Prairie Forum, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1979, pp. 1-25
Description
Comments on the importance of missionary work of the Oblate Order of Mary Immaculate after 1845 in Western Canada. Oblates were seen as peace makers and educators who contributed to the development of the West.
Discusses five important missions: - Lac Ste-Anne, St-Albert, St-Laurent de Grandin, St-Antoine de Padoue (at Batoche) and St-Jean-Baptiste (at Ile à la Crosse).