Giving Voice to Our Ancestors
An edited transcript of Verna Kirkness' speech, at the Mokakit Education Research Conference in 1992, about the teachings of Indigenous ancestors.
An edited transcript of Verna Kirkness' speech, at the Mokakit Education Research Conference in 1992, about the teachings of Indigenous ancestors.
Includes text and images.
Historical note:
Consists of an interview with Joe Sylvester where he gives an account of Indian medicine; legends concerning migration of Algonquin Indians; the role of elders; of the deterioration of reservation conditions following World War II; the religious significance of the number "four"; views on welfare and its role in disrupting traditional Indian values; and a legend about the origin of the drum.
Notes and sketches from a trip taken by John Franklin Boyd in July and August, 1885, from Minnedosa, Manitoba to visit Prince Albert and the places involved in the North-West Rebellion.
Historical note:
Charles Arkoll Boulton (b. 17 April 1841 - d. 15 May 1899) is noted for his role in the Red River and North-West Resistances.Historical note:
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie was involved in the Battle of Batoche.