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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.
Archdeacon Thomas Vincent of Moosonee and the Handicap of 'Metis' Racial Status
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
Batoche Archaeology Project: 1977: Sturctural and Survey Report
Two titles in one volume.
Batoche Historic Site: Public Comment on the Themes and Objectives
Report dealing with the National Historic Park at Batoche and discussing various proposed improvements and difficulties. Includes discussion of archeaology, classification, preservation, tourist facilities, ecology, historical representation and other issues encountered by the Park.
Book Reviews
The Buffalo Hunt
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.
Clara Pratt Interview #1
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
Don McLean Interview
Ending an Era
Eva Owl Interview #2
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.
The Genealogy of the First Metis Nation: The Development and Dispersal of the Red River Settlement, 1820-1900
A Guide to the Louis Riel Papers
Discusses documents found in the Provincial Archives of Manitoba, Archives de l'Archevêché de Saint-Boniface, Public Archives of Canada, Archives de la Chancellerie de l’Archevêché de Montréal, and Les Archives du Séminaire de Québec and the periods in Riel's life which are not represented in any collections. Two appendices list documents and the repositories in which they are found. Research was conducted as part of the Riel Project and published as The Collected Papers of Louis Riel.
Hearty Co-operation and Efficient Aid, the Metis and Treaty #3
Hold High Your Heads: History of the Métis Nation in Western Canada
Housing the Homeguard at Moose Factory: 1730-1982
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre All Candidates Meeting Addressed by Jim Sinclair
The Indian, the Métis and the Fur Trade: Class, Sexism and Racism in the Transition form "Communism" to Capitalism
Julian Gladue Interview 3
Lagimodiere and Their Descendants, 1635 to 1885
Lawrence Clarke: Architect of Revolt
"La Loche"
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Many Tender Ties
Mark Wolfleg Sr. Interview 2
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 Métis
Intended for use with elementary school students. Some language is outdated due year of publication (1980).