ago, at Frog Lake Climax of Indian Revolt; 8. Mounties in Riel Rebellion (photograph); 9.

Looks at the benefits Piapot First Nation will reap from the sucess of an economic development project in north central Regina. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 3.

Provides information used to assess the practicality of developing and implementing standardized police policies, protocols, and practices across Saskatchewan.

Looks at a student poll that revealed shocking statistics regarding missing women in Regina. Article located by scrolling to page 16.

Includes Dr. Michael Lavell's report on Louis Riel's sanity based on interviews with him in his Regina jail cell in November 1885. Also includes a letter from Sir John A. Macdonald to Dr. Lavell outlining the purpose of his commission.

Discusses television series which was based on harsh realities of life in ghetto area of Regina, Saskatchewan.

Looks at a group, the Regina First Nations Language Speaking Circle, formed to keep First Nations languages from vanishing, including posting phrases and lessons on the internet. Article located by scrolling to page 19.

Discussion of the wide implications of poor housing in Regina and the impact this has on children and their parents.

Brief profile of inner city school for grades 6-8. Program features: holistic curriculum, small classroom size, prioritized attendance, lengthened daily class time, shorter summer vacation, and exposure to opportunities in the community. Sixty percent of students are Aboriginal.

File contains two photographs of a Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Brass of Regina, SK, entitled "starters of a movement against segregation."

Comments on the fourteen award recipients and the work they have done in their communities. Article found by scrolling to page 13.

Researchers describe their experiences while developing and delivering the Growing Young Movers after school program in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Presents the organization: Women of the Dawn.

Statistical table.

Statistical table.

Uses data from talking circles and focused conversations with students from elementary and high schools.

Caption: "Indian Commissioner Dewdney (seated centre with bowler) and Indian leaders in the Regina region. The heavy military presence was designed to ensure Indian neutrality." On back of photograph: "Parade at Regina (Sask.) after close of Rebellion." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Image of the legal team of Louis Riel at his trial in Regina. On 1st photocopied information sheet (H-380-p2) is a numerical count of the men in the original photograph. On 2nd photocopied information sheet (H-380-p3): "Taken beside the Regina Court House at the time of their trial. 1. Johnny Sansregret 2. P. Paranteau 3. Pierre Gardiepui 4. Philip Garnot (Riel's secretary) 5. Albert Monkman 6. Pierre Vandall 7. Babtiste Vandall 8. Touissaint Lucier (reputed to be the strongest man in North West) 9. Maxime Dubois 10. Timmus Short 11. Jean-Baptiste Tourond 12. Emmanuel Champagne."

Pilot study of the A-Track system, which monitors prevalence of infections and associated risk behaviours and socio-demographics. Sample size was 1,064 and data was gathered from 2011 to 2012. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 388.

Compares demographic and socio-economic characteristics and overall crime trends.

Three main sources of data were the 1996 Census of the Population and the 1997 aggregate and incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR).

Study on public policy involving Aboriginal people in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Results of a 1976 boxing card held in Regina, Sask.

Principal of Sacred Heart Community School describes the four-year process of changing the environment and learning outcomes in her inner-city school.

Reports on the possibilities that exist in urban library settings for Aboriginal outreach programming.