Kitaskinaw: An Environmental Scan of Programs and Services Serving Aboriginal People in Saskatoon, 2013-2014 [Inventory]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gabriel Dumont Institute
City of Saskatoon
United Way Saskatoon & Area
Saskatoon Tribal Council
Description
List provides name, provider and description of resources in the categories of: spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, individual, child, youth, adult, elder, individual, family, community, nation, cultural, economic, and political.
Full Report.
Summary.
Kitaskinaw: An Environmental Scan of Programs and Services Serving Aboriginal People in Saskatoon, 2013-2014 [Summary]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gabriel Dumont Institute
City of Saskatoon
United Way Saskatoon & Area
Saskatoon Tribal Council
Description
Overview of project which gathered information about the community and resources available to Aboriginals, and conducted surveys of users, Elders, and workshop participants.
Full Report.
Inventory.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band: Pursing pimâcihowin (making a living) to Achieve mitho-pimâtisiwin (the good life)
Theses
Author/Creator
Dana Carriere
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2014.
Lack of Respect for Treaty Rights Has Resulted in Court Battle
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 30, no. 2, Spring, 2000, p. 12
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations filed a Statement of Claim regarding Saskatchewan government's implementation of the Provincial Sales Tax for off reserve purchases.
Learning Together: Str8Up, Oskayak High School, and the University of Saskatchewan: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nancy Van Styvendale
Priscilla Settee
Sarah Buhler
Stan Tu'Inukuafe
Description
Project goal to develop a teaching and learning model that would link historical and cultural divides between groups to facilitate cross learning with a focus on interconnectedness and kinship.
Letter from Middleton Demanding Poundmaker's Unconditional Surrender
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing General F.D. Middleton's letter to Poundmaker demanding unconditional surrender after Louis Riel's surrender on 17 May 1885.
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
The Long-Term Risks of End Stage Renal Disease and Mortality among First Nations and Non-First Nations People with Youth-Onset Diabetes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roland F. Dyck
Ying Jiang
Nathaniel D. Osgood
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 38, no. 4, August 2014, pp. 237-243
Description
Used Saskatchewan Ministry of Health data covering the period between 1980 and 2005. Concluded that First Nations people experience higher long-term risks for both contracting the disease and death, and that primary prevention initiatives were needed to delay onset and reverse trends.
Lost in the System: Jake's Story
Alternate Title
Special Investigation Report (Advocate for Children and Youth, Province of Saskatchewan ; Sept, 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Pringle
Description
Investigative report on the life of a child in foster care from the age of five months till his death at age 2. Includes reports on services provided to family by the Ministry of Social Services and the Saskatoon Health Region.
Louis Riel Addressing Jury in Court House at Regina
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Oliver B. Buell
Description
A photograph of Louis Riel addressing jury in Court House at Regina in November, 1885. Riel was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death by hanging.
Louis Riel on Trial
Images » Photographs
Description
Photograph of a sketch of Riel's trial in Regina, NWT, 1885. Riel stands at centre in the prisoner's box.
Historical note:
Managing Saskatchewan's Expanding Aboriginal Economic Gap
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marv Painter
Kelly Lendsay
Eric Howe
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 2, Winter, 2000, pp. 31-45
Description
Assesses the disparities in current income, employment and education between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
Managing the Forgotten North: Governance Structures and Administrative Operations of Canada's Provincial Norths
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Carin Holroyd
Joelena Leader
Northern Review, no. 38, Political and Economic Change in Canada’s Provincial North, 2014, pp. 6-54
Description
Review of government structures and regional operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
Masquerade and Modernity in the Cypress Hills: Performing Prairie Photography in the Late 1870s
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather Caverhill
Description
History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2014.
Memorandum of Agreement: Facilitation of the Implementation of Specific Land Claims Settlements
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Memorandum for expediting implementation of Specific Land Claims Agreements. Includes Schedule "A" to Memorandum of Agreement and Appendix A Memorandum of Understanding on Partnership to Benefit First Nations and Other Aboriginal Peoples.
Men in front of Humboldt Telegraph Station
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of Humboldt Telegraph Station, likely during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: From left to right: Sergeant Mickey Farren of Winnipeg, who was supply officer for the troops during the Reil (sic) Rebellion of 1885; Tom Sanderson, who was taken prisoner at Hoods Mail Station, and who was afterwards sent by Reil (sic) with messages to Major Crozier at Carelton (sic); the man in the door is Tom Pike, operator of Humboldt Mail Station; seated is Wm. Scott, in charge of the Mail Station; and standing are two Metis who had been caught stealing summer supplies."
Metis casualty
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
James Peters
Description
Metis casualty, identified as John Ross shown lying dead on the ground. He was the Metis who shot and killed General Strange, commander of platoon of scouts at Batoche. The scouts lassoed this man and dragged him behind horses until his body was mutilated as shown. He was believed to be 18 years old. [Source: Wes Fineday. Another source says he shot Capt. French.
Metis prisoners in courtyard
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Oliver B. Buell
Description
Metis prisoners in courtyard of Regina Court House, 1885. Many of the men are hand-cuffed together.
Metis Rifle Pits Sketch Grayscale
Images » Photographs
Description
A sketch of Metis rifle pits in 1885, likely in the Batoche area.
Murphy Diary
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
George B. Murphy
Description
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.
Native Images: Images of Treaty Negotiations, Annuity Payments and Treaty Days - Treaties 1 to 10
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheldon Krasowski
M. Bastien
S. Hall
Native Studies Review, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 97-112
Description
Discussion of images of archival treaty illustrations and photographs. Plates are divided into three groups: Plates 1-4 are treaty negotiations from 1871 to 1899; Plates 5-8 are treaty annuity payments; Plates 9-12 are treaty days dealing with post-treaty issues.
Native Twilight
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Blair Stonechild
The Beaver, vol. 80, no. 3, June/July 2000, pp. 48-[?]
Description
Book review of: Indian Fall: The Last Great Days of the Plains Cree and the Blackfoot Confederacy by D'Arcy Jenish.
Never the Same Day Twice
Alternate Title
The Saskatoon Police Service - Never the Same Day Twice
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Police Service
Description
Ride along with Aboriginal police officers as they speak about their role protecting the city of Saskatoon and the opportunities available for civilians and police officers in different areas.
Duration: 16:08
New Social Media, Risk Communication, and Wildlife Health: Implications for Indigenous Communities of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Babawale Odunuga
Description
Environment and Geography Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2014.
North West Field Force During the North West Rebellion; Forage for Militia
Images » Photographs
Description
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.
North West Rebellion - Prince Albert - Poem.
Documents & Presentations
Description
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.
Northcote after Batoche, N.W. Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
The S.S. Northcote after the battle at Batoche during the Northwest Resistance.
“Northwest" arriving at Battleford with General Middleton, May 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Sketch of the steamer "Northwest" arriving at Battleford with General Middleton. Horses and wagons loaded with supplies in foreground; "Northwest" beached in background.
[Nowhere to Go: Homeless in Saskatoon] [Part Two]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marjorie Beaucage
Description
Campaign towards a Housing First policy with Passion for Action Against Homelessness presented to the City of Saskatoon. Part 2 of 2.
Duration: 9:48.
Officers of Governor-General's Body Guard at Humboldt during North-West Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
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.
Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge: A Federally Sentenced Women's Initiative
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Norma Green
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 48-50
Description
Discussion of programs offered by the Lodge which are meant to enhance womens' chances of success upon release; follows principles outlined in the Creating Choices Report.
Old house west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired, North-West Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
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.
One of Two Cree Women Who Surrendered at Battleford
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Portrait of one of two Cree women who surrendered at Battleford in early July 1885.
Opening of the Battle of Fish Creek, April 24, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
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.
Origins of Predicates: Evidence from Plains Cree
Theses
Author/Creator
Tomio Hirose
Description
Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2000.
Owning Ourselves: The Research Activities of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Saskatchewan's Métis Educational and Cultural Institution
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darren R. Préfontaine
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 3, no. 1 & 2, 2014, pp. 188-197
Description
Overview of the Institute and the two main areas
of research.
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Public Health Unit
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
Description
Discussion on the preparedness plan for a pandemic of influenza and other major communicable disease emergencies in Saskatchewan.
Updated version.
[Papers and Correspondence in Connection with Half-breed Claims and Other Matters Relating to the North-West Territories]
Alternate Title
Canada. House of Commons. Sessional Papers ; no. 116, 1885
Canada. House of Commons. Sessional Papers ; no. 9, 1887
Discours sur la Question Riel, Prononcé le 22 Mars, 1886, a la Chambre des Communes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada. House of Commons.
S. D. Thompson
Description
Taken from files of the Department of the Interior, compiled by Lawrence Vankoughnet, Deputy Minister.
Starts on page 84.
Parade at Regina
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
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.
Partnering to Finance Enterprise Development in the Aboriginal Social Economy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lou Hammond Ketilson
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 40, Supplement 1: Strengthening Communities Through Government and Social Economy Partnerships, April 2014, pp. S39-S49
Description
Examines the potential for Aboriginal Financial Institutions to become full-service financial providers.
Patrick Burke
Images » Photographs
Description
NWMP Constable Patrick Burke who was shot at the Battle of Cut Knife and died on May 3, 1885.
The People of Saskatchewan in Pictures: The Francophones
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
André Lalonde
Richard Lapointe
Saskatchewan History, vol. 52, no. 1, Spring, 2000, pp. 16-
Description
A short article accompanying and commenting on selected photographs that can be found throughout the issue.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 16.
Picture of Louis Riel's Council in 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of the legal team of Louis Riel at his trial in Regina. On 1st photocopied information sheet (H-380-p2) is a numerical count of the men in the original photograph. On 2nd photocopied information sheet (H-380-p3): "Taken beside the Regina Court House at the time of their trial. 1. Johnny Sansregret 2. P. Paranteau 3. Pierre Gardiepui 4. Philip Garnot (Riel's secretary) 5. Albert Monkman 6. Pierre Vandall 7. Babtiste Vandall 8. Touissaint Lucier (reputed to be the strongest man in North West) 9. Maxime Dubois 10. Timmus Short 11. Jean-Baptiste Tourond 12. Emmanuel Champagne."
A Pilot Behavioral and Biological Surveillance Survey for HIV and Other Bloodborne Infections Among Aboriginal People in Regina, Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
J. Tarasuk
S. Ogunnaike-Cooke
C. Archibald
M. Poitras
M. Hennink ... [et al.]
Canada Communicable Disease Report, vol. 40, no. 18, Blood, Cell and Tissue Transplant Surveillance, November 2014, pp. 388-396
Description
Pilot study of the A-Track system, which monitors prevalence of infections and associated risk behaviours and socio-demographics. Sample size was 1,064 and data was gathered from 2011 to 2012.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 388.
Plains Cree Identity: Borderlands, Ambiguous Genealogies and Narrative Irony
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Neal McLeod
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 2, 2000, pp. 437-454
Description
Argues that the trend toward organizing along language specific lines is misleading and limiting because it oversimplifies familial and linguistic relationships.
Plan of Position at Battle of Batoche May 12th 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Sketch of location of the Battle of Batoche.
Police-Reported Aboriginal Crime in Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nathalie L. Quann
Shelley Trevethan
Description
Three main sources of data were the 1996 Census of the Population and the 1997 aggregate and incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR).
Policy Relating to Aboriginal People as a Designated Equity Group
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Description
Reveals policy that was adopted, November 15, 2000, by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission that deals with employment equity.
Portraits of Interest - Sketches
Documents & Presentations
Description
Portrait sketches of key figures in the Northwest Resistance. Subjects include Mrs. T. Charles Watson, Major T.C. Watson, Lt.-Col. the Hon. W.N. Kennedy, Corporal Lethbridge, Col.-Sergt. Cooper, and Capt. Herbert Swinford. Caption of sketches: "(1) Mrs. T. Charles Watson, who has commenced a series of dramatic readings in aid of local patriotic funds; (2) Major T.C. Watson, (late of H.M. service), commanding the troops raised at Yorkton, Assiniboia; (3) Lt.-Col. the Hon. W.N. Kennedy, of the 90th Batt.
Portraits of Interest - Sketches. - 1885.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Portrait sketches of key figures in the Northwest Resistance. Sketch subjects include Lieut. A.Y. Scott, Bugler Foulkes, and Lieut-Colonel Bond.