A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
A conference where several speakers discuss the role of the elders in guiding the younger generation and in preserving the past. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
A discussion about the construction of log and birch canoes ; the tuberculosis epidemic ; the effects of non-Indians on Indian life style : spiritual values, hunting; fishing; land use, etc.
Elders stress the importance of tradition and, in particular, the religious and medical traditions of the Indian people.Accounts of two visits to the world of the dead.
A conference discussing comparison of Indian and Christian religions and religious ceremonies, traditional songs and dances, and history of Europeans in North America from the Indian viewpoint.
General comments: Alexina was a very co-operative and eager person. She knew a lot about the Metis history and what happened. She told us that her father was a sort of politician. She also told us that she started organizing a Metis chapter near Debden. No index terms are provided.
The 25-minute black-and-white video filmed and produced by staff of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan in 1978 at Deschambault Lake It records the making of snowshoes, from the splitting of a log to the completed snowshoes.
This report summarizes the comments which interested parties made to Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park.
This report outlines how Parks Canada intends to protect and present the important historical and cultural resources of Batoche National Historic Park. Includes photographs of various buildings at Batoche between 1880-1915.
Interviewee is asked about schooling, language, work, social life, religion, food and clothing, medical care, the Depression, and politics. No index terms are provided.
Buffalo Narrows trapper John Hansen says "steady trapping can make a good living for anyone these days." Page One: picture of John Hansen. Page Two: picture of pelts.
Camsell Portage has become a smaller community in recent years as economic activities in the area have dwindled and public institutions have shut down. Page one: map outlining location of community. Page Two: a picture of the community.
Consists of an interview with Carl Lewis where he discusses his trips throughout North and South American visiting various Indian tribes. He also discusses the role of the rifle in the conquest of North America. He gives a general account of the course of historical events in Canada.
Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the migration of the Potawatomi Indians and a general description of reserve life; an account of the importance of midwives and a brief description of naming ceremonies; and tells a story about an old man who remembered seeing the Chicago fire.
Consists of an interview where he gives a description of naming ceremonies, explains the significance of "grandfathers" in Indian sprituality, and recounts several ghost stories.
Department Of Northern Saskatchewan (photographer)
Description
The Great Caribou Feast was held at the community's school in February with great success. Page one: two pictures of cutting up caribou meat. Page two: one picture of caribou processing, one picture of community residents. Page three: two pictures of caribou being cooked, one picture of it being eaten.
Consists of an interview with Eliza Kneller where she describes the smallpox epidemic following World War I. She gives a description of basket making, an account of life in a Catholic school in Chicago and an account of New Year's celebrations amongst children.
Consists of an interview where she gives a brief account of Indian medicine; she mentions accounts she has heard of the War of 1812; and mentions certain superstitions.
Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood as well as recounting stories that she heard as a child.
Consists of an interview where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood and an account of Christmas festivities. She also gives brief mention of ghost stories and native superstitions.
Consists of an interview with a general discussion on superstitions, the use of nature to forecast weather and other general reminiscences of her life.
Consists of an interview where she discusses the abuses of the educational system when she was a child. She also gives an account of her experiences during the Second World War.