First Nations & Reserves

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Book review of: Masters of Empire by Michael J. McDonnell.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 5, (pp239-292).

Discussion of retirement from the Hudson's Bay Company and the 1812 colonization project begun at Red River by Thomas Douglas to provide land for Scotish people who had been dispossessed.

Depicts the status of Iroquoian Matriarchy, focusing on its structures, powers and functions, and presents recommendations for the matriarchal system within the Canadian Constitution and the Charter.

Tells how his 'grandfathers' left the Papaschase Reserve and moved to Beaver Lake and then to the Saddle Lake Reserve.

Describes the movement of various family members after leaving the Papaschase Reserve.

Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.

Consists of an interview where he gives accounts of storytelling amongst the Oneida; accounts of the educational system and its abuses.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2006.

Book review of: Ebenezer McColl: 'Friend to the Indians' by Frances M. McColl.

Art History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2001.

Analyzes media accounts that discuss how the Indigenous inhabitants of Canada gave up 324,000 square miles of land to the Government of Canada by signing Treaty 8.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2004.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Michigan, 2003.

Discusses the 1910 Laurier Memorial and its importance as a living document to a group of First Nations in the interior of British Columbia.

Study of four schools and their role in cultural assimilation.

Describes the many roles assumed by the Métis including reporters, interpreters, mediators, and witnesses.

Chapters three, four and five derive from pamphlet entitled Metlakahtla, or Ten Years' Work among the Tsmishean Indians, published by the Society in 1868.

Discussion of the history of property rights in PEI and includes the petition of Oliver LeBone to the Colonial Office in London in 1838.

Atlantic Canada Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2003.

Contains links to: culture, history, spiritual events, issues, etc.

Sociology and Social Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1996.

Reviews available evidence and concludes that the permanent occupation of Newfoundland by the Mi'kmaq occurred during the 1760's.

Consists of an interview where she tells of one of her ancestors, captured during the War of 1812, married into the tribe. Early organizer of native groups in Toronto.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2010.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)-- Brandon University, 2013.

Reviews the establishment of reserves in Ontario, differences in mineral rights and the implications of the 1924 Canada-Ontario Indian Reserve Lands Agreement.

Delves into the creation of the White Earth Reservation, the allotment periods, and tribal bingo as a source of income, education, and the evolution of their religion for the Chippewa Nation.

Explores how the Mississaugas of Northern Ontario adapted to the process of colonial marginalization by cooperating with the missionaries and openly rejecting European values in favour of their traditional way of life.

Examines the characteristics and implications of the Smith John case as an extended example of intercultural games.

Brief note on the Mistawasis Band of Treaty 6 presents contemporary and historical conditions..

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding three land surrenders from certain portions of IR 103. ICC suspended its inquiry because they successful concluded the Settlement Agreement. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Consists of an interview that provides an account of pre-reservation lifestyle.

Tells the story of a Métis woman who appears to be quite happy and content in her common-law marriage to a Hudson's Bay Company clerk until he deserts her because of her background and company policy. Duration: 57:01

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Argues that Dutch traders' decision to arm the Mohawks in order to steal furs from tribes allied with the French was the origin of the Iroquois wars.

Book review of: Mohawk Saint by Allan Greer.

Book review of: Mohawks on the Nile: Native Americans Among the Canadian Voyageurs in Egypt 1884-1885 by Carl Benn.

Economics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 1994.

Discussion of the archaeology and historical First Nation and Inuit population estimates of Labrador.

Brief overview of Native Americans in Montana including a chronology of important events and dates and information on the contemporary status of Indians in Montana.