Band Councils

Secret Memorandum to Cabinet (Draft 3-9-8) discusses whether and how to implement the Aboriginal Agenda priority of governance through the redesign of Indian Government Support programs which will then achieve more effective, responsible and accountable First Nation governments.

From foreword: "This paper was written for the purpose of aiding in the proper orientation of archaeology among the other social sciences and in the world of learning generally. It is meant for the intelligent lay reader rather than for the professional archaeologist."

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

Paper provides background and suggestions for a conference regarding a equitable resolution to non-native leaseholder representation in First Nations land decisions. Appendix A: "Market Value" on Reserve: Musqueam Indian Band V. Glass and the Implications for Property Assessments

Fictional case study. Debates the merits of First Nations imposing taxes on Non-Aboriginals and/or Aboriginals.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1989.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2008.

Measures performance of First Nations governments in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba for 2009.

The Third Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Snapshot of three Mounties standing beside two Indians in ceremonial dress, and a (white?) man in suit and Indian headdress. This was retirement ceremony at Sweetgrass reserve for S. L. McDonald (far right), Indian agent at Battleford (---- to 1950?). Third from right is Chief Swimmer (Yanyahnum), chief of the Sweetgrass, and 2nd from right, his son Andrew Swimmer. (Source: Wes Fineday)

A photograph from Miss J. M. Morton's scrap book (A-792-2) that shows three young Native men dancing with a drummer in the background while [Chief Andrew Swimmer?] looks on. Probably taken at a ceremony at North Battleford Indian Hospital when Dr. P. W. Head retired.

Describing poverty on the Indian reserves, and problems with Indian agents.

Letters and circulars from M. Christianson, General Superintendent of Agencies; T.R.L. McInnes, Secretary, Office of the General Superintendent; Harold W. McGill, Director; all of the Indian Affairs Branch, Department of Mines and Resources. Also included are letters from R.S. Davis, Indian Agency, Punnichy, Saskatchewan; and F.C. Middleton, MD, Deputy Registrar General, Department of Public Health, Government of Saskatchewan.

From foreword: "The purpose of this study is to obtain feedback from as many individuals and groups as possible, who are concerned with "Training for Local Government... The Centre for Training Research and Development (CENTRAD) is engaged in the development of relevant training materials in consultation with Indian Bands. Item found within folder Aboriginal Education Materials, 1970s-1983.

Transfer of Headdress Ceremony at Stand Off, Alberta, where Governor-General Viscount was made an honorary Chief of the Blood nation.

"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made an honorary chief of a Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. Chief Shot-Both-Sides second from right.

"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made honorary chief of the Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. He became Chief Pit-O-To-Ka, or Chief Eagle Head. Several people wearing head dresses with a Mountie in formal uniform in the foreground.

"Transfer of the head dress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made honorary chief of the Blood Indian band at Stand Off, Alberta. He became chief Pit-O-To-Ka, or Chief Eagle Head. On stage during the presentation, with Mounties, flags, teepee in background, photographers (press) in foreground.

"Transfer of the head dress" where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made an honorary Chief of the Blood Indian Band of Stand-Off, Alberta. Chief Shot-Both-Sides stands second from right. Several members in full regalia and teepee in the background.

"Transfer of the headdress" ceremony where Governor General Viscount Alexander was made honorary chief of the Blood Nation.

Local History Room Series PH 91 220 1 to 4 shows tribesmen of Great Plains at an encampment made for the 1939 Royal visit. The Aboriginal men show wear large head-dresses and beaded clothing. A picture of the camp (#4) shows a large crowd, painted teepees, Red Ensign flag and two Union Jack flags. Among significant figures were Gilbert Masketo, oldest chief, and Chief Joe Dreaver, M.M. A colourful figure was Harry Littlecrow of Dundurn Sioux. (None can be specifically identified)

File contains 5 negatives showing two men being made honorary Chiefs of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (presumably in Prince Albert, SK) on November 15, 1967.

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2014.

Looks at the how the Indian Act has affected Aboriginal women's status by isolating women from political participation within their communities.

Folder contains newspaper clippings relating to trade with Indigenous persons near Moose Jaw in 1884, Indigenous weddings,agriculture, and the death of Chief Whitecap.

File contains 2 negatives of an unidentified man (possibly a Chief) recieving a plaque from an undintified official at the official opening of the District Chief's Office in Prince Albert, SK, in March, 1988.

This file consists of 25 items, including newspaper articles and typed copies of oral histories, mostly concerning the Northwest Rebellion.

This file consists of 7 items, including a newspaper article and typed copies of stories told by or about William McKay. The file also contains second and third copies of some of these items.

Speech given by Diefenbaker at his investiture into the honorary Kainai Chieftanship of the Blood Confederacy, at Waterton Park, June 27, 1960. Diefenbaker speaks of the virtuous and just society of the Indigenous peoples. He promises Chief Shot Both Sides that Canadian Indians can be assured of equality of opportunity. Diefenbaker mentions his appointment of Gladstone to the Senate. As well, Diefenbaker mentions that his government will grant the franchise to First Nations people, while at the same time assuring that their treaty rights will be upheld.

Photo of illustration made from photograph of White Cap, Sioux Chief, pledging friendship to his white brother, taken from Illustrated War News, 25 April 1885.

Article provides a brief biography and then the text of an Interview conducted by the author with Billy Evans Horse.

William Beaver, a 41-year-old councillor at Trout Lake, complains that members of the Bigstone band who live away from Wabasca receive no help from the band, and stresses the need for a reserve in the Trout Lake area, with sports facilities.

Based on his research involving the Skagit River Tribe (approximately 540 band members) in what is now Washington state, the author offers anthropological analysis on the gender gap in political engagement surrounding Indigenous tribal council elections, and compares it to contemporary (1980s – 1990s) mainstream political engagement in the United States.