Negative of a black and white sketch of Metis leader Louis Riel and his followers. Riel is on horseback in a fur cap and buckskin jacket, surrounded by traditionally dressed men of indigenous and metis descent.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1984, pp. 293-301
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Explores how the tradition of non-authority affects teaching of children and discusses the challenges that some teachers encounter because of this tradition.
Image showing forage supplies - sacks of oats in foreground and hay bales in background - for the soldiers of the North West Field Force. Some soldiers standing on sacks of oats; location unknown.
This file contains a handwritten poem by James L. Robertson titled North West Rebellion / No. 2. March 19th, ‘85. The poem describes the gathering that led to the Prince Albert Volunteer force and includes various names of the Volunteers. Robertson writes of the impending battle against the Sioux at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan and wishes the volunteers well. The letter was donated to the Prince Albert Historical Society Museum by Fred M. Henderson of Victoria, BC in 1979.
Sketch of the steamer "Northwest" arriving at Battleford with General Middleton. Horses and wagons loaded with supplies in foreground; "Northwest" beached in background.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2, Spring, 1984, pp. 83-101
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Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates. Part 1 of 2.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 3, Summer, 1984, pp. 199-210
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Examines health care practices for pregnant Navajo women and the need for more culturally sensitive approaches to help reduce mortality rates for Navajo women and infants. Part 2 of 2.
Image of officers of Governor-General Landsdowne's Body Guard in Humboldt. L to R: Major Dunn, Lt. Col. G.T. Denison, Capt. Denison, Lt. Merritt, Quartermaster Chas. Mair, Lt. Fleming, Surgeon Baldwin.
Old house located west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired during the Northwest Resistance. Trees and shrubs in foreground; side view of house in background.
Image of troops, wagons and guns at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. On back of photo: "Photograph taken by Captain Peters about 10:15 a.m., April 24, 1885, just as the guns he commanded rushed up at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. Upper right is the treeline and just beyond is the ravine containing Fish Creek. The Metis warriors hidden here are firing on Boulton's scouts. The inexperienced soldiers have formed a semi-circle and are fully exposed.
Transcript of interview. Outlines author's approach, the strengths and weaknesses of oral history, and the difficulties which may be encountered in this field.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1984, pp. 359-365
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Reviews publishing, subject and language statistics based on 766 books and technical monographs with predominantly Native Studies content from 1975-1984.
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Caption: "Indian Commissioner Dewdney (seated centre with bowler) and Indian leaders in the Regina region. The heavy military presence was designed to ensure Indian neutrality." On back of photograph: "Parade at Regina (Sask.) after close of Rebellion."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Interviewee gives a general outline of his life. Also, talks of housing and work, including road construction using horses. No index terms are provided.
Aboriginal History, vol. 8, no. 2, 1984, pp. 203-207
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Book reviews of:
Aboriginal Land Rights: A Handbook edited by Nicolas Peterson.
Aborigines, Land and Land Rights edited by Nicolas Peterson and Marcia Langton.