Alternate Names
Thunderchild First Nation
Latitude
53.48005024
Longitude
-108.8746459
Province
Saskatchewan
Region
Saskatchewan
Type
First Nation Location
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Battleford

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D. G. Mandelbaum
Indian History Film Project
A document that lists various Cree bands and excerpts from annual reports for the period 1883 to 1925. Note: Mandelbaum is not the author, but this document is part of his file.
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Chief Thunderchild

Images » Photographs
Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing wearing what appears to be treaty medals.
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Chief Thunderchild

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
unknown
A photograph of Chief Thunderchild, standing in front of a tent wearing a military style coat and treaty medals. Rev. Edward Ahenakew recorded Thunderchild's narratives and compiled them in the book, VOICES OF THE PLAINS CREE.
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Chief Thunderchild

Images » Photographs
Black and white photograph of an elderly Aboriginal man in western clothing entitled "Chief Thunderchild."
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Chief Thunderchild

Images » Photographs
Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing, wearing what appear to be treaty medals.
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Contemporary Perceptions of Health From an Indigenous (Plains Cree) Perspective

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Holly Graham
Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 6-17
Examines the findings of a qualitative research study completed in Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan and discusses an appropriate framework to implement changes to decrease the health disparities between Indigenous Peoples and the rest of Canada.
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Follow the Drum

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 3, June 2003, p. Suppl.3

Highlights Gerald Okanee, lead singer of Saskatchewan's Big Bear Singers, who shares his knowledge about the drum and how the beat pits the powwow dancer's style against that of the the drummer's, sometimes "bucking off" the dancer.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.19.

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A Gift From the Little People

Alternate Title
A Gift From the Little People [Hand Games at Native Festivals]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith
Windspeaker, vol. 18, no. 7, November 2000, p. 13

Billy Wapass Jr. presents his family's version of the ancient legend that depicts the origin of the Hand Games.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.

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Indian Claims Commission Proceedings (2007) 18 ICCP

Alternate Title
Indian Claims Commission Proceedings: A Publication of the Indian Claims Commission (2007) 18 ICCP
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Report includes background documents, articles, comments and responses regarding the following cases: Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, Flooding Negotiations (Mediation); Peepeekisis First Nation Inquiry, Fire Hills Colony Claim; Moosomin First Nation ,1909 Reserve Land Surrender (Mediation); Thunderchild First Nation, 1908 Surrender Claim (Mediation); and the Betsiamites Band, Highway 138 and Rivière Betsiamites Bridge Inquires. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, Jane Dickson-Gilmore, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
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Indian Correspondence

Archival » Archival Items
1 file containing various correspondence, clippings and press releases for activities during Pion-Era. One release describes Chief Bill Eagle's totem pole project and the various indigenous people from the surrounding area. Another article in the Western Farm Scene: "Sun Dance was Important to Indians Spiritual Life". Transcript of "An Address of the Saskatchewan Minister of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation" (5 pages)
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Report on the Mediation of the Thunderchild First Nation 1908 Surrender Claim

E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the surrender of land by the Band in 1908 and the unsuitable replacement / relocation lands, IR 115B. ICC assisted the parties in reaching a 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.]
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Revered Elder Alma Kytwayhat Passes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Miranda Hanus
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 7
Looks at the many contributions made by Elder Kytwayhat during her lifetime including cultural advisory for the Canadian Armed Forces Bold Eagle Program. Article located by scrolling to page 7.
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Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Act

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Canada. Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan
Statute regarding settlement of land entitlement of select First Nations in Saskatchewan including: Keeseekoose, Muskowekwan, Ochapowace, Okanese, Piapot, Star Blanket, Yellowquill, Beardy's & Okemasis, Flying Dust, Little Pine, Moosomin, Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head, Muskeg Lake, One Arrow, Pelican Lake, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, Sweetgrass, Thunderchild, Witchekan Lake, Canoe Lake and English River and Nekaneet First Nation.
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Self Government in Action in BC

Alternate Title
Self Government in Action in BC [Grade 12 Students from Saskatchewan Travel to BC]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Linda Okanee
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 5, September 1998, p. 33

Describes Saskatchewan’s Thunderchild High School excursion trip to visit the British Columbia Sechelt Indian Band, the first Indian band to obtain and practice self government.

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Special Report: Indian Education

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 9, November 1974, p. 15
Describes federal-First Nation meeting in Saskatoon, where education committees from Thunderchild, James Smith, Muskeg Lake, La Ronge and File Hills presented briefs on needs to Indian Affairs Minister Judd Buchanan.
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The Spirit of the Drum

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 3, June 2003, p. 29

Drummer, Gerald Okanee, teaches traditional knowledge about the drum. He discusses the drum's use in prayer and healing, to lift spirits of individuals, and bring listeners closer to the Creators, spirits and God.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.57.

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Thunderchild Hosts Competitive Games Despite Some Challenges

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alina Perrault
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 28
Comments on the success of the 2011 Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games despite an emergency evacuation that occurred during the opening ceremonies. Article located by scrolling to page 28.
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Thunderchild Making Final Plans for Summer Games

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alina Perrault
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 27
Looks at preparations made for the 35th Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games, held at Thunderchild First Nation, including the construction of three new soccer fields. Article located by scrolling to page 27.
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Thunderchild Signs Deal With Savanna Energy

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 13
Looks at a Saskatchewan First Nation partnering with Western Lakota Energy Service to create employment and wealth. Article located by scrolling to page 13.
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Traditional Approach Solves New Problems

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Sexsmith
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 8, December 1999, p. 22

Discussion with Margaret Wapass, who intends to utilize traditional holistic counseling in order to address residential school syndrome, intergenerational impacts, crime prevention, corrections services and addictions.

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