Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.
Describes how Papaschase took scrip and the members of his band scattered to various other reserves which were then compensated for the loss of the Papaschase Reserve land.
Interview includes a story about a child who was protected by the North Wind. Also included are stories of residential schools; conflict between Indians and Indian agents.Tape IH-045 has not as yet been translated from the Cree language.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 6:38.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 9:57.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 9:31.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 4:55.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 9:39.
Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series.
"October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library."
Duration: 9:57.
An 85-year-old member of Fort McMurray band describes promises of reserve at Waterways, and the breaking of treaty promises regarding fishing and hunting rights.
At age 83, Mr. Gladue looks back on his life as a trapper ; tells of the large area of land covered by trappers, and gives an interesting account of the journey from Wabasca to Yellowknife to purchase a permit. Covers many modes of transportation.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 2000, pp. 102-104
Description
Book review of: LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life by LaDonna Harris edited by H. Henrietta Stockel.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010
Description
Discussion on stories shared by Jeff Baker and his father, Lee Baker on physical and cultural disconnection, and the benefits of listening to and learning from each another.
Book review of: Stolen Life: The Journey of a Cree Woman by Ruby Wiebe and Yvonne Johnson. This is the life story of "the only Native woman in Canada serving a twenty-five-year sentence for first-degree murder".
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll to page 154 to access review.
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ; May 18, 2010
Legends Project
Max'inuxw the Killer Whale Stalks Its Prey
Peace Treaty with the Mi'max'inuxw - The Killer Whales
The Gwich'in Legends
The Little Wren
The Origin of Dances and the Potlatch
The Path of Our Ancestors
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Lalakanis
Pauline Alfred
Henry "Teen" Hunt
Helen "Teen" Hunt
Maxwayalis Charlie Matilpi
Namgis Chief Wawi'igesu
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This segment created in Alert Bay, British Columbia.
Duration: 53.59
Author compares the experiences of her grandmother to those of the character Martha in Sterling's work and asserts that while Martha 's story it is not representative of all the children, it provides a useful introduction to the subject of residential schools.
Canadian Literature, no. 167, First Nations Writing, Winter, 2000, pp. 121-123
Description
Book reviews of: Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter by Janet Campbell Hale and Feminist Readings of Native American Literature: Coming to Voice by Kathleen M. Donovan.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access reviews scroll to p. 121.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 3, 2010, pp. 83-106
Description
"This study interviewed 33 tribal education and human service leaders to examine the challenges faced by one American Indian tribe in providing access to higher education".