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.
Speech given at the1885 and After Conference held in Saskatoon in 1985 looks at historical ideologies regarding Métis culture in a contemporary context.
Examines the influence of the Battle of Seven Oaks on the creation of Métis nationhood.
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.
2nd edition.
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.
Letter signed by 95 people states opposition to Louis Riel's proposal for establishment of a provisional government.
Chronicles the Métis people's struggles for recognition, land and self-government.
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.
"with a new preface and postscript".
General overview of Métis history, dispersion and employment patterns with special reference to the author's family.
Discusses Joseph Zépherin LaRocque, born in Lebret, Saskatchewan, who was one of the very few Métis vernacular historians writing in the early 20th century.
For use with article Last Battle of Seven Oaks, written by Heather Wright and illustrated by Celia Krampien found on p. 30 of the special issue "How Furs Built Canada" of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids. Suitable for Grades 2-6.
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.