Leonie Sandercock discusses documentary, Finding Our Way a documentary about Burns Lake municipality, the reserve in the middle and the Carrie Nation.
Duration: 47.12.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. Audios contain general information on the First Nations involved, recordings of Elders, explanation of the legends, and legends recorded in both English and the original First Nations language.
An interview which discusses the signing of Treaty 8: understanding of promises made, the establishment of Wood Buffalo Natural Park, and the need for a reserve at Fort Chipewyan for trapping and hunting.
Collection of photographs depicting individuals from the Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana and some scenes from Glacier National Park (U.S.) during the early twentieth century. Images included were digitized from photographic negatives.
Interview includes a description of life on the reserve that describes milking, sheep-shearing and fishing weirs. It also consists of stories about a woman whose husband turned into a lizard; a story of Wisakedjak; and how Thunder Blanket killed his wife and then himself.
Interview includes a story of an evil spirit which caused an epidemic that killed many people. She also tells of the sale of their reserve and the subsequent moves to Sweet Grass Reserve and then to Moosomin Reserve.
Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.
Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.
Basic information about Buffalo Lake, East Prairie, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, Gift Lake, Kikino, Paddle Prairie, and Peavine settlements and each First Nation in Alberta.
Catherine Anne Martin examine the traditions of her Mi'kmaq family, and during a visit home for the annual St. Anne's Feast Day at Chapel Island, she explores values which have endured, adapted, and evolved. Accompanying material: Study Guide.
Duration: 32:28.
American Antiquity, vol. 60, no. 1, January 1995, pp. 59-79
Description
Explores the argument in favour of migration in the development of Northern Iroquoian culture in northeastern North America and examines the history of the controlling model that has dominated regional archaeological interpretation for the past half century.
Looks at the negotiation for sacred lands in South Dakota and Arizona as an example of the relationship between Native populations and the American government.
Occupied Indian Reserves, Settlements and Communities, 1961
Percentage Distribution of Registered Indians, 1968
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Energy
Mines and Resources Canada]
Description
Shows occupied Indian Reserves, settlements, and major linguistic groups. Small inset map shows extent of major linguistic groups at the time of first European contact.