Indian History Film Project

An interview with the grandson of Misihew and great-grandson of Seekaskootch, Mr. Lloyd Chief. During the interview, Mr. Chief discusses a variety of subjects including: leadership qualities; intertribal wars of the Cree and Blackfoot; the power of dreams; the significance of the Northern Lights; and the powers of Cannibals.

Tells of the history of the Alexis and Paul bands and the establishment of their reserves.

An interview which discusses the signing of Treaty 8: understanding of promises made, the establishment of Wood Buffalo Natural Park, and the need for a reserve at Fort Chipewyan for trapping and hunting.

Louis Garneau was a cousin of Jim Brady and spent much of his youth with Jim. He speaks of working in the north during the 20s and 30s and of his recollections of Jim's family and political interests.

Mr. Laliberte was involved in the early establishment of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan and talks about conditions in the north and how the Metis Association has improved them.

Louis McLeod gives a general account of his life. No indexed terms. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

A 70 year old lady gives her interpretation of Treaty #6 and discusses the loss of treaty status by women who marry non-treaty men.

Interview relates to loss of treaty status by various family members.

This document is a summary of the original interview in Chipewyan. The summarized sections are too short to be of value to researchers, and it will be necessary for them to refer to the original.

She tells of traditional life in the north as well as canoe making.

Consists of an interview where she gives a description of grandfather making birch bark canoes.

Interview lacks abstract information and subject terms.

Born at Treaty #8 signing, this interviewee speaks about Wood Buffalo National Park, and the impact on trapping and hunting inthe area.

Maggie Sette tells of her childhood and living the traditional lifestyle.

Consists of an interview where she shares general reminiscences of her life.

Highlights how people of Goodfish Lake stayed out of the Riel Rebellion.

Malakai McLeod talks about conditions in the north and the changes brought about by the CCF government to help the native people.

General account of their lives. (Their daughter participates in the interview, but her name is not mentioned.)

A reunion in Prince Albert to commemorate Malcolm Norris. Speakers recall incidents illustrating the various aspects of Norris's life.

Speech made on July 4, 1962 by Malcolm Norris at a ceremony in Batoche marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Canada.

Consists of an interview with a description of a ceremony involving dogs.

Three elders from Goodfish Lake Reserve talk about problems of defining accurate boundaries, their rights to a timber berth, and hay meadows which they believe are part of their reserve.

The interview is of a general account of Margaret Charles life.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of the preparation and tanning of hides.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of life in a residential school.

Consists of an interview with Margaret Siwallace where she mentions a flood legend of her people. She briefly describes the initital encounter of her people with Alexander MacKenzie.

Interview is a recollection of Marge LaFramboise's life. Subject terms have not been included.

Confirms what other elders have said about what the Indians thought they gave up at Treaty #6.

Interview includes a story of Maria Littlewolfe's grandfather who died and then returned to life.

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

Interviewee, who is age 82 years, describes the discovery of Chipewyan Lake by her great-great-grandfather, and tells something of the land area covered by the Indians who lived by traditional hunting, trapping and fishing.

Interview relates to loss of treaty status of various family members.

Marie Lemaigre gives a general account of her life. (Very little detail given to individual topics).

Interviewee gives a general description of her life.

Interview is a general discussion of Mrs. Heron's life from childhood to adult. There are comments from additional persons present. No index terms are provided.

Interview includes a description of life on the reserve that describes milking, sheep-shearing and fishing weirs. It also consists of stories about a woman whose husband turned into a lizard; a story of Wisakedjak; and how Thunder Blanket killed his wife and then himself.

Interview consists of childhood hunting expeditions for rabbit, gophers and duck. Also included is a description of the police stopping a Sundance.

Interview includes a story of an evil spirit which caused an epidemic that killed many people. She also tells of the sale of their reserve and the subsequent moves to Sweet Grass Reserve and then to Moosomin Reserve.

Consists of an interview where she gives a very brief description of life during the Depression.

Mrs. Carter tells a story of her life. She talks of the traditional way of living; residential schools and tells how she was given her name. During the interview she also relates a tale from her grandfather about the Cree raiding Blackfoot camps.

Mark Bruno tells what he knows of the history of the Alexander Reserve.

This is an interview with Mark Wolfleg held on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Mark Wolfleg talks about the Blackfoot interpretation of the terms of Treaty #7; also the roles of the Crowfoot and a group of Metis in taking Treaty #7. He also talks about his overseas experiences during World War II.

Destruction of Indian culture and religion by schools and by Christian churches. Discussion of the need to return to Indian religion and Indian values. No date given, probably late 1960's.

Some examples of songs and a description of their use during various occasions.

Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.

Interviewee is asked about school, family, work, religion, social life, food, clothing, medicine, and politics. No index terms are provided.

Mary Ann McKenzie talks about her childhood memories: food preparation, gardening, making moccasins, fish nets and snowshoes.

Consists of an interview where the entire interview consists of Mrs. Englund's recollections of her education at the Mission Indian Residential school.

Consists of an interview with general reminiscences of her life in the Mission Indian Residential School.