Black and white photograph of a group of Peigan men from Montana on horseback in traditional clothing (many wear head-dresses) bearing two American flags at the MacLeod Jubilee Parade.
Black and white photograph of two Wood Cree men present at Frog Lake on the day of the massacre. Moostoos on left, Neeoaquatatoue on right. Both wear western style clothes.
Images of the Prairie North at the Turn of the Century
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Frank J.P Crean
Native Studies Review , vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 103-127
Description
Archival black and white photographs taken between 1908 and 1909 during the Frank J. Crean exploration expedition ranging from the Saskatchewan River valley to the Athabaska River and Portage la Loche in the east.
A photograph of a non-Aboriginal woman and man in Victorian style dress posing beside a large catch of Northern Pike, location unknown. The woman is probably Blanche Mann who lived and worked with her father, Indian agent George Mann (see historical note).
Black and white photograph of a group of Blood men in traditional clothing. There are some men on horses in the background, and three older men stand in the foreground. The caption on the back reads: "Old Blood Warriors"
Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
An image of two Aboriginal men in traditional clothing. They are standing on a blanket in front of what appears to be a sweatlodge.
Presents a visual impression of Indigenous life and customs through use of original sketches and paintings by the 19th-century Canadian painter.
Duration: 14:28.
John Diefenbaker with Indian Chiefs in parlour car of campaign train, Fort McLeod, Alberta, and John and Olive Diefenbaker with town officials in Medicine Hat, Bow Island, and Taber, Alberta.
Historical note:
Olive Evangeline (Freeman, Palmer) Diefenbaker; b. 14 Apr, 1902; d. 23 Dec, 1976; second wife of JGD.
Catalogue of exhibition of works relating to portraits of Aboriginals at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, AB. Works of artists from around the world include Paul Kane, Frederick Verner, Karl Bodmer, Henry Cross, James Henderson and Nicholas de Grandmaison. Exhibition organized by Andrew Oko.
Note: The title and description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
Titled: "Cocona, Sinipawksoyissi Stokeman, Sarcee Squaw". Standing with hands crossed in front.
Entitled: "Cree Indians". Depicts two people wrapped in blankets (one standing, one on horseback) with a small settlement/camp of five teepees in the background.
Note: The title and description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
Titled: "Micakiu & Mucayiomoxin Otokeman, Sarcee Squaws". Micakiu with infant on lap, seated in front of teepee. One other woman (Mucayiomoxin Otokeman?) standing with young person.
Entitled: "ST. Albert Convent 1898". A marching band, front row seated and back row standing, poses outside gates of convent. Non-indigenous and indigenous boys. Youville de St. Albert is written on the drum.
Photograph of a painting. Images depicts Indigenous man in European dress with family in Red River Cart passing by man and woman in traditional dress. The caption on back reads: "'Savage' and 'Civilised' Indians meeting."
Looks at the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth who are trying to find a balance between maintaining cultural roots and living in the mainstream world.
Duration: 31:30.