Elders discuss: payment for chiefs; conduct of and assistance at ceremonies; need for respect towards ceremonies and ceremonial locations. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.
Elders, men and women, reminisce on their early lives involving hard work and strict discipline and voice regrets that the young people of today are not given enough guidance.
Discussion of the need to preserve dances and other ceremonies in their original format and to show respect for them. No date given, probably Dec. 5-8, 1972 like the other files in this series.
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
On information card: Grave found in association with La Loche House with a Hudson's Bay Fort. Principle features are the cross at the head of the grave and a picket wood fence. Methy Portage, SK.
"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 policies of the time.
Report includes the following papers:
Report of the Chief by J. Walter Fewkes
The Osage Tribe: Rite of Vigil by Francis La Flesche Includes Osage versions and literal translation.