Interview includes two stories: the first about a boy who saves a boy and wins a wife in the process; a second about a boy who upon returning to his band with a wife becomes chief.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 1, January 1976, p. 12
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Describes ceremony on Sweetgrass Reserve in Saskatchewan; administrative offices officially opened by Dr. J. Cliff McIsaac (Liberal representative from Battleford/Kindersley area).
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 15, no. 3, May 1976, pp. [28-29]
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Highlights of speeches by Morris Thompson (Bureau of Indian Affairs), Chief Dan George (poet, actor), and Deana Jo Harragarra (Miss Indian America XXII) at Brigham Young University.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 112-121
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Canative Housing Corporation was created to help provide and maintain residential accommodations for low-income Métis families moving to Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
A photograph of First Nations dancers in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.
File contains a list of accomplishments by the Diefenbaker government including policies on development of the North, and describes how this, along with housing and education programs has helped the Inuit population. Also, notes for a speech about the role the North and its people should play in Canadian development, and how development would give prosperity to the Inuit.
Edward Shearer worked in the La Ronge area in the late 1950s and later moved to Prince Albert where he was associated with the Indian/Metis Friendship Centre. He was a friend of Malcolm Norris.
This file contains "Sinasia Remembers" the reminiscences of Harriet E. Gerry (unpublished), and published articles about her work nursing among the Indians of western Canada. Her extensive memoir is made up of several short stories and anecdotes about the many communities she worked in. These include Onion Lake, Kehewin Reserve, Leask, Sturgeon Lake, Cold Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, One Arrow Reserve, Piapot Reserve and many in British Columbia later in her career.
Helen and Joe Wheaton lived in Prince Albert where Joe worked for the Saskatchewan government. They were active in the CCF party and became friends of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 1, January 1976, p. 14
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Victor Thunderchild from Thunderchild First Nation and Joe Roan of Hobbema, living at Smallboy's Camp, are researching traditions for the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College (SICC).
"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 polices of the time.
Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.
Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.
Discusses development of Métis culture and values, the history of their agricultural colonies, and the impact of settlement and subsequent changes to the economy of the region.
Interviewee discusses area of land covered when living by traditional trapping,hunting and fishing; relationship between residents of various northern settlements; and bringing freight by barge from Lesser Slave Lake.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, 1975, pp. 13-21
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Using anthropological and colonial sources presents an alternative way of thinking about the tribe's motivations and activities in the conflict with New England colonists.
Discussion about the meanings of various Indian words in English ; family relationships ; and the cannibal dance known as Hamatsa. Mentions a fire in Katit, British Columbia in 1935.