Indian History Film Project

Consists of an interview the tells the legend of the creation of the moon.

Consists of an interview that mentions how the priests gave the Blackfoot a new calendar as well as discussing how the Indians count.

Includes stories of how the spirits intervene to help kidnapped persons escape.

2 p. list of biographies for five Blood chiefs written on January 11, 1977. Tape number IH-AG.08, transcript disc 25A.Brief biography of five Blood Chiefs.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider discussing various Horn Society practices, including the exchange of wives among the members.

Consists of an interview where he gives the legends behind various geographical features.

NOTE: This is a duplicate of tape #2 by Clarence Joe. See IH-BC.47, TRANSCRIPT DISC 171 for this transcript and index.

Consists of an interview about the games played by young boys.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider as he describes the Brave Dog Society.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider on the origin of the Brave Dog Society.

Interview is a general account of Mr. Pocha's life. He describes his involvement in early Metis organizations, and discusses his view on ways to improve the situation of natives.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the ceremonies involved in the construction of a Holy Lodge.

General account of Bungi's life. It is not clear if Bungi is a first or last name. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Evidence given by Camoose Bottle, aged 71, including an account of the taking of Treaty #7 following a deterioration in Indian life after introduction of alcohol; allocation of lands to various tribes and later loss of part of the Blood Reserve.

Consists of an interview with Carl Lewis where he discusses his trips throughout North and South American visiting various Indian tribes. He also discusses the role of the rifle in the conquest of North America. He gives a general account of the course of historical events in Canada.

Carl Christenson worked for the Saskatchewan Fish Board and met both Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady. He talks about the Saskatchewan Fish Board's aims and its functioning as well as his acquaintance with Norris and Brady.

Consists of an interview that provides a description of gift-giving.

Consists of an interview where Tom Mutceheu (Falling Noise) mentions the four divisions of people in Saskatchewan and some of their traditions. *No index terms provided.

Interviewee is asked about her family, work, school, religion, social life, food, the Depression, and World War II. No index terms are provided.

Continuation of previous interview. No index terms are provided.

Mrs. Vandale was born in Carlton in 1902. She shares what her father told her about the cause of the Riel Rebellion. She also talks about the Metis people in relation to the Depression, WWI, WWII, and the attitudes of police, teachers, government agencies, etc. towards the Metis people.

Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the migration of the Potawatomi Indians and a general description of reserve life; an account of the importance of midwives and a brief description of naming ceremonies; and tells a story about an old man who remembered seeing the Chicago fire.

Consists of an interview where he gives a description of naming ceremonies, explains the significance of "grandfathers" in Indian sprituality, and recounts several ghost stories.

Transcript of the court proceedings to determine aboriginal land rights in the North West Territories. There are no indexed terms. (Transcribed by Heather Yaworski).

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses incense in ceremonialism.

A long time resident of Cumberland House talks about conditions in the area during the years that Jim Brady was living there.

This interview is a summary of the original interview in Chipewyan. Because the summarized sections are so short, they will be of little use to researchers, who may wish to refer to the original.

Charlie Blackman describes his understanding of Treaty #6.

Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter

An interview that describes some boyhood memories. The interviewee also describes two dances, the Give Away and Wolf Feast ceremonies.

An interview discussing the taking and interpretation of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the Blood Reserve.

Discussion of his life, especially his fishing activities. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Discusses his efforts to improve the conditions of his people.

Consists of an interview where he explains the uses of various ceremonial instruments.

Consists of an interview that mentions a smallpox epidemic.

The chief of the Beaver Ranch Reserve describes how the establishment of Wood Buffalo National Park has affected the Indians.

The chief of Beaver Ranch Reserve discusses unsuccessful attempts to have Beaver Ranch and Tall Cree Reserves expanded.

Consists of an interview with Chief Martin Morigeau where he gives general reminiscences of his life, including an amusing prank that he played on a preacher.

Consists of an interview where he describes a cougar hunt that he was on. NOTE: There is no material in this document which requires indexing.

An interview where Chief One Gun tells of his father's recollections of the signing of an unspecified treaty. He also tells of a Brave Dog Society prayer meeting.

Consists of an interview where he describes the rituals associated with the Hamatsa dance. He also tells a story of how the Hamatsa dance originated.

Consists of an interview with Mrs. Wadsworth, a Blood Indian woman, about child marriages.

Consists of an interview telling how children were raised.

Consists of an interview that describes various traditional clothing.

General account of his life.

Chris Bull Shields, age 73, describes the signing of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the boundaries of the Blood Reserve.

Consists of an interview where she gives a general account of reserve life. She gives a description of Indian games and tells of the establishment of the Gordon Reserve, Saskatchewan

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

Consists of an interview where Clarence Joe speaks of the conversion of the Sechelt Indians to Roman Catholicism and he discusses at various points the industry and initiative of the Sechelt Indians.