Hunting, Fishing, Trapping & Gathering

Looks at the harvesting practices of bilhaa (sea Mollusks) in Gitxaala territory on Laxyuup Gitzaala located on Dolphin Island.

Discusses findings and implications arising from Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding fishing for and selling eels by Donald Marshall, who Treaty argued it was a Treaty right.

Examines how efforts to manage global salmon resources reinforce the concept of nation-state sovereignty.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2015.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1970.

Discusses methodology used and initial findings from land use and occupancy study undertaken by the Whitefish Lake First Nation. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 59.

Rebuttal to earlier articles debating the travel risk and reward equation in hunting large game.

Promotes the study of housepit structures to begin to interpret the bases and origins of social inequality.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2014.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2015

Book review of: Rivers, Fish and the People by Pei-Lin Yu.

Book review of: Rivers, Fish, and the People edited by Pei-Lin Yu. Scroll down to page 223 in REVIEWS section to read.

He discusses various plants used for medicine.

Robert Goodvoice tells a story about the journey of a group of Sioux from the United States to Canada, through Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He tells of a settlement of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan and the division of the Sioux tribe. He also talks about Indian medicine and curing practices and reflects on the loss of knowledge of the old ways.

He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.

He tells stories of treachery by Americans against the Sioux who had fled to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan after the 1862 Minnesota Massacre, including distribution of disease-infested clothing and food. NOTE: Attempt to verify with R.C.M.P. records. He also sings and explains a very old Dakota song sung by children when rabbit-hunting.

He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).

He gives an account of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre and, in its aftermath, the movement of a group of Sioux (Dakota) to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan under the leadership of Tarasota (?). He also gives an account of the 1885 Riel Rebellion and its effect on the Sioux (Dakota) living in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district.

He describes the movement of the Dakota Sioux to Canada. He also mentions various plants used for medicine

The promises that were exchanged in Treaty #6 ; present day control of Indians by Dept. of Indian Affairs.

Book review of: Rock, Water, Wild: An Alaskan Life by Nancy Lord.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005.

Looks at subsistence practices of Paleoeskimos on the southern coast of the Hudson Strait at Tayara excavation site and KcFs-2 site in Nunavik.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alberta, 1998.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Perdue University, 1999.

Uses data from the Alaska Occupational Surveillance System to study mortalities in the fishing industry.

Discusses the allocation and management of lands and resources as it affects Aboriginal peoples and as seen in the case law that deals with Aboriginal rights.

[History?] Thesis (Ph.D.?)--University of London, Queen Mary College, 1975.

Book review of: The Manager's Tale by Hugh Mackay Ross.

Discusses community food production, access and distribution networks, health indicators, and community priority setting.

Discusses the socio-cultural environment and familial relationships that underpinned the Pemmican economy.

She talks about her childhood in the Stanley Mission area of Saskatchewan.

Interview includes a general account of Rose Bertha Fleury's life.

A rambling conversation that deals with her various neighbors.

Book review of: Roving Mariners by Lynette Russell. Scroll down to page 185 to read review.

Describes some of the ceremonies associated with the Hamatsa dance. Mentions tidal wave in the aftermath of the Alaska Earthquake.

RCAP 123 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes presentations of groups concerned with veterans, the disabled and seniors, housing, child welfare and language preservation.

File contains a discussion paper by Sandy Baumgartner. Baumgartner, Manager of Communications for the Canadian Wildlife Federation, discusses that organizations composition, goals, and ideas regarding Aboriginal resource rights and co-management practices. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Baumgartner.

RCAP 134 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to hunting and trapping, sports, elders' rights, post-secondary education, land claims, self-government and mining.

RCAP 147 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include business and economic development, hunting and trapping, employment, education, child abuse, and churches and corporate responsibility.

RCAP 151 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes opening remarks from Elder Vincent Stogan and moderator Lou Desmarais. Also included in this portion are presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning treaty rights; self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; economic development and housing issues; Metis issues; education and employment; legal issues and the justice system; health systems and services and social issues confronting Aboriginal women.

RCAP 157 contains a transcript of a Special Consultation sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Little Wound School, in Kyle, South Dakota, United States of America. Commissioner Georges Erasmus explains the purpose of the Commission's visit to the Lakota as addressing cross-border issues for peoples like the Dakota-Lakota-Nakota whose territory lies on both sides of the Canada-U.S. Boundary. Issues discussed include hunting, fishing, trapping, land, jurisdiction, the Jay Treaty and mobility rights, and other issues of international significance.

RCAP 156 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Cherrywood Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. Subjects discussed are the Lubicon Lake Settlement, fishing and hunting and post-secondary education.

File contains presentation by Darryl McDonald, Genny Besskkaystare, Sara Josejounnen, and Bertha McDonald.

RCAP 32 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Waswanipi, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as education, health care, unemployment, child and family welfare, and the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an open discussion forum from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Manawan, Quebec, on December 3, 1992. Participants include Commissioners Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson, and Paul-Emile Ottawa. Other participants include Maxime Ottawa (translated from Atikamekw), and Paul Weizineau (translated from French). Maxime Ottawa discusses his views on the days proceedings, and the need for the Atikamekw people to change their psychology and way of thinking. Ottawa speaks of the need for respect for elders and traditional education in order to do this.

RCAP 97 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to women's and Métis issues, commercial fishing and wild rice production. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.