Indian History Film Project

Talks about understanding Treaty #6 ; the traditional relationship of Indians with nature and problems of modern Indian life including alcohol.

Consists of an interview where he reminiscences about his life. He also tells a story of how his grandfather came to Canada.

This 62-year-old speaks of the history of Lesser Slave Lake Reserves; and gives details of the history of Swan River Reserve.

Description of the scene at the signing of Treaty #6 ; interpretation of promises made.

Gives the history of the Frog Lake Reserve and the taking of and interpretation of Treaty #6.

Talks of Indian attitudes to treaty promises, reserves, missionaries.

GENERAL COMMENTS: Fred Kellar is of Dutch/German descent but has lived common-law with a Metis much of his life. He gives a general account of his life. No index terms are provided.

Mr. Paulhus is of French descent, not Metis. He is married to a Metis and has lived most of his life in a Metis community in the Duck Lake/Batoche area. He gives his impression of the Riel Rebellion, the causes, the battles and views of Riel and Dumont.

Fred Pine discusses his experiences in the First and Second World War.

Fred Pine discusses the Indian conception of power.

Contains general reminiscences of his life.

Interviewee's father, from Peguis Reserve in Manitoba, was interpreter at Treaty #8. Discussion is about treaty promises and the sale of reserve lands.

Interview is a general account of his life. No index terms are provided.

Describes the functions of the Pigeon Society

Consists of an interview about the functions of the Pigeon Society, and a discussion of the use of ceremonial paints.

Establishment of the Ermineskin, Louis Bull, Montana and Samson Reserves ; sale of Louis Bull Reserve land.

Recounts what two elders told of Treaty #6 and the promises made under it.

Consists of an interview where George Clutesi discusses his philosophy of education.

Basically a monologue taken from a radio broadcast in which George Clutesi extolls the virtues of the Indian lifestyle in the past and applauds its survival and resurgence in the present. NOTE: There are no particular index terms.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives his interpretation of the life of Senator James Gladstone. NOTE: No date of interview given, 1970 is a possible date. Marie Waterchief interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a brief mention of how names are acquired. NOTE: Date of interview not given, possibly between 1960 and 1970. Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes how campsites were chosen. He also describes traditional clothing. NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider as he tells about preparations for winter and briefly mentions the games children played in winter.NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

NOTE: This document is a mass of incoherent and totally unrelated material. As such, there are no terms of value to be indexed. Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a general account of life in the summer months. NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

NOTE: This document is a mass of incoherent and totally unrelated material. As such, there are no terms of value to be indexed.Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

A discussion of Treaty 7: promises made and broken; and the traditional relationship of the Indian to his surroundings.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider about his father, who was called Dog Child. He gives an account of how his father got his name and also gives an account of his father's riding escapades. He tells the story of powers given to Dog Child by the bears, the eagles and the ghosts as well as giving examples of Dog Child's healing powers and his role in the Horn Society.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he talks about his childhood and lack of schooling, his development of horsemanship, his membership in holy societies and his alcoholism.

Discussion on the origin of proper names and some Indian beliefs. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

This 70 year old man describes the problem of getting old and having difficulty trapping, but his reluctance to move from the bush to the reserve at Wabasca.

Interviewee was 6 years old at signing of Treaty 8. He describes the establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and the need for more reserve land.

Understanding of treaty promises; distribution of food, ammunition, etc. in earlier times; interesting accounts of home-made agricultural equipment (aswell as that supplied by Dept. of Indian Affairs).

Transcript of an interview with George Pritchard, conducted by Victoria R. Racette on March 29, 1984 has not been translated, and therefore is unavailable. Tape number IH-SD.46, transcript disc 158.This tape is recorded in an Indian language and has not been translated. There are no index terms provided.

Interview is a general account of his life.

An interview with two schoolboys, George and Roddy, discussing the activities of their lives. No indexed terms. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Describes his career as a hunting and fishing guide.

Consists of an interview that tells the story of the origin of the Ghost Dance as well as the story of the acquisition of the Shaggy Pipe.

Consists of an interview that is a general discussion of his life as a fisherman.

Consists of an interview where he discusses his life as a fisherman. He recounts the story of the first encounter between the Nootka Indians and Captain Cook.

Consists of an interview where he recounts a rather vague creation myth. He also describes experiences in World War I.

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

Glen Lindgren has worked in northern Saskatchewan for many years in the field of education. He was active in the CCF/NDP party and was one of those responsible for drafting the proposal on the single agency for the north.

Consists of an interview where he gives a general account of traditional native values.

Mr. MacDonald worked with the CCF government to help organize the commercial fishing industry in Saskatchewan.

Gwen Beck is a long time resident of La Ronge who has taken a keen interest in local, social and political affairs.

Account of his work as a young man. No date given, probably in the 1970's.

Talks about the signing of Treaty 7 and the allocation of reserve land to the Stoneys.

Mr. Read lived in northern Saskatchewan for many years. He worked for the provincial government in the fur marketing area. He compares the personalities and approaches to work of Tomkins, Brady and Norris.