Amnesty International’s Submissions to Part II of the Ipperwash Inquiry
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Amnesty International Canada
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Presentation given on behalf of Amnesty International Canada at the Ipperwash Inquiry into the September 6, 1995 Ontario Provincial Police shooting of Dudley George.
Discussion paper submitted to part two of the Ipperwash Inquiry, which was established to look into issues surrounding the death of Dudley George during a protest over land rights.
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Caption: "Indian Commissioner Dewdney (seated centre with bowler) and Indian leaders in the Regina region. The heavy military presence was designed to ensure Indian neutrality." On back of photograph: "Parade at Regina (Sask.) after close of Rebellion."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Federal government site providing links to emergency management and preparedness, national security, community safety, crime prevention, law enforcement and corrections. Responsible for all aspects of safety across Canada, deals with crime, natural disasters, terrorism etc.
Personal diary of Major Smith of the I.S.C. Toronto Brigade during the Brigade's march west. Observations include health of fellow soldiers, the weather, and the monotony of waiting for next orders. Brief entries after 23 April 1885, final entry on 18 May 1885. Diary has metal clasp, black cloth covers and marbleized end papers. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Draft of statement by General Middleton dated 2 July 1885 at Fort Pitt expressing satisfaction with the officers and men who served under him during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Draft of statement by General Middleton, dated 4 July 1885, written while on board the steamer "Marquis" and pertaining to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Williams. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Small notebook of "C" Company, Infantry School Corps, documenting daily 'officer of the day' postings, brigade orders from Lt.-Col. Otter, arrival of padres, daily lists of company orders and notification of church parades and target practice. All entries made from Battleford, NWT; most made by Lt. J.M. Sears and Lt. R.L. Wadmore. Entries made in black ink and primarily blue pencil. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.
This item describes the state of the infantry brigade stationed at Camp Fort Pitt on 2 July 1885. Categories include members absent with / without leave, hospital attendants and casualities. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Coverage of the trial of Louis Riel, including an appeal of Riel's death sentence. Also covered is Poundmaker's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Copy of the Daily Leader; includes verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including closing speeches of Counsel and a speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including Riel's sentencing. Also covered is Poundmaker and Thomas Scott's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the reply of Christopher Robinson, prosecuting attorney. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including judge's charge to jury and the final speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including an editorial approving Riel's death sentence, and a continuation of Riel's final speech. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Greetings from the Mayor of Selkirk, MB, James Colceugh, applauding the forces members for their bravery for their country during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Photocopied partial pages of the Saskatchewan Herald, dated 15 June 1885, 25 September 1885, 19 October 1885, and 21 October 1885, with stories relating to the Northwest Resistance.
North Dakota Law Review, vol. 82, no. 3, The Pedagogy of American Indian Law, 2006, pp. 997-1032
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Looks at the environmental law legislation on the state and federal levels; controlling international treaty law and amending the state nuisance law.
Scroll down to page [997] to read article.
File contains a photocopy of Arthur O. Wheeler's daily diary from March to July, 1885. Wheeler served in the Survey (scout) Corp for the Government, and was present during some of the battles of the 1885 rebellion.