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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.
Actor Donald Sutherland Featured in Five-Hour 'Riel Commission' - Press release. - 16 April 1985.
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
"A Being of a New World:" The Ambiguity of Mixed Blood in Pauline Johnson's "My Mother"
The Buffalo Hunt
Case Study Report: Willow Bunch Healing Project
Changing Times
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.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Copy of the Document Sent to French Representatives by French People, Red River Settlement, 29 November 1869
Letter signed by 95 people states opposition to Louis Riel's proposal for establishment of a provisional government.
The Crutwell AMNSIS Local #66 recieve Ball Diamond Funds
Encounter [Marie-Anne Lagimodière]
Ending an Era
From Rupert's Land to Canada: Essays in Honour of John E. Foster
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
How the Fiddle Flows
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Macdougall, Brenda, Discusses the Community of Ile a la Crosse (01)
Many Tender Ties
Meeting at St. Boniface--Desire of the French to Retain the Troops
Minutes of the meeting containing four motions expressing confidence in Donald Smith, Member of Parliament and requesting that troops continue to be stationed at St. Boniface.
Métis Participation in the Treaty-Making Process in Ontario: A Reconnaissance
Métis Rights and Land Claims: An Annotated Bibliography
Metis say Proof of Being is a Link to Riel: Identity Issue could be Settles by Courts
Metis Veterans Ready for Battle
Contends that after World War II ended, Metis veterans have seen no federally funded compensation, unlike non-Aboriginal veterans, and are ready to deal with the issue at a political level.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.
Metis Women's Traditional Art Series
Four videos discuss history and techniques of finger weaving, embroidery, rug-making, and beadwork.
Msgr. Provencher and the Native People of Red River, 1818-1853
National Indian and Metis Friendship Centres Meeting in Prince Albert
The North-West Resistance of 1885
The Oblate Construction of the Métis Other: Mission Ambulante Among Les Hivernants, 1830--1880
Parks Canada and the 1885 Rebellion/Uprising/Resistance
Paulet Paul: Métis or “House Indian” Folk-Hero?
Persistent Settlers: The Dispersal and Resettlement of the Red River Métis, 1870-1885
Red River Insurgence, 1869-70
Remembering Riel - Bob Beal and Rod MacLeod. - Article. - May 1985.
Revisiting Riel's Conviction
Riel's 1885 Diary/Le Journal de Riel, 1885
Riel / The Image of Riel in Canadian Culture. - Pamphlet. - [1985?].
Saskatchewan Guide to Historic Sites of the North West Rebellion
A Sign of Forgotten Times?: Alberta Places Little Value on Time Before Settlers
Examines the lack of legal protection for traditional burial sites within the city of Edmonton.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.
The Skirmish at Seven Oaks
Discusses the Battle of Seven Oaks involving Cuthbert Grant, Governor Semple and Lord Selkirk.
A Study of Metis Ethnicity in the Red River Settlement: Quantification and Pattern Recognition in Red River Archaeology
The Summer's Alive in '85: Commemorate '85 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Traditional Métis Socialization and Entertainment
Module discusses both children's and adult's games and sporting activities, dancing, fiddling and traditional folksongs.