Arctic Anthropology, vol. 27, no. 1, 1990, pp. 52-65
Description
Examines the contentious role of oral histories in ethnohistorical reconstruction and discusses how six elderly individuals living in the Yukon used named locations in space to talk about past events.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 4, no. 1, 1984, pp. 51-66
Description
Examines the potential and likelihood for resource development, impact of existing government policies and implications with respect to economic development on reserves.
A photograph of the government's surveyors corps of scouts during the 1885 uprising, probably taken at Qu'Appelle prior to Middleton's march north. The men appear to be armed with lever action repeating rifles and pistols.
A photograph of grenadiers of the Northwest Field Force (Canadian Army) at Fish Creek, NWT, 1885. It is unclear from the shot whether it was taken during the battle, or afterwards while Middleton's troops camped there. Many of the grenadiers are lying prone on the ground which seems to indicate that they are engaged in firing.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Summer, 1990, pp. 239-258
Description
Describes the historic and shifting family and kinship structures of the Muscogulge or Creek people highlighting practices of marriage/divorce, gender roles, and division of labour.
Delbert Guerin, Joseph Becker, Eddie Campbell, Marg Charles, Gertrude Guerin and Gail Sparrow Suing on Their Own Behalf and on Behalf of All Other Members of the Musqueam Indian Band
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Author/Creator
Supreme Court Canada
Description
The Crown did a lease on the Band's behalf but the lease had little resemblance to terms approved at a prior surrender meeting. Supreme Court Reporter at page 335 to 395. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Book review of: Haida Monumental Art by George F. MacDonald and graphics by Bill Reid. Commentary by Richard Huyda.
Ninstints by George F. MacDonald.
Scroll down to page 71 to read review.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 1983, pp. 27-50
Description
Historical review of the Iroquois and the continuing dispute over inherent sovereign rights from the signing, in 1784, up to the appeal at the United Nations in 1945.
Canadian Catholic Historical Association. Study Sessions, vol. 50, 1983, pp. 609-630
Description
Looks at the first federally sponsored study, A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada, which purported to assess the conditions of First Nations people in all regions of Canada.
Image of Captain John French, killed at Batoche. On back of photo: "An old French halfbreed, named Ross, was standing at the corner of a house nearly opposite Batoche's house, and fired the fatal shot, then made a run for cover, but paid the penalty for shooting French just before reading it."
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 2, Spring, 1990, pp. 133-145
Description
Reviews three of James Welch's novels discussing the intersect of culture, motion used as a central unifying theme that helps shap the identity, understanding, and interaction of characters with places and actions.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, March 1984, pp. 31-32
Description
Discusses the differences between working at a medical aid post (MAP), a hospital, or the Aboriginal Health Program in the Torres Strait Islands, Australia.
Hearty Co-operation and Efficient Aid, the Metis and Treaty 3
Hearty Co-operation and Efficient Aid, the Metis and Treaty No. 3
Hearty Co-operation and Efficient Aid, the Metis and Treaty Three
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David T. McNab
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 1983, pp. 131-149
Description
Reviews the Metis role in the negotiations of Treaty 3 and disputes Treaty Commissioner Alexander Morris' statement that the Metis had a persuasive influence.
Interview covers recollections of childhood family experiences and school; and comments on economic conditions, racial attitudes, church and politics.(NOTE: There is a very loud hum on Side A of this tape for the first 9 pages, frequently making it impossible to decipher what is being said.)
Overview of the evolution of the Act, description of the operation and processes of the committee, and highlights of testimony heard. Includes excerpts from Committee minutes and summary of conference proceedings.
Prairie Forum, vol. 15, no. 2, Fall, 1990, pp. 235-262
Description
Discusses Alberta's heritage conservation accomplishments and the various ways of restoring the past, including museums, heritage parks and archaeological site preservation.
Consists of an interview where he talks about different groupings in Mohawk society. This transcript illustrates some of the difficulties encountered when relying too closely on the oral history tradition. He also gives personal recollections of life on the reserve.
BC Studies, no. 57, British Columbia a Place For Aboriginal Peoples?, Spring, 1983, pp. 24-37
Description
Looks at historical aboriginal property relations between two Tsimshian villages, pre-contact use of land and resources and Tsimshian social structure.