Collage of sketches of the Qu'Appelle and Saskatchewan Valleys in 1885. Includes a column of Metis going to join Riel at Batoche, a Red River Cart, and one of Metis "Artillerymen."
Historical note: sketches originally appeared in Harpers Weekly v. 29, no. 1478.
Prairie Forum, vol. 9, no. 1, Spring, 1984, pp. 1-11
Description
Looks at the repeated crop failures at Red River that compelled settlers to use wild hay from the plains, as well as support the colony by hunting, fishing, and fowling.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, December 1984, pp. 46-49
Description
Discusses in evolutionary terms, the rapid changes in the diet of Aboriginal Australians and how current individuals can modify their eating habits positively.
Sketch subtitle: White inhabitants of the Saskatchewan region leaving a settlement after an Indian raid. Two males and one female, all wearing snowshoes and heavy coats, walking through the snow. The woman is carrying a small child.
Native Studies Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 1984, pp. 96-107
Description
Argues that it was disruptions to the traditional economy and changes in technology that caused Aboriginals to hunt for reasons other than subsistence.
Mrs. Trudeau talks about being adopted and the schooling she received as a child. Mr. Trudeau talks about growing up on the farm, and later working in the lumber and fishing industries. Interpreter : Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber : Joanne Greenwood.
William and Helen Trudeau discuss the traditional ways of gathering, preserving and storing food. They also talk about the origins of some traditional stories. Interpreter : E. Debassigae ; transcribed by J. Greenwood.
Image of Humboldt Telegraph Station, likely during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: "This photo was taken after Wm. Scott (in charge of the Humboldt Mail Station had finished riding 140 miles to Prince Albert to Humboldt with dispatches. These dispatches were from Colonel Irwin [Irvine] (who was in charge at Prince Albert) to General Middleton. The ride was made in 23 hours on the horse shown in this photo. The horse's name was Lary and was known to have great staying power. Sitting is T. [Thomas] Pike."