An Absolutely Uncritical Look at What Has Been Written About the Métis.
Speech given at the1885 and After Conference held in Saskatoon in 1985 looks at historical ideologies regarding Métis culture in a contemporary context.
Speech given at the1885 and After Conference held in Saskatoon in 1985 looks at historical ideologies regarding Métis culture in a contemporary context.
Historical note:
The Rocky Mountain Rangers, under Captain Stewart, and the Moose Mountain Scouts, under Captain White, were also put in commission for service during the 1885 Resistance.Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
Interviewees were: Leroy Wesaw, Pat Wesaw, Rose Maney, Amy Lester Skendandore, Floria Forcia, Clarise Krause, Phyllis Fastwolf, Peggy DesJarlait, Rosebud Yellow Robe, Willard LaMere, Mae Chevalier, Marlene Straus, Ada Powers, Roselle Mars, Claire Young, Inez Running Bear Dennison, Susan Powers, Cornelia Penn, Vince Catches, Ann Lim, Dan Battise, Margaret Redcloud, Joe White, and Joan Takahara.
Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.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.Historical note:
Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan began as a program within the College of Arts and Sciences in 1981; by 1983 it had become a full department.