A brief overview of the history of Fort Battleford created for Fort Battleford National Historic Park in 1961. Produced by the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources: National Historic Sites Division. The booklet covers the Forts origins as a police post, the events of the 1885 uprising, and the decline of the fort as well as the establishment of a park.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
John Diefenbaker speaking to reporters as aboriginal children look on. Taken during his trip to open the town of Inuvik, North West Territories, 21 July 1961. An RCMP officer is partially visible behind Diefenbaker.
This file contains a presentation by Tom Uvloriak expressing frustration with the inability of his group to secure substantial funding to continue selling crafts made by local artists. Uvloriak seeks assistance with locating the proper government department for arts funding.