Consists of an interview with Chief Martin Morigeau where he gives general reminiscences of his life, including an amusing prank that he played on a preacher.
This file contains a promotional brochure titled "Her Future, Our Challenge," produced by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. It promotes a proposed conference and training centre to be built in Regina. There is a letter inside the pamphlet from Judge Clifford Sifton Davis Q. C. endorsing the project.
Note on back of 8x10 photo: John Robertson, Sports Editor, Regina Leader Post, has plate heaped with fresh fried fish by Indian guide Daniel McKenzie, while another guide, I. Charles (right), watches. In background is Dave Watson, CKCK-TV, having lunch. Meal was prepared by guides on shore of Churchill River, Saskatchewan.
Report includes the following papers:
Report of the Chief by J. Walter Fewkes
The Mythical Origin of the White Buffalo Dance of the Fox Indians by Truman Michelson
The Autobiography of a Fox Indian Woman by Truman Michelson
Notes on Fox Mortuary Customs and Beliefs by Truman Michelson
Notes on the Fox Society Known as "Those Who Worship the Little Spotted Buffalo" by Truman Michelson
The Traditional Origin of the Fox Society Known as "The Singing Around Rite" by Truman Michelson
1 file containing various correspondence, clippings and press releases for activities during Pion-Era. One release describes Chief Bill Eagle's totem pole project and the various indigenous people from the surrounding area. Another article in the Western Farm Scene: "Sun Dance was Important to Indians Spiritual Life". Transcript of "An Address of the Saskatchewan Minister of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation" (5 pages)
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"National publication for the Indian of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decision. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential school and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
File containing a press release regarding assistance for Indian communities living standards, and a Globe and Mail Article entitled "Indians to get Choice of Welfare Programs".
Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in British Columbia, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in the Canadian prairie provinces, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.
Note: The original title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
Title from information card. Unidentified Aboriginal woman holding a young child; float plane being unloaded in background.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 2, no. 2, 1964, pp. 25-31
Description
This article describes the author's experiences as an Anglican missionary in Ontario in the mid-1950s. Aspects of Aboriginal life covered include marriage, kinship, education, value system and religion.
File contains a single negative from Olive Diefenbaker's official opening of a library at the All Saints Residential School in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on January 17, 1964. Scanned image shows Mrs. Diefenbaker sitting and talking with a variety of male and female students in uniform.
File contains 2 negatives showing new construction at the Indian School in Prince Albert (presumably All Saints Residential School or the Prince Albert Indian Student Residence) on August 18, 1964. Scanned image shows a building (apparently a dormitory) under construction.
Black and White photograph of the only remaining sons of Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear. Poundmaker's Son Sakamatayenew is on the left, and Big Bear's son Horse Child is on the right. Both wear western clothing.
The author uses numerous examples of how the legal system works against aboriginals in Canada. Case subjects include practicing medicine without a license, hunting on unoccupied Crown lands in the Northwest Territories, and income tax and traffic laws on reserves. The author calls for examinations of the reserve system and the Indian Act.
File contains two negatives from an upgrading course at the All Saints Residential School in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, April 30, 1964. Scanned image shows a group portrait of students in formal attire.
Black and white photograph of a young blood farmer driving a wagon with what appears to be his family. A woman in the back has a large beaded board strapped to her back with baby in moss bag attached.