Prairie Forum, vol. 3, no. 2, Fall, 1978, pp. 157-174
Description
Looks at the controversy between the English and French Canadians surrounding the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870. Suspicions raised fears of extremism and deteriorated relationships between the French and English.
Sources include Record Group 10 records relating to Indian Affairs (1872-1950), Sir John A. Macdonald Papers, Alexander Mackenzie Papers, David Laird Papers, Alexander Morris Papers, Edgar Dewdney Papers, and L. Vankoughnet Letterbooks.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Comments by Bishop Alexandre Taché discussing the Chipewyan people and his thoughts about their intellect, moral and physical characteristics, and social habits. Translated by Gaston Carrière.