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.
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.
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.
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.
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of traditional Indian food. She gives a brief account of Indian medicine and she has a lengthy discussion of funeral customs.
Interviewee is asked about school, work history, social life, religion, food and clothing, politics, the Depression, and family history. No index terms are provided.
Frank McIntyre of Patuanak shares various stories about life in the Patuanak region. Page one, Frank McIntyre and his family in 1935. Page two, Frank McIntyre standing on the grounds of the Patuanak rectory.
GENERAL COMMENTS: Fred Kellar is of Dutch/German descent but has lived common-law with a Metis much of his life. He gives a general account of his life. No index terms are provided.
Program booklet of a primarily Ontario native hand crafts exhibition in Toronto, ON. Short articles on the various aspects of hand crafts precede lists of exhibitors and their works. Hand crafts include basketry, beadwork, clothing, headdresses, dolls, footwear, snowshoes, pipes and rattles.
Department Of Northern Saskatchewan (photographer)
Description
A portrait of Isabelle Bishop of Green Lake. Her opinion is expressed on various topics such as poverty, work ethic and trading. One picture of Isabelle.
Consists of an interview where she gives a general account of her working life, difficulties encountered with the Children's Aid Society and its role in the disruption of the nuclear family.
This is tape IH-SD.74 (transcript disc 187) which is a duplicate of the previous taped interview and of a better quality sound. No transcription provided in this file. Please see file # IH-SD.73 for details.The quality of tape SD.74 is better than SD.73. No index terms provided.