File includes a pamphlet from the Manitoba Metis Nation with advice about how to vote on the Charlottetown Accord. Personal statement by Yvon Dumont, President of the Metis National Council and Manitoba Metis Federation included in pamphlet.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 82, no. 3, September 2001, p. 592
Description
Book review of: Alberta's North by Donald G. Wetherell and Irene R.A. Kmet. Book is part of the Alberta Reflections series, its focus includes "Native/non-Native relations, technological development, and federal/provincial relations."
Teacher's guide with detailed unit plans, based on a thematic approach to the novel. The guide is primarily aimed at adult learners, but could be used for high school classes.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, 1992, pp. 147-183
Description
Book reviews of 12 books:
Prison of Grass: Canada from a Native Point of View by Howard Adams.
From Wooden Ploughs to Welfare: Why Indian Policy Failed in the Prairie Provinces by Helen Buckley.
To Please the Caribou: Painted Caribou-Skin Coats Worn by the Naskapi, Montagnais, Cree Hunters of the Quebec-Labrador Peninsula by Dorothy K. Burnham.
Manitoba's Metis Settlement Scheme of 1870 Paul L. A. H. Chartrand.
Disputed Waters: Native Americans and the Great Lakes Fishery by Robert Doherty.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains by Charles A.
Material contained in the newspaper published in Montreal from 1869 until 1883; includes news from North American and Europe as well as some 4000 images.
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "An Indian Murder Case". This first section describes, via Peter Hourie account, a murder near the Mission at Lebret. The next section, entitled "Star Blanket", concern's Star Blanket's actions during the 1885 Resistance. The final section, "Star Blanket's Statement" is his account of his involvement in the Resistance taken by Hawkes during an interview at Joseph La Roque's house.
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Rebellion of 1885". The first section, "A Retrospect", is a brief introduction to the Resistance. It further broken down into "The Grievances" and the "Bill of Rights".
Chapter XII, "Rebellion". A summary of the events concerning the 1885 Resistance. Hawkes separates the sections into "The Fighting", "Fish Creek", "Batcoche", "Captain Howard and his Gatling Gun", "Cut Knife", "The Alberta Field Force: Frenchman's Butte", "The Ballad of the Near-Battle of Cussed Creek". The chapter includes images of the North West Mounted Police guard room, Regina Barracks, Tourand's Home, the stone house at Warman Ferry, an old house in Duck Lake, Old Mill at Duck Lake, Store at Duck Lake, the remains of the old convent at St. Laurent, "Riel's Councillors".
Chapter XIII, "Prince Albert and the Rebellion". A short account of the Resistance and its effects on Prince Albert by the Editor of the Prince Albert newspaper. Two images included (Telegraph trail and view of Prince Albert in the 1880s).
Chapter XXVI, "How Big Tom Hourie Swam the Saskatchewan In Running Ice with Dispatches". An account of Tom Hourie's legendary service, swimming part of the South Saskatchewan River in order to deliver a message from Middleton to Irvine.
Chapter XXX discusses the execution of Riel and the national reaction before and after. There are several quotations from Riel and his final letter to his mother appears in full.
Extract from The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People by John Hawkes.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-111
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Métis Federation - Winnipeg Regional
Description
Survey (done in 2000) of prisoners, their families, community representatives and service providers was conducted to discover what supports and services were needed while the men were incarnated and upon their release.
Presents a draft paper prepared for the Canadian/Indigenous Studies Association conference in Saskatoon, June 2, 2001 that discusses the history and definition of "Métis".
Presentation made at the Canadian Bar Association in 1992 examining the constitution, histories, and contemporary political processes of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 1, Winter, 2001, pp. 61-74
Description
Conducts an overview of the different definitions of the term "Métis", plus a review of events leading up to the enactment of the Métis Legislation in the province.
File contains the reminiscences of Patrice Fleury who was born in Red River in 1842. He describes Metis Buffalo hunts and the debates in the community leading up to the Riel Rebellion of 1885.
A biographical piece about the Longmore family and the roles they played in the history of Western Canada, including as freighters, soldiers, guides and explorers.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 11-13
Description
Explains various terms including: Status, non-status, Métis and Indian; explores differences and similarities between U.S. and Canadian government policies and terminologies.
Provides discussion of the Powley case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal held that Métis are a people with comparable rights to those of First Nations.
Journal of Mennonite Studies, vol. 19, 2001, pp. [103]-111
Description
Discusses example of how Mennonites have played a role in oppressing Manitoba's Native people even though they may be perceived as the spokespeople for the oppressed.