First Nations & Reserves

Examines the aftermath of the North-West Rebellion and the consequences of a pass system established by Indian Affairs intended to control Native Peoples movements.

Describes the incident on the Crooked Lakes Reserves in the lower Qu’Appelle valley in which several First Nations participated in a confrontation of the local Indian Agent over the Department of Indian Affairs’ food rationing policies and their enforcement. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 41.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1990.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1966.

Transcription of speech.

Brief description of theTreaties that were concluded between 1871 and 1877.

Describes the conditions of Treaty 5 and the adhesion of several different First Nations. Discusses the process and difficulties of moving to an agriculture or farming-based lifestyle, traditional economies, and the enfranchisement of the Métis through the scrip process. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 92.

Website examines performance art practices arising from the Aboriginal culture. Contains essays, art images, videos, and resources.

Critical examination to investigate if Wingina, a Roanoke leader, organized a plot to attack the settlement, located on Roanoke Island, with the assistance of Algonquian bands.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2009.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Western Ontario, 1997.

Book review of: Indigenous Albuquerque by Myla Vicente Carpio.

Archaeology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.

Looks at how ideas influence interpretations about Indigenous peoples’ contacts with fur traders in the Canadian Plateau.

Article examines the power disparity that exists in Australian society and suggests solutions.

Over two hundred entries which were extracted from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan.

Author interrogates the discipline of History, focusing on the long-standing practice of excluding the oral histories of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from the Canadian national narrative. Encourages historians to engage in a practice of “self-reflection about their own attitudes and treatment of Indigenous oral histories and to consider why Indigenous oral histories have been othered by the academy.” Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 24

Describes the last large battle that between the Nehiyawak (Cree nation) and the Niitsitapi or Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy)—Kainai (Blood), Siksika (Blackfoot), Piikani (Piegan)—and compares the two nations oral histories of the event, highlighting the difference in the perception of events, but the agreement in the final outcome. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 15.

Book review of: An Infinity of Nations: How the Native New World Shaped Early North America by Michael Witgen.

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if surrender was valid, complied with the provisions of the Indian Act and whether Canada's fiduciary obligations were met. ICC found that although the surrender was valid and unconditional, Canada had breached its pre-surrender fiduciary obligations in allowing it to take place. Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J. Augustine.

Historical background and issues involved in Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the validity of the 1907 surrender. Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J. Augustine. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding Canada's obligations to the First Nation concerning the surrender of IR 112 and 112A in 1909. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negogiation under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background, analyses and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing on the issue of whether, under Treaty 8, the correct allotment of land had been reserved. ICC ruled that the land entitlement had not been fully satisfied and recommended that the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if population count for land entitlement was accurate at date-of-first-survey. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the appropriate date to use for the population count for Treaty land entitlement purposes. ICC found the date of first survey (1887) to be the appropriate date and recommended the two parties pursue research to determine the population figure. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical overview of First Nations treaty signatory, Ahtahkakoop, who as part of his strategy to ensure future generations’ success, adopted the white man’s religion, education and agricultural pursuits.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1995.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.

Lesson plans for elementary and secondary school students for exhibition featuring works by Blackfoot artists Kristy North Peigan, Smith Wright, and Lori Scalplock.Topics include survey of First Nations art in the twentieth century, introduction to Blackfoot history and culture, and artist interviews and biographies.

Discusses the Indian Wars of the seventeenth century in New England, including casualty estimates.

Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.

Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.

Jim Shot Both Sides, Head Chief of the Blood Reserve, Alberta tells his father's account of the signing of the Treaty #7and the promises made at that time.

Short description of Treaty #7: in preliminaries, taking, understanding of, effect on way of life; ana a comparison of Canadian and U.S. treaties.

Family that is having problems establishing their treaty status.