Indian History Film Project

Note: this document lists various Cree bands. Mandelbaum is not the author, but this document is part of his file.

A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference where several speakers discuss the role of the elders in guiding the younger generation and in preserving the past. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference where elders discuss the philosophy and practice of traditional medicine. Stress role of elders in passing on this tradition. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference discussing Indian and Christian creation myths, reflections on education and religion, comparison of Indian and non-Indian values, and the loss of traditional values and beliefs and the movement to recover them.

Elders discuss: loss of values; loss of language; the role of the old ceremonies; the responsibility of the elders to teach the young people.

Elders discuss the loss of traditional religion and values; the relationship between traditional religions and Christianreligions; some stories of the creation and the flood.

A conference about prophecies and the recovery of traditional values, the role of Elders in the community, and the philosophy and practice of traditional medicine.

A discussion about the construction of log and birch canoes ; the tuberculosis epidemic ; the effects of non-Indians on Indian life style : spiritual values, hunting; fishing; land use, etc.

Elders discuss traditional religion, it's relationship to Christian religions and its place in traditional healingpractices.

Elders stress the importance of tradition and, in particular, the religious and medical traditions of the Indian people.Accounts of two visits to the world of the dead.

A conference discussing comparison of Indian and Christian religions and religious ceremonies, traditional songs and dances, and history of Europeans in North America from the Indian viewpoint.

A discussion of Cree funeral songs. Includes a story of a woman's vision of the afterlife.

Return to traditional ceremonies ; traditional vs. non-Indian education ; story of a trickster (Woojy Panaquad) ; electoral attitudes and responsibilities.

Talks about the traditional teacher in the University setting ; proposal for friendship ceremony between Iroquois and Ojibway ; the Iroquois confederacy ; Kootenay plains initiative to return to traditional lifestyles ; reflections on past and future wars ; and the importance of elders in recovery of traditional values.

Talks of a prophecy about serpents which will fight over the Earth ; Hopi prophecies about the coming of the white man ; emphasis for unity among Indian peoples ; importance of living in harmony with nature ; and biblical stories through Indian eyes.

The role of education in the loss of spiritual and cultural values ; evidence of previous and planned oppression by non-Indians ; revival of interest in traditional values and the role ofelders as a source of knowledge.

With increasing interest in traditional culture, the Elders are becoming teachers ; speeches of thanks to organizers and participants.

Discusses the role of the Walpole Island band council.

A very brief account of some changes which followed the coming of the white man.

Consists of an interview with Abram Williams where he gives an account of divining for water as well as an account of Longhouse ceremonies.

Brief description of the Hamatsa ritual.

Discusses attitudes toward the dead and traditional medicine.

80-year-old Adam Boucher discusses the scene of Treaty #8 negotiations ; and choice of treaty or scrip.

Adam Hardisty gives a general account of his life including techniques for gathering wild rice.

Consists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.

This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Adam Solway talks about treaty rights vis-a- vis the Canadian Constitution.

Discusses Chief Crowfoot and the signing of Treaty #7. Includes native language, drums and singing.

Interviewee gives a general description of her life. No index terms are provided.

Adrian Hope has been active in Metis politics since the 1920s. He was involved in the organization of the Metis Association of Alberta, the Ewing Commission hearings, and the development of Metis colonies in Alberta.

Includes various Napi (Blood) origin myths.

Bob Black Plume talks about the various Blood Societies.

Interview includes stories about the power of the medicine man and the abilities to foretell the future. It also includes information regarding traditional attitudes toward education, marriage and lifestyle.

Ed Broome was a government employee at the time the CCF government took power. He talks about the NDP programs in northern Saskatchewan, particularly government trading posts, the conversion of trading posts into cooperatives and his brief impressions of Norris and Brady.

The quality of this tape is very poor and most of the interview is inaudible.

Interviewee gives a general description of her life. No index terms are provided.

Interviewee gives a general description of her life.

Mr. Bishop is a long time resident of Green Lake, Saskatchewan He talks about problems in the area, his work for the Metis people and his impressions of Malcolm Norris and Howard Adams.

Alex Alexander gives accounts of Treaty #6 which he was told by his grandfather and his uncle.

Consists of an interview where he tells of legends concerning the arrival of white men in North America; Parallels to the Norse (Viking) sagas -- (Is this possibly an example of the oral tradition presenting the Indian view early Viking settlement?). He tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of white men and the eventual return of Indian ways; describes the role of women in pre-Columbian America; and gives accounts of native medical practices and the linguistic evolution.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life.

Discusses Treaty #6 ; the ceremonies at Fort Pitt ; the promises made and broken; stresses need to maintain tradition and culture.

Brief summaries of interviews with three Cold Lake elders, touching on a variety of topics.

Discussion of the terms of Treaty #6.NOTE: The interviewer does more talking than the person being interviewed.

Interpretation of Treaty #6.

Describes traditional northern Indian lifestyle; the establishment of Wood Buffalo National Park; and requests for reserve at Garden River.

General comments: Alexina was a very co-operative and eager person. She knew a lot about the Metis history and what happened. She told us that her father was a sort of politician. She also told us that she started organizing a Metis chapter near Debden. No index terms are provided.

Discusses the establishment of Paul's band ; mistakes in surveying the reserve; the sale of reserve land.