Bateman-McKay Canoe
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Description
Christina Bateman and Annie McKay with paddler (either Willie Bear or Adolphus Ross) during their journey from Prince Albert to La Ronge, Saskatchewan in 1919.
Historical note:
Joan Beatty was the first Aboriginal woman elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature. Prior to this Beatty had a career in journalism and production, as well as management at SaskTel.Historical note:
An umiak is an Inuit skin boat.