Indian History Film Project

Lifetime chief of the Fort MacKay band gives a brief account of the signing of Treaty 8; talks about Fort MacKay band reserves, how they are located a long way from Fort MacKay where people reside.

Most of the interview is in Cree, with English words interspersed. No subject terms provided.

Mrs. Philomene Gladue recounts the history of Swan River Reserve, and the history of other Lesser Slave Lake Reserves.

Phyllis Clarke was a member of the Communist party and political associate of Norris and Brady. She talks about the political atmosphere in the Prince Albert area in the fifties as well as the political beliefs and affiliations of Norris and Brady.

Treaty 8 signing.

Pierre Carriere was a close friend of Jim Brady. He talks about the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present ; Jim Brady's role as a leader in the community ; the fishing and forestry industry ; the CCF government and its programs ; Malcolm Norris and his activities ; the effect of the war on the town and the role of the Legion.

Pierre Dorion was a young boy when Jim Brady was living in Cumberland House from 1948-1951. Dorion talks about Brady's attempts to organize a Metis Society and his efforts to get people jobs in the area.

Interview of Mr. Harper that includes stories about the Lousy Ones and Scar Face.

Interview includes general reminiscens of Pierre Harper's life.

Mr. Labacane, a 55-yr. old member of Whitefish Lake band, explains the need for a reserve at Lubicon Lake.

This elderly man says he was present at the Treaty #8 negotiations. Describes how he understood the promises.

Pierre Vandale was born in Carlton, Saskatchewan. He was treated in a sanatorium for tuberculosis but on recovery worked at farming and woodcutting. He talks about his children's education and his lack of schooling and he shares what his grandfather told him about the Riel Rebellion of 1885, the Metis and World War I and II.

Consists of an interview about various aspects of the Pigeon Society; the role of various members; women in the society; competing for wives; the Crow Carriers Society; the Brave Society including a story of a fight against the Cree when the enemy was scared away by the dancing of the Braves; and the Scaping dance.

Consists of an interview about the acquisition of the Pigeon Society by the Blood Indians; the ceremonials of the Pigeon Society, including the transfer of bundles.

Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.

Several speakers voice concerns about changes that have crept in to the ceremonies. Recall how things were done in former times and stress need to return to old ways.

The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.

How WWII veterans told of their deeds like traditional warriors in the Sundance tent.The Sundance and how the strict rituals of the past have begun to change. No date given, but this workshop possibly took place during November 1973.

Description of traditional Indian ceremonies and the changes which have taken place in them. Mr. Kanipitetew is concernedthat people are no longer following the strict rituals of the past.

Brief summary and evaluation of the references to mineral rights in the Treaty 8 interviews.

An overall summary of Treaty #6, the hows and whys of the difference in interpretation between Indian and non-Indian, based on field interviews and historical documents.

General discussion of her life.

Text from various [newspaper?] articles. Includes bibliography and notes.

File consists of text from various newspaper articles.

Consists of a brief interview with Mr. Frank Booth. * No entry in handwritten field notes related to this document.

Consists of an interview with Little Sioux who was the oldest man on the Pa-ipwat (Piapot) reserve. *No entry in handwritten field notes related to this document.

Consists of an interview with Dragging Him, son of Part Sioux, conducted at the Piapot Reserve where Mandelbaum was trying to get the tribal affiliation of this band straight but met with little success.

Consists of an interview with Watceu, an old man of the Pasqua reserve, who briefly discusses certain marriage taboos.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of a wolf killing the pet dog when she was a child.

An interview with Raymond Armstrong who gives an account of his childhood. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

An interview with Raymond Armstrong who gives an account of his adult life. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A story that is a vague account of what one man had to do to win a bride.

Robert Dalby talks about life in the north of Saskatchewan in the 1950s. He discusses the political parties in the north and why some of the CCF programs failed. He also compares the personalities and styles of Jim Brady and Malcolm Norris.

Robert Goodvoice tells a story of the Sioux Indians' first contact with Europeans and prophecies regarding the Europeans. He gives accounts of the 1851 Treaty made at Fort Laramie between the Sioux and the American Government and of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre. He also tells of the establishment of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan, and its chiefs.

He discusses various plants used for medicine.

Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.

He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.

He tells a number of stories of people and objects which were lost, and how they were found with the help of "people with the power to find things" (prophets).

He tells stories of treachery by Americans against the Sioux who had fled to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan after the 1862 Minnesota Massacre, including distribution of disease-infested clothing and food. NOTE: Attempt to verify with R.C.M.P. records. He also sings and explains a very old Dakota song sung by children when rabbit-hunting.

He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).

He tells a story of a woman who was taken prisoner and carried off to live in an enemy camp; her treachery against her brothers and husband when they came to rescue her; how she was killed by her own mother because of her treachery; her mother's atonement after the killing.

He gives an account of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre and, in its aftermath, the movement of a group of Sioux (Dakota) to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan under the leadership of Tarasota (?). He also gives an account of the 1885 Riel Rebellion and its effect on the Sioux (Dakota) living in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district.

He describes the movement of the Dakota Sioux to Canada. He also mentions various plants used for medicine

Discusses Jim Brady's philosophy, politics and interests in comparison with Malcolm Norris.

Discusses the Walpole Island fair.

Robert Mahood is a medical doctor who worked in the Neestow Student Partnership Project in 1965.

The promises that were exchanged in Treaty #6 ; present day control of Indians by Dept. of Indian Affairs.

A tape of Christmas music. No indexed terms.

Mrs. Quandt was involved in the CCF party in the 1950s. She gives her personal insights into Jim Brady and Malcolm Norris.

Rod Bishop was raised in Green Lake, Saskatchewan Upon returning to Saskatchewan in the early 1960s, he became involved in the reorganization of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan and was vice president of the amalgamated Metis Society.