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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 3, March 1977, pp. 5-6
Description
Drinking water contaminated on Red Earth Reserve, 60 miles north of Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
An Analysis of Indian Violence: The Cherokee Example
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence French
Jim Hornbuckle
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 4, Winter, 1977-1978, pp. 335-356
Description
Author argues that violence in Cherokee communities can be attributed to the combination social-structural problems found on reservations and the erosion of traditional cultural norms.
Bella Crane Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Bella Crane
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes the sale of part of the Louis Bull Reserve.
Bentley Argues Water Safe Although No Standards Set
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 4, April 1977, p. 11
Description
Director of the Saskatchewan Medical Services Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare claims radon level in Red Earth Reserve water is not a hazard.
A Brief History and Potential Future Vision for Additions to Reserves
Alternate Title
Nation Rebuilding Series ; vol. 2
Research Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; Fall, 2022
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
The Decision-Making Process behind Urban Reserve Development
Alternate Title
Nation Rebuilding Series ; vol. 2
Research Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; Fall, 2022
E-Books
Author/Creator
Charles Cirtwill
Ken Coates
Rachel Rizzuto
Dezerman Courtoreille (St. Germaine) Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dezerman Courtoreille
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
History of Lesser Slave Lake reserves, and details of the history of Swan River Reserve.
Dolphus Davis Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dolphus Davis
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
History of Lesser Slave Lake Reserves, and details of the history of Swan River Reserve.
Don Nielson Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Don Nielson
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Don Nielson was one of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964. He talks about the differences between Metis groups in the north and south and Norris's fight against government funding.
Don Nielson Interview 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Don Nielson
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
One of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964 discusses problems within native organizations between north and south, status and non-status, Liberal and CCF.
Elizabeth Deschamps Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Deschamps
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Talks about the Louis Bull Reserve land sale and the Ma-Me-O Beach lease.
Emily Norris Roehl Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Emily Norris Roehl
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Roehl is the older sister of Malcolm Norris. She talks about growing up in the Norris family.
A First Look at Shelter Costs for Households Living on Reserve Using New Data from the 2021 Census
Alternate Title
Housing Statistics in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Frank Sound Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Frank Sound
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
This 62-year-old speaks of the history of Lesser Slave Lake Reserves; and gives details of the history of Swan River Reserve.
Gabriel Stoney Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Gabriel Stoney
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Establishment of the Ermineskin, Louis Bull, Montana and Samson Reserves ; sale of Louis Bull Reserve land.
Gardens in the Desert
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Last
Ginger Wikilyiri
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, June 1, pp. 45-49
Description
Describes the process of digging a well to aid in the growing and consumption of locally produced fruits and vegetables in the arid region of central Australia.
Grade 5: Teliaqewey, Kaqowey net Teliaqeweyminu? = Ah, the Truth. What Is Our Truth? = Wolamewakon. Keq Nit Kwolamewakonon?
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Treaty Education Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development [Office of First Nations Education]]
Description
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
Related materials: Interactive Activities; Activity Answer Sheet Lesson A: Worldview in Muin/Bear/Muwin and The Seven Hunters
Honouring Water: The Mistawasis Nêhiyawak Water Governance Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria F. Mora
Anthony B. D. Johnston
Michelle Watson
Lalita Bharadwaj
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 2022
Description
Examines a collaborative water governance framework to improve Indigenous participation into water governance that reflects their own cultural beliefs.
Identifying Financially Remote First Nations Reserves
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Staff Discussion Paper (Bank of Canada) ; 2022-11
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heng Chen
Walter Engert
Kim P. Huynh
Daneal O’Habib
Staff Discussion Paper (Bank of Canada)
Description
Focusses on 49 First Nations locations that are more than 100 km away from an automated banking machine or financial institution branch, or do not have an identifiable travel route to them. Also discusses size of community population and proximity to other communities, and their scores according to the Community Well-Being index.
Indian Agriculture in the Fur Trade Northwest
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
D. Wayne Moodie
Barry Kaye
Prairie Forum, vol. 11, no. 2, Fall, 1986, pp. 171-183
Description
Looks at the First Nations commitment to continue the tradition to hunt, fish and garden despite the introduction to modern farming by the government, European traders and missionaries.
Jake Korzinski Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jake Korzinski
Adeline Shaw
Indian History Film Project
Description
General discussion about his life.
Jean I. Goodwill Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jean I. Goodwill
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.
Joe Alexis Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Alexis
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes the establishment of reserves for the Alexis and Paul bands after the signing of Treaty #6.
John P. Clum and the Origins of an Apache Constabulary, 1874-1877
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael L. Tate
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 2, Summer, 1977, pp. 99-120
Description
A discussion of the Indian Agent's formation and use of a police force and court system in Arizona and the bureaucratic politics of the time.
Lloyd (Buster) Brown Interview 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lloyd (Buster) Brown
Fay Tilden
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discusses problems of non-status Indians.
Louis Agnes Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Louis Agnes
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Tells of the history of the Alexis and Paul bands and the establishment of their reserves.
Mrs. Elsie Badger Noskiye Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Elsie Badger Noskiye
Dave Kappo
Indian History Film Project
Description
The granddaughter of Papaschase recalls what she was told of the history of her ancestors and their reserve.
On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
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Caregiver Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Characteristics in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Investigation and Placement Types in On-Reserve Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 0-17 in Canada in 2019
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 232
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 232
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS-2019: On-Reserve Investigations
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 233
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 233
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 235
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 235
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Eliza Livingston
Description
An Overview of Registered Indian Conditions in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Katherine Graham
Description
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.
Patrick Giroux Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Patrick Giroux
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
History of Lesser Slave Lake Reserves.
Permission: A Blood Reserve Sourcebook Drawn from Settler Records
E-Books
Author/Creator
Chris Willmore
Phillip Isadore Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Phillip Isadore
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Isadore, aged 72, a former councillor on Drift Pile River Reserve, recounts a history of Drift Pile River Reserve, and of other reserves around Lesser Slave Lake.
Philomene Gladue Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Philomene Gladue
Rose Saddleback
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Philomene Gladue recounts the history of Swan River Reserve, and the history of other Lesser Slave Lake Reserves.
Rebuilding First Nations through Sustainable Prosperity
Alternate Title
Nation Rebuilding Series ; vol. 1
Research Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; Fall, 2022
E-Books
Author/Creator
Charles Cirtwill
Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada: Independent Auditor's Report 8: Emergency Management in First Nations Communities—Indigenous Services Canada
Alternate Title
2022 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Auditor General of Canada
[Reserve Pass Lesson Plan: Social Studies 8]
Alternate Title
Engaged Citizens 8: What Is Canada's Identity
[Grade 8: The Reserve Pass System and Its Impact on Treaty Relationships]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan]
Description
Uses archival material as a starting point to teach about the influence of the treaty relationship on Canadian identity and how historical events have shaped contemporary Canadian identity.
Revisiting the RCNE: An Evaluation of the Recommendations Made by the Royal Commission of the Northern Environment Concerning the Native People in Northern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Driben
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 1986, pp. 45-67
Description
Focuses on Commission's recommendations for dealing with, "The Indian people in the North of Ontario" and suggests circumstances and time may have eliminated any impact the recommendations could have achieved.
Robert Goodvoice 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
Robert Goodvoice tells a story of the Sioux Indians' first contact with Europeans and prophecies regarding the Europeans. He gives accounts of the 1851 Treaty made at Fort Laramie between the Sioux and the American Government and of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre. He also tells of the establishment of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan, and its chiefs.
Robert Goodvoice 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.
Robert Goodvoice 3
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.
Robert Goodvoice 5
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Robert Goodvoice
Indian History Film Project
Description
He tells stories of treachery by Americans against the Sioux who had fled to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan after the 1862 Minnesota Massacre, including distribution of disease-infested clothing and food. NOTE: Attempt to verify with R.C.M.P. records. He also sings and explains a very old Dakota song sung by children when rabbit-hunting.
Samuel Buffalo 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Samuel Buffalo
Indian History Film Project
Description
He gives a description of the difficulties encountered on reserves and the efforts made to combat them.
Self-Harm and Suicide in First Nations Communities in Saskatchewan: Full Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Health Quality Council
Sovereignty and the Structure of Dependency at Northern Ute
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph G. Jorgensen
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, 1986, pp. 75-94
Description
Studies the economic experiences of a energy resource rich Native American community and finds that President Reagan's New Federalism didn't have a positive impact.
Teach Them to Till the Soil: An Experiment with Indian Farms 1850-1862
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverly Beeton
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 4, Winter, 1977-1978, pp. 299-320
Description
An examination of Utah's experimental reservation-farm system which had the dual goals of confining the Ute population to a prescribed location and relieving settlers of any obligation to supply food.
Thunderchild Woman Honored as She Passes 101st Birthday
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 6, June/July 1977, p. 25
Description
Traditional feast held to celebrate Annie Thunderchild's birthday.
Toussait Dion Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Toussait Dion
Charlie Blackman
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes what happened at the signing of Treaty #6 and peoples' understanding of the terms of the treaty.
Urban Reserves in the Context of Sustainable First Nation Prosperity
Alternate Title
Nation Rebuilding Series ; vol. 3
Research Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; Fall, 2022
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Verna Richards Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Verna Richards
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local Indian and Metis people including Brady and Norris.
Water in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
Water Law in Alberta
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Allison Boutillier
Description
Topics include ownership of beds and shores, water rights, water quality, and enforcement of rights.