Allen Sapp to Receive Merit Award
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Saskatchewan Indian, December/January 1985/1986, pp. 52-53
Description
Red Pheasant artist will receive the Saskatchewan Award of Merit.
Chronicles the life and works of the first Aboriginal woman to receive the Prince Albert Citizen of the Year Award.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.
Brief commentary on artist Bob Boyer, known for making political statements about the way Aboriginal people have been treated throughout the years.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.38.
Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
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.