Image of wounded soldiers leaving for Saskatoon likely from Fish Creek on 2 May 1885 during the Northwest Resistance. A trail of men on horseback and horse-drawn wagons are visible.
Alexander Campbell served as a sergeant with the 7th Fusiliers, a battalion of militia which was headquartered in London, Ontario. This unit was called into active service on 1 April 1885 and, within a week, had embarked on their journey west -- a journey made more arduous by the gaps in the railway above Lake Superior. After stops in Winnipeg and Swift Current, the 7th Fusiliers did not reach the area of the fighting until after General Middleton's forces had defeated the Métis at Batoche.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 14
Description
Comments on the sixth annual event, which focuses on the housing crisis in Saskatchewan, and the organizations that are working towards alleviating the situation.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 5, May 2007, p. 15
Description
Comments on an annual Aboriginal education conference that features workshops and speakers including keynote speaker Dr. Marie Battiste.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Canadian Art, vol. 24, no. 2, Summer, 2007, pp. 44-48
Description
Discusses the many themes, including forgiveness, which run through the versatile artist's work and discusses the exhibition held at the University of Saskatchewan entitled Buffalo Boy's Heart On: Buffalo Boy's 100 Years of Wearing His Heart on His Sleeve.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 10, October 2007, p. 15
Description
Looks at a project, My Home III and My Home IV, that provides housing for young women at risk due to negative lifestyles.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Methodological Series (Department of Justice Canada, Research and Statistics Division)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Kitchen
Description
Saskatoon portion of study found that Aboriginal people, lone-parents and low income families were vulnerable to violent and major property crimes. High Crime Areas were clustered on west side of inner city.
Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada
The Art of the State Series ; no. 3
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Description
Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 11
Description
Looks at changing the teaching model and renewing the program in an effort to modernize the Native Studies department.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 3, March 2007, p. 17, 22
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Brief interview with the principal of a new school in a core neighborhood and her pride of her Métis roots.
Article located by scrolling to page 17 and 22.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 8
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Comments on a function held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and Dakota Dunes Casino to raise funds for theSaskatoon Food Bank.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 20
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Looks at the renaming of the Joe Duquette High School to the Oskayak (means young people in Cree) High School.
Article located by scrolling to page 20.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 16
Description
Looks at the addition of four new academies, hockey, drama, cultural arts and language arts, aimed at keeping students enrolled in school and increasing enrollment.
Article located by scrolling down to page 16.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, pp. 22-23
Description
Describes the authors time spent with a residential school survivor and the haunting stories the survivor still remembers about the abuse she suffered.
Article located by scrolling to page 22-23.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, pp. 1-2,11
Description
Brief profile of Dr. Ron Laliberte and the Department of Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to pages 2 and 11.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 9
Description
Looks at a pilot program, run by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in Saskatoon, that helps brain injured individuals go on outings including attending sharing circles, smudges, etc.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 11, November 2007, p. 10
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Looks at video shown to Saskatoon high school students, at the Honouring Residential School Survivors Symposium, followed by talks with three survivors from the video.
Article located by scrolling to page 10.
Contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Saskatoon Indian and Native Friendship Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, land claims, self-government, on- and off-reserve Aboriginals, training of Aboriginals in education and law enforcement, and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 51 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, land claims, self-government, racism and discrimination, and Metis and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains a presentation by Emile Bell relating to the negative effects of residential schools and the impact of AIDS on Aboriginal people in Canada. Bell, a co-founder of Joe Duquette High School in Saskatoon, works with street people in Saskatoon where the majority are Aboriginal. He calls on the Commission to help provide financial compensation for survivors of residential school abuse, and funding for a shelter for those living on the streets. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains an individual presentation by John Hart relating to existing affirmative action programs, particularly the Saskatchewan program and the federal program. The goal of affirmative action is to bring Aboriginal people into the workforce equivalent to the numbers in the total population. Hart concludes his presentation by saying affirmative action in Saskatchewan and Canada is not working and calls on the Commission to help make employers aware of it. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Bill Hanson that initially recalls his 30 years of experience in the Aboriginal political movement in Canada. The rest of the presentation addresses a wide range of subjects, including education, land claims and self-government, economic development and poor management of band funding. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Cheryl Ogram and Cal Albright relating to the Aboriginal Relations Subcommittee, part of the Race Relations Committee. A number of recommendations are offered, including policies and programs affecting Aboriginal people be reviewed for systemic racism as well as cultural sensitivity and appropriateness, after consultation with Aboriginal people. Also recommended is all municipalities consulting with the Aboriginal community on any new policies that affect the community. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Cheryl Starr whose organization working in conjunction with the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Prevention Program. She is a strong advocate of the numerous Aboriginal youth conferences happening more frequently in Saskatchewan and Canada, and feels this forum is critical for youth to speak for themselves and lobby for positive changes affecting them and their families. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Chief Lindsay Cyr and Felix Musqua addressing the failure of the Charlottetown Accord and the position that their organization will still pursue; "the inherent right to nationhood, self-government, jurisdiction, systems of laws, resource rights, distinct languages, cultures and values." Cyr then states that his organization will table its documentation later in the year. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Chris Axworthy relating to his constituency that encompasses a large Aboriginal population made up of status Indians living off-reserve, as well as non-status Indians and Metis people. He is aware of the feeling of disfranchisement of urban Aboriginal people, the need for self-government, and for more funding for Aboriginal post-secondary education. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Cindy Sparvier, social worker at the all-Aboriginal high school in Saskatoon. The staff at Joe Duquette address common and painful issues with the students and help them work through their problems, as well as providing an education based on Aboriginal values and history. She calls on the Commission to help secure funding for either an expansion of the present school or for a new facility. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Claude Petit expressing frustration with the ability of his organization to offer services and organize events for Aboriginal veterans without funding. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David Arnot
Description
File contains a presentation by David Arnot, Battlefords Justice Advisory Council. Arnot, presenting on behalf of the Battlefords Justice Advisory Council delivers a presentation first dealing with the Katapamisuak project which deals with community justice, and the workings of the general justice system as they pertain to Aboriginal peoples. Commissioners Blakeney and Erasmus discuss justice issues with Arnot following the presentation.
File contains a presentation by Dennis Sapp and Victor Cote describing the difficulties of being disabled in Saskatoon. They believes changes in the disabled transit service, and in policies for housing, education and employment would benefit all Aboriginal disabled people. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.