Battlefield of Frenchman Butte, May 28, 1885
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Image of Indian rifle pit line in trees at crest of hill, ambush ravine at right.
Historical overview of Willow Cree Chief Kamiscowesit's (or Beardy's) role in the North West Resistance and the negotiations of Treaty 6. Alternate spellings include: Kamayistowesit, Kamdyistowesit.
Children's story teaches lessons about cooperation and preparedness.
Related Material: Michif Version. Michif Narration.
Studies four films; Smoke Signals, Powwow Highway, Medicine River, and Dead Man.
English in American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Cape Town, 2004.
Argues that the legislation that allows bands to determine their own criteria for membership has, in some cases, resulted in exclusion of individuals who would belong if kinship laws were applied.
Exhaustive list (856 pages).