Woman sitting outside teepee
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Image of woman sitting in front of teepee. Valley with trees in background. Unknown object in foreground at right.
Historical note:
Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. Located just about 150 kilometres east of Prince Albert, below Finlay's Falls near present-day Nipawin, Saskatchewan, the stockaded post was the focus of 20th century archeological excavations.Yamǫ́rıa was a powerful man who helped the ancient Dene by destroying giant animals, separating animals from humans, and giving laws to enable the people to live together in harmony.
Website contains links to biographies of Dene Elders and recorded stories by them and Dene legends, laws and artwork.
Historical note:
A zareba is an encampment used as a base of attack and defense.Historical note:
A zareba is a stockade made of bushes: an outdoor enclosure, especially one made of thorn bushes and used as protection around a campsite or village.Historical note:
Prof. Zenon Pohorecky was an anthropologist and head of the University of Saskatchewan's Dept. of Anthropology and Archaeology. He became an expert on North American Indian Rock Art and worked on behalf of Saskatchewan's Aboriginal causes.