First Nations & Reserves

Global Indigenous Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, 2009.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick, 2001.

Sale of Saddle Lake Reserve land and the amalgamation of Saddle Lake and Washatanow bands.

Describes the amalgamations at the Saddle Lake Reserve, and the sale of reserve land.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Maine, 2010.

Mr. Isadore, aged 72, a former councillor on Drift Pile River Reserve, recounts a history of Drift Pile River Reserve, and of other reserves around Lesser Slave Lake.

Tells stories from his father and grandfather of the signing of Treaty #6 and of Indian life before that time.

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.

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

From: Transactions of the Canadian Institute, vol. V, 1893-94.

Book review of: Pictures Bring Us Messages by Alison K. Brown and Laura Peers, with members of the Kainai Nation.

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

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

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.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

Video review of: The Place of Falling Water produced by Roy Bigcrane and Thompson Smith about the experiences of the Salish and Kootenai peoples on the Flathead Reservation.

Provides a description of First Nations in the land area of Canada prior to the colonization and occupation by Europeans, primarily prior to 1500s.

Document reports on the effects of European contact driven by the Doctrine of Discovery which legitimized colonial power.

Presents the history of treaties between the Crown and First Nations of Canada.

Provides a history of the impacts of the implementation of the Indian Act, which was passed in 1876.

Document presents links to several timelines involving key dates, geography, residential schools, as well as First Nation profiles and map.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1972.

Examines the Swinomish bands approach to economic development by leveraging its assets along with private investments.

Book review of: A Poison Stronger Than Love by Anastasia M. Shkilnyk.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2010

Chronicles the NWMP (RNWMP now RCMP) force's successes and failures in enforcing liquor laws.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 1983.

Archaeology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 1993.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Claremont Graduate University, 2000.

Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E.

Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 1987.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2000.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 1999.

[History?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2002.

History Thesis (M.A.)--California State University Dominguez Hills, 1989.

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

Deals with the political power Aboriginal women traditionally exercised and how Western political systems have excluded these women from decision-making, thereby undermining Indigenous cultures.

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.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska, 1998.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arkansas, 2004.

Text of a speech describing the discovery of artifacts at the site from 1972 to 2005.

Identifies the K'iitl'it Gwich'in people and separates them from the Di'haii Gwich'in people.

Final Report concludes that Canada (the Crown) did not breach Treaty 1 when it permitted a surrender of the Band's reserve land. (French language version). Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Final report examines an alleged shortfall of land and a claim for land under the provisions of Treaty 8. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]