Folder containing correspondence to and from Reverend H.C. Montgomery regarding subsidization of denominational schools and discrimination, education of children in Yukon, missionary work. Comments on these letters.
This file contains documents (itineraries, correspondence, requests for audience) related to Diefenbaker's visit to Winnipeg and NWT, including a meeting with Indigenous and Inuit representatives. An issue of The Catholic Voice which includes information on their involvement with the Nahanni people. A letter regarding the attendance of indigenous students and an Indian and Northern Health Services hospital.
Correspondence Relating to Diefenbaker's leadership in regards to Indigenous people, as well as restricted information relating to the situation at John Smith Reserve, and Chief Andrew Bear.
Correspondence between the Diefenbaker office and John Brundle, who has spent time on the Snake Island Reserve, with enclosed booklet entitled "The Rape of Snake Island Indian Reserve by the Department of Indian Affairs, Ottawa, and the Township of North Gwillimbury, Ontario."
Folder containing a letter entitled "Indians Beware" by Andy Paull, President of the Native American Brotherhood, warning of the Federal Government's plans to assimilate Indigenous peoples into white society. Also, correspondence from Paul regarding taxation of Indigenous people living on reserves, amendments to the Indian Act and assistance. 2 issues of The Thunderbird.