Teacher's guide to accompany documentary by Jeff Bear and Marianne Jones about the decision by Haida Elders to occupy the front lines in a logging blockade which took place in the winter of 1985-1986. Highlights the Haida's relationship with the land, and respect for Elders and their roles in Indigenous society.
A short article on Louis Riel's defeat and capture in the Northwest Resistance and a large sketch of a steamer. Description and accompanying sketch possibly depicts the attack on the Northcote at Batoche, although the vessel's name is not given.
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 3, September 2013, pp. 279-290
Description
Study conducted between 2007 and 2010 consisted of 105 semi-directed interviews with residents of 11 communities in the Kivalliq and Qikiqtaaluk regions. Since killer whale population appears to be on the rise, perceptions of the animal and its consumption of subsistence species has implications for marine ecosystem management.
Aboriginal History, vol. 37, December 2013, pp. 77-92
Description
Overview of noted journalist and scholar's life and research on Aboriginal culture based on information from the Haslam Collection at the University of Newcastle.
Overview of cultural and ecological background of study, description of process of harvesting and constructing baskets, and discussion of the role of gender in archaeology.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
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Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND)
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government, and economic and labour force activity.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 42, no. 1, Winter, 1989, pp. 1-10
Description
Discusses the amendments to the North-West Territories Act which created a Legislative Assembly for the Territories; describes the process of creating constituencies and details the events of the first election of Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 1.
A large coloured illustration depicting the Battle of Batoche reproduced from the Canadian Illustrated War News. Published in the series The Opening of the West by Encyclopedia Britannica.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 1885, p. 196
Description
Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
A short article on the ongoing Northwest Resistance, including four sketches: 1. The fort at Battleford; 2. The South Saskatchewan; 3. Steamers loading at Medicine Hat; 4. The Revolt of the Half-Breeds.
Comments on the Maternal, Child and Family Health Strategic Approach which has been developed to support and complement the existing maternal, child and family oriented work that is happening in British Columbia.