The Battle for Self Government Continues
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 21, no. 8, November 1992, p. 2
Description
Shift in the pursuit of Treaty rights from constitutional to legislative.
Examines a collaboration between the Walpole Island First Nation and the neighboring Wallaceburg District Secondary School to improve the education of Indigenous students and what can be learned to address persistent educational issues for Indigenous populations nationwide.
Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.Examines the use of computers and technology to help preserve Indigenous culture, history, and language for future generations to learn from.