Red Earth

A photograph of Albert Moore and Jeremiah Nawakayas of the Shoal Lake (Pakwaw) Reserve. They wear dark suits and dark broad brimmed hats. There appear to have military style service medals pinned to their lapels.

Historical note:

A genealogical chart of the Nawakayas Family can be seen on p. 129 of Red Earth Crees by David Meyer. Jeremiah Nawakayas died in 1940.

Discusses Ininewuk (Cree) perspectives of astronomy, including mythology, stories and unique interpretations.

Introduces recipients of the 2nd annual Circle of Honour awards, presented to First Nations peoples who have demonstrated achievement and excellence.

Information taken from sources such as historical records, government reports, statistics, academic literature, interviews with local residents, etc.

A photograph of a family gathered around a fire cooking outdoors. Probably on the Red Earth Reserve. A woman kneels in foreground with pots while four children stand in the background (nd).

A photograph of three men and a young boy posing in front of a horse drawn wagon loaded with canoes. The Red Earth Reserve trading post is in the background. The elevated man is identified as Matthew McKay and one of the others as perhaps a Garvin. Photo was taken in early spring before they went out trapping. Nd, perhaps 1930 to 1950?

Includes the following reports: Carry the Kettle First Nation 1905 Surrender Inquiry, Neskonlith, Adams Lake and Little Shuswap Indian Bands, Neskonlith Douglas Reserve Inquiry, Nadleh Whut'en First Nation Lejac School Inquiry, Sturgeon Lake First Nation 1913 Surrender Inquiry, Red Earth and Shoal Lake Cree Nations Quality of Reserve Lands Inquiry, Muskowekwan First Nation 1910 and 1920 Surrender Inquiry and the Michipicoten First Nation Pilot Project (Mediation).[This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down

A photograph of the old trading post in village of Mamihk on Red Earth Reserve, approx. 65 miles east of Nipawin, in Carrot River valley of east central Sask. This was either the Hudson's Bay store or Huttons' store. Sources vary as to whether Bert Hutton bought out the HBC store.

Examines outstanding obligations, and treaty documents, in respect of farming lands. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Brief history of the Red Earth reserve and the adhesion to Treaty 5.

Comments on the flooding at Red Earth, Saskatchewan and how the media said people were evacuated to Prince Albert and Saskatoon, but many stayed with relatives at the Opaskwayak First Nation at The Pas, or Shoal Lake, Cumberland House and James Smith First Nations.

A photograph of two me in front of teepee identified as (l-r) Bert Hutton and Herman Garvin. There is a small log cabin in the background. Taken on the Red Earth Reserve around 1950.

Historical note:

A genealogical chart of the Garvin Family can be seen on p. 128 of Red Earth Crees by David Meyer.