Kahneepotaytayo, Big Bear's Head Dancer
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Black and White photograph Kahneepotaytayo, Big Bear's Head Dancer in quasi-traditional costume with feathered headband.
Comments on the designation of Cowichan sweaters and Nlaka'pamux basket making as Aboriginal items of national historic significance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Page 4 of insert entitled Raven's Eye: Special Section Providing News from BC & Yukon.
Historical note:
Charles Arkoll Boulton (b. 17 April 1841 - d. 15 May 1899) is noted for his role in the Red River and North-West Resistances.Historical note:
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie was involved in the Battle of Batoche.Historical note:
Comments on Norval Morriseau, an artist and a traditional teacher.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
Historical note:
Michel Dumais, prominent South Branch Metis. Dumais was one of the delegates sent to retrieve Riel from Montana in 1884 along with Gabriel Dumont and James Isbister. He was farm instructor at the One Arrow Cree Reserve until 1885. After fighting in the Resistance he fled to Montana alongside Gabriel Dumont.Discusses the elements of various styles and the techniques used to create them.
Looks at two Métis entrepreneurs whose company, Manitoba Mukluks, employs 50 Aboriginal workers and sells their product worldwide.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.