Dr. Alice Kehoe at Francois-Finlay Post Excavation
Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. Located just about 150 kilometres east of Prince Albert, below Finlay's Falls near present-day Nipawin, Saskatchewan, the stockaded post was the focus of 20th century archeological excavations.Duck Lake Agency - Ledger 1885-89, 1921-29
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Duck Lake Battle Grounds
The Education of American Indians: A Survey of the Literature
Emil Wings
Eskimo Telephone Operator
Excavating Post Walls at Francois Post (near Nipawin)
Historical note:
The post was built in 1763 the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. The site is now underwater due to the nearby dam project.Excavation of Francois-Finlay Post
Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. The site is currently under Tobin Lake, which was created by the construction of the Francois-Finlay dam.The Face Pullers: Ch. 1 Images - Big Bear 1825-88
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Chief Bobtail and Son
The Face Pullers: Ch. 1 Images - Lt. Gov. Edgar Dewdney, Piapot and Montreal Garrison Artillery
The Face Pullers: Ch. 1 Images - North-West Rebellion Participants from Both Sides
Photograph of a group of participants in the Northwest Resistance, from both sides. Left to Right: Constable Black, Louis Cochin, Inspector R.B.Deane, Alexis Andre, Beverly Robertson, Horse Child, Big Bear, Alexander Stewart, Poundmaker. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Poundmaker
The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - Deerfoot with rifle
The Face Pullers: Ch.2 Images - Sarcee Woman
The Face Pullers: Ch. 2 Images - Unidentified Blood Warrior
Subject holding rifle, sitting on animal hide wearing traditional clothing. Shot in studio. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch. 3 Images - Staff and Students of Government Industrial School
Photograph of the staff and students of a government industrial school in Fort Qu'Appelle. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.