The Care-Takers: The Re-Emergence of the Saanich Indian Map
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Philip Kevin Paul
Description
Looks at preserving history orally and with the written word.
Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
Discussion on whether chief and council members are being compensated too much for the work they do.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.