Interview includes a biographical account of Antoine Lonesinger's life that includes stories about farming, trapping, house construction and the making of charcoal and lime. He also tells of the murder of an Indian Agent at the hands of a Blackfoot named Owl Eyes.
Interview with Mr Lonesinger who tells stories of Indian agents both good and bad. He also tells of the Battle of the Cut Knife Hill and the banning of the Sundance.
Interview relates to understanding of Treaty #8 promises; the establishment of Wabasca Reserves; and the loss of treaty status by many people in the area.
Historical background, analysis and recommendation from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether the federal government breached its fiduciary obligation when it conducted a surrender of part Reserve 73. ICC ruled 2 to 1 that a settlement should be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) on whether the Crown breached its fiduciary duty to the First Nation prior to reserve creation. ICC concluded Indian Agent failed in his duty to represent the First Nation's interests; and the claim should be resolved through negotiation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]