A photograph in a scrap book (A-792-2) that appears alongside the same photograph as it appeared in a North Battleford newspaper on 7 January 1954. Part of the caption reads: "Florence Fiddler, a bed patient, was completely nonplussed by it all, what with the photographer, a life-sized doll, a telephone set, and Santa in person with another gift." Charlie Beattie plays Santa.
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.
A photograph taken at the North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 22 December 1953. The caption reads: "DR. HEAD, left, on behalf of the hospital staff, presents Archdeacon Hives with a parting gift on the eve of his departure to assume his new duties as Bishop of Keewatin."
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.
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.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions.
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies 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 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.
One photograph taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 22 December 1953. It is found on page 13 of the scrap book (A-792-2). The caption reads: "Chief Swimmer is shown here addressing the assembly before the initiation. Left to right are: Miss J. M. Morton, RN, head of the nursing staff; Edwin Wuttunee, Red Pheasant reserve, interpreter; Chief Sam Swimmer; Dr. P. W. Head, superintendent of the Indian hospital; Archdeacon H. E. Hives, Bishop-elect of Keewatin."
A photograph in a scrap book (A-792-2) on page 19 that shows, left to right, Miss J. M. Morton, unknown, Edwin Awasis, unknown and Charlie Beattie as Santa, taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital on 25 December 1953.
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.
A photograph in a scrap book (A-792-2) that appears alongside the same photograph as it appeared in a North Battleford newspaper on 7 January 1954. Part of the caption reads: "Indian youngsters from several nearby reserves joining in an impromtu pow wow with Santa Claus. Edwin Awasis, second from left, is "sounding off" on his tom tom." Also in the picture are Douglas Awasis, Raymond Pete, Edgar Pete, Gordon Angus and Charlie Beattie plays Santa.
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.
A photograph in a scrap book (A-792-2) that shows Santa (Charlie Beattie) with an unknown Native girl at the North Battleford Indian Hospital 25 December 1953.
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.