Tells the story of a Métis woman who appears to be quite happy and content in her common-law marriage to a Hudson's Bay Company clerk until he deserts her because of her background and company policy.
Duration: 57:01
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 10, no. 1, The History of American Indian Leadership, Winter, 1986, pp. 47-63
Description
An examination of the cultural differences in the interpretations of certain English words and how they affect tribal and federal government relations and communications.
Extracts from the diary of George B. Murphy, of Qu'Appelle, transport officer of the Battleford Column, Second Division of the North West Field Force, sent out to suppress the 1885 resistance. Entries from March 17 - July 16, 1885. Entries mostly include communications regarding troop movements.
Review of Law and Social Change, vol. 14, 1986, pp. 437-453
Description
Discusses misuse of artifacts, development of law pertaining to cultural objects which have been sold, stolen or excavated, and dealing with the issue of repatriation.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 25, no. 3, May 1986, pp. [1-11]
Description
Provides an historical overview of conflict between school and community and asserts that Native American involvement in curriculum is essential for successful reading programs.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Autumn, 1986, pp. 9-16
Description
Argues that in the 1980s lack of a professionally guided research academic recognition is a major obstacle for Indigenous Studies and that the greatest success has been the development of Tribal Colleges, e.g.. Navajo Community College.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Autumn, 1986, pp. 59-65
Description
Argues that the course "Native Music of North America" offered by the Washington State University reflects a significant change in philosophy at the institution.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 223-240
Description
Examines issues of prejudice and reverse discrimination due to changing employment conditions in Norman Wells, NWT, and site of an Esso Resources oil refinery.
A photograph of Native people on horseback near wagon probably on Saskatoon exhibition grounds. It is a colour photo that has a yellow tint. Two of the people wear head-dresses and there is the back of a wagon visible at the right.
Book review of: Negotiating Aboriginal Self-Government by David c. Hawkes.
Erratum: In vol. 2 no.2, the author of the review of David Hawkes's book, Negotiating Self-Government was mistakenly identified as Mark Stevason. The correct spelling is Mark Stevenson.
Negative of a black and white sketch of Metis leader Louis Riel and his followers. Riel is on horseback in a fur cap and buckskin jacket, surrounded by traditionally dressed men of indigenous and metis descent.
Image showing forage supplies - sacks of oats in foreground and hay bales in background - for the soldiers of the North West Field Force. Some soldiers standing on sacks of oats; location unknown.
This file contains a handwritten poem by James L. Robertson titled North West Rebellion / No. 2. March 19th, ‘85. The poem describes the gathering that led to the Prince Albert Volunteer force and includes various names of the Volunteers. Robertson writes of the impending battle against the Sioux at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan and wishes the volunteers well. The letter was donated to the Prince Albert Historical Society Museum by Fred M. Henderson of Victoria, BC in 1979.
Sketch of the steamer "Northwest" arriving at Battleford with General Middleton. Horses and wagons loaded with supplies in foreground; "Northwest" beached in background.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 47-51
Description
Response to paper Indian Policy in the New Conservative Government Part I, The Nielsen Task Force of 1985 and Part II, The Nielsen Task Force in the Context of Recent Policy Initiative by Sally M. Weaver.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 53-63
Description
Response to paper Indian Policy in the New Conservative Government by Sally Weaver, which analyzes the Progressive Conservative (led by Brian Mulroney) government's record during its first two years in power.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 65-77
Description
Response to paper Indian Policy in the New Conservative Government Part I, The Nielsen Task Force of 1985 and Part II, The Nielsen Task Force in the Context of Recent Policy Initiative by Sally M. Weaver.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 79-84
Description
Reply to commentaries on paper Indian Policy in the New Conservative Government Part I, The Nielsen Task Force of 1985 and Part II, The Nielsen Task Force in the Context of Recent Policy Initiative