Program of exhibit of Canadian Woodland Indian contemporary native art. Short article and references by Bernhard Cinader; includes photographs and biographies of artists.
A set of 19 photos of Napthelie McKenzie showing how a fish can be cooked upwanask style over an open fire, without a frying pan, using sticks to hold it. Birchbark can serve as a plate in the bush.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Charles W. Mathers
Description
Sioux Chief Sleeping Bull in warrior's clothing outside of a painted tipi near Edmonton.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Charles W. Mathers
Description
Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman next to a Red River Cart and horse near Edmonton. House in background.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Description
Commissioner Amedee Forget with group of Indigenous Chiefs and Elders, probably at the Territorial Exhibition.
Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
17 images (5 scanned here) of a First Nations Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre in Saskatoon taken on February 13, 1976. They show meeting rooms and sleeping quarters
50 images (12 of which have been scanned here) of First Nations leaders speaking to guests at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon on April 22, 1976. Many wear full head dresses. It appears to be a gathering to discuss treaty issues led by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Chief David Ahenakew.
Scanned image shows a group of women and a child posing for a portrait at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre fashion show held on February 19, 1976.
First 5 pages same as regular Issue 134; The "Sugar Cane Tintin"; last page is typed by Father LeJeune and is a declaration of debt of "a few hundred dollars" and solicitation for support through subscriptions.
Historical note:
Photoengraving: The Indian Chiefs of British Columbia.
A set of 25 photographs of Jemima Charles and Lydia McKenzie showing the making of bannock in a pan. Bannock can be made quickly and is ideal for life in the bush as it needs no long rising time in a warm place like bread does.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Frederick Steele
Description
Black and white photo of Indigenous man, "Black Plume" , wearing embroidered coat and holding ceremonial stick.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.