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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
The Buffalo Hunt
The Buffalo Lake Métis Site: A Late Nineteenth Century Settlement in the Parkland of Central Alberta
The Campaign of 1885: A Contemporary Account
Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.
Canada and the Métis, 1869-1885
Canadian History - Historic Sites and Monuments - Batoche
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
Dispossession or Adaptation? Migration and Persistence of the Red River Métis, 1835‑1890
Ending an Era
The Forks of the Red and Assiniboine: A Thematic History, 1734-1850; Native Society and Economy in Transition at the Forks, 1850-1900
Two titles in one volume.
From Riel to the Métis
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.
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre 25th Anniversary
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre 25th Anniversary Celebration
Indian and Metis Sask Association of Local Northern Govts Meeting
James Brady #4
James Brady #5
James (Jim) Brady
James (Jim) Brady
Jim Brady #3
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
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.
The Metis
[The Métis]
Métis Participation in the Treaty-Making Process in Ontario: A Reconnaissance
Minutes of the North-West Council 1873-74
Mourning Dove's Voice in Cogewea
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
Ontario's Alleged Fanaticism in the Riel Affair
Paulet Paul: Métis or “House Indian” Folk-Hero?
Persistent Settlers: The Dispersal and Resettlement of the Red River Métis, 1870-1885
A Re-Examination of Race, Class and Society in Red River
The Red River Buffalo Hunt from Red River Settlement
Excerpt from The Red River Settlement describing the spring hunt of 1840.