Three images of Mistusenni rock, now under water at Diefenbaker Lake. Mistusenni, a 400 ton glacial erratic, 14 feet high, 79 feet in circumference, was sacred to the Cree and Plains Indians. Attempts to remove the rock failed. Fragments were used to construct a monument for historic site marker near Elbow. QC 3692 2 shows Zenon Pohorecki on left, QC 3692 3 shows Zenon Pohorecki on left, Wally Stambuck, third from left and other men.
Extracts from the diary of George B. Murphy, of Qu'Appelle, transport officer of the Battleford Column, Second Division of the North West Field Force, sent out to suppress the 1885 resistance. Entries from March 17 - July 16, 1885. Entries mostly include communications regarding troop movements.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 1982, pp. 285-301
Description
Some Native American authors use myth and ceremony to create structure and meaning in their work, showing the relevance of traditional ways to the present, while others merely "tack" them on in an inorganic way.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 8, 1982 regarding a City pilot project to operate a day camp for Aboriginal children. The camp included excursions to the Forestry Farm, Public Library, Museum, Fire Station, and Pike Lake and was deemed a success by Council.
Looks at the background to the beginnings of Indian political organizations and the turning point when federal funding became available to the organizations.
Image showing forage supplies - sacks of oats in foreground and hay bales in background - for the soldiers of the North West Field Force. Some soldiers standing on sacks of oats; location unknown.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 35, no. 1, Winter, 1982, pp. 1-16
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The archived text of General Winter’s lecture “North-West Canada, 1885:--the Regiment’s first experience of Active Service in the field” which he delivered on numerous occasions.
entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 1.
This file contains a handwritten poem by James L. Robertson titled North West Rebellion / No. 2. March 19th, ‘85. The poem describes the gathering that led to the Prince Albert Volunteer force and includes various names of the Volunteers. Robertson writes of the impending battle against the Sioux at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan and wishes the volunteers well. The letter was donated to the Prince Albert Historical Society Museum by Fred M. Henderson of Victoria, BC in 1979.
Sketch of the steamer "Northwest" arriving at Battleford with General Middleton. Horses and wagons loaded with supplies in foreground; "Northwest" beached in background.
Ecology of Food and Nutrition, vol. 12, 1982, pp. 89-95
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Discusses two plants indigenous to coastal British Columbia, Springbank Clover and Pacific Silverweed, and outlines their nutritional significance for Native peoples.
Image of officers of Governor-General Landsdowne's Body Guard in Humboldt. L to R: Major Dunn, Lt. Col. G.T. Denison, Capt. Denison, Lt. Merritt, Quartermaster Chas. Mair, Lt. Fleming, Surgeon Baldwin.
Old house located west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired during the Northwest Resistance. Trees and shrubs in foreground; side view of house in background.
American Anthropologist, vol. 67, no. 5, pt. 1, New Series, October 1965, pp. 1231-1257
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Reviews efforts to classify Inuit and the ethnic relationships implied by the classification and examines archaeological evidence to see if it supports these theoretical relationships.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 1982, pp. 347-351
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Responds to the publication Outstanding Business - A Native Claims Policy, published by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in 1982.
Image of troops, wagons and guns at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. On back of photo: "Photograph taken by Captain Peters about 10:15 a.m., April 24, 1885, just as the guns he commanded rushed up at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. Upper right is the treeline and just beyond is the ravine containing Fish Creek. The Metis warriors hidden here are firing on Boulton's scouts. The inexperienced soldiers have formed a semi-circle and are fully exposed.
Lead story item deals with the issue of women's status under the Indian Act and is followed by various news items. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 45:38
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
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Caption: "Indian Commissioner Dewdney (seated centre with bowler) and Indian leaders in the Regina region. The heavy military presence was designed to ensure Indian neutrality." On back of photograph: "Parade at Regina (Sask.) after close of Rebellion."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Patricia Carriere uses moose hair to create works of art. Her method is known as moose-hair tufting and is a traditional aboriginal art form. Two pictures: one of Patricia Carriere working her craft, one example of her artwork.