Saskatoon

Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.

50 images (12 of which have been scanned here) of First Nations leaders speaking to guests at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon on April 22, 1976. Many wear full head dresses. It appears to be a gathering to discuss treaty issues led by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Chief David Ahenakew.

Describes the proposed MRI clinic to be constructed on land owned by the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in east Saskatoon.

First Nations men in traditional dress dancing on stage at Pion-Era, Saskatoon, 1958.

Compilation of 14 case study reports of initiatives in areas of education, economic development, community problem-solving, environmental and organizational management, service delivery, housing, and conducting negotiations.

Results of interviews conducted with 63 principal householders involved in the program. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Three young First Nations men, and two women all dressed in traditional clothing outside a tipi, probably at the Saskatoon Exhibition grounds in July 1943.

Historical note:

First Nations people in feather head-dresses and other traditional garb, on an outdoor stage in front of an elaborate stage set. An article in the Star-Phoenix July 22, 1943 describes a ceremony on stage in front of the grandstand, in which Sid Johns, secretary-manager of the Exhibition, was inducted into the tribe of Sioux Indians and made an [honorary] Indian chief, by Chief Harry Littlecrow. Johns was named Chief Fine Weather.

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Fifteen images (4 scanned here) of a First Nations person singing and dancing for a group of spectators at the Saskatoon Public Library, Main Branch, on July 4, 1975.

Thirteen photographs (5 scanned here) of an Aboriginal PowWow, probably taken in Saskatoon on December 17, 1973.

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

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

A photo of First Nations Theme (Sapp) painted on power box at 3rd Avenue North and 25th Street East by Sara Dueck. Painting shows First Nations People in varied styles of traditional clothing.

A photo of First Nations Theme (Sapp) painted on the other side of the power box at 3rd Avenue North and 25th Street East by Sara Dueck. Painting shows First Nations People in varied styles of traditional clothing.

Results of a student survey. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.

Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Eight images of Saskatoon Folkfest taken 30 January 1967. The Canada Centennial Flag can be seen in background in several of the pictures. They show Folk festival activities that involve Aboriginal people, their ceremonial dress and their art. Includes head-dresses, beaded clothing, Inuit carvings, Red River Cart and a Dramatic production.

Comments on an honorary doctorate from the University of Saskatchewan given to Blaine Favel. Article located by scrolling to page B-5.

Looks at the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Program, open to students at the Oskayak High School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which is designed to develop business skills and to encourage youth to stay in school. Article located by scrolling to page 16.

Reaction to this article may be found in the Edmonton Journal, November 20, 2006, p. A19 entitled, "Riel Poem Isn't That Noteworthy".

Description of community-based research project which took place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and combined methods such as photovoice, talking circle interviews, and Indigenous methodologies. Goal was to identify challenges and indicators for healthy youth in an urban environment.

Explains that a rodeo was held as part of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations' (FSIN) 50th anniversary celebrations.

Western Economic Diversification Canada contributes to Aboriginal employment programming.

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

A photograph taken on August 8, 1933 at the Saskatoon Exhibition of a gathering of pioneers from the 1883-1889 era. Lieutenant Governor Hugh Edwin Munroe is making an address. An Aboriginal woman is seated at the centre, while a group of seven Aboriginal Chiefs in head-dresses stands at the right. There is a full orchestra behind the group and they are all on an elaborately decorated stage.

Looks at how Building A Nation (BAN), a program located in the core neighbourhood of Saskatoon, provides therapy services using the medicine wheel as a learning and teaching tool in dealing with unhealthy life choices and managing healthy lives.

Discusses two education success stories and the relative lack of positive media exposure.

Comments on Governor General Michaëlle Jean's tour through Saskatchewan during the International Year of Youth. Article found by scrolling to pages 3 and 5.

Looks at Brenda Green, the first Aboriginal Superintendant for the Saskatoon Public School Board, and her goal of providing culturally responsible schools. Article found by scrolling to page 24.

A picture of a group of people watching a log sawing demonstration at the Saskatoon exhibition in the late 1940s or early 1950s. There is a large semi-circle of teepees in the background.

A group photograph of the Saskatoon Old Timers' Association posing on Exhibition grounds with Indians in traditional attire on July 25, 1950. Tipis in background.

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Forecasts three economic scenarios for the Saskatoon census metropolitan area based on provincial goods producing industries, population growth, and rates of investment in employment and infrastructure.

Three photographs of John Amagoalik, director of land claims for the Inuit Tapirisat, speaking to the Saskatoon Canadian Club on November 22, 1977.

Looks at the conclusion of a three week trial which ended in a guilty verdict for the murder of a young Saskatoon woman. Article located by scrolling to page 20.

A studio photograph of Harold Eagle and his wife Lucy Littlecrow, who lived on Moose Woods (Whitecap Dakota) Reserve.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2007.

Looks at the arguments put forth by Constable Harwig, Constable Senger and the Saskatoon Police Association to contest the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.

Highlights Saskatoon Health Region's external review into allegations of Indigenous women being coerced into having tubal ligations, and the interim report on the death of Brian Sinclair, who was ignored for 34 hours in a Winnipeg hospital's emergency department.

Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.

Study on the socioeconomic and cultural factors affecting the health of Saskatoon residents.

Brief synopsis of a socioeconomic health study of residents with an emphasis on cultural inequities.

Assesses community-based program, which provides prenatal and postnatal support to high-risk women, by examining similar programs and relevant literature.

Project investigated ways to improve student achievement in language arts and mathematics through block scheduling. Took place at a community school located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Chapter 6.3 from: Finding Home: Policy Options for Addressing Homelessness in Canada edited by J. David Hulchanski, Phillippa Campsie, Shirley B.Y. Chau, Stephen H. Hwang, Emily Paradis.

Focuses on two performance pieces: James Luna's The Chapel of the Sacred Colours and Rebecca Belmore's The Indian Factory.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Discusses reasons behind establishing a program to promote Aboriginal participation in higher education.

Mr. Shepherd was a farmer, author and curator of the Western Development Museum, Saskatoon. His papers consist of personal correspondence, 1938-1977, subject files, 1933-1977; books, 1961-1977 and newspapers. Among the subject files are ones on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Cypress Hills area, Sioux Indians, and the Western Development Museum. The Books section is mainly about books he wrote.