Métis

Note: The title and 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. Two Metis men at Batoche. On the back of the photo is written: "Halfbreeds at Batoche. Gabriel Dumont's brother on the right and One of the leaders in the Rebellion of 1885." Probably taken in the late nineteenth century.

Poetry and medicine

Recalls Harry Daniels as a strong leader within the Métis community.

Interviewee discusses the role of his family in the Riel Rebellion; and gives a general account of his life.

A photograph of stooks and binders at Thomas McKay's hillside farm, Prince Albert, SK. Taken in September 1891.

A photograph of binders at work on Thomas McKay's hillside farm, Prince Albert, SK. Taken in September 1891.

Looks at health status, community environments, healthy growth and development, physical environment, health services, and disease and injury prevention. Identifies areas where significant health benefits can be made. Related material: Pathways to Health and Healing (Second Report).

Report on renewal priorities identified in the 2003 First Ministers' Accord. Provides recommendations.

Provides a broad overview of relevant information intended to stimulate further exploration by the reader about the distinctive features, needs and goals of First Nations, Inuit and Métis clients and families.

Discusses significant differences in access to health care services based on treaty and historical entitlements and the importance of taking these differences into account for health research.

Looks at community-based participatory research as an approach to addressing the health disparities facing Canada's Aboriginal children and youth.

Overview of the Métis artists' uses of flowers and beads in her designs to represent identity, diversity, fluidity and authenticity.

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.)

Helen and Joe Wheaton lived in Prince Albert where Joe worked for the Saskatchewan government. They were active in the CCF party and became friends of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.

Helga Reydon worked for many years for the Department of Natural Resources in Prince Albert. She knew Malcolm Norris, Jim Brady and Pete Tomkins.

Mr. Pelletier moved from Lestock to the Green Lake area under the Metis resettlement program.

Paper states that legal disputes between Manitoba Métis Federation and Treaty 1 peoples leave neither party in a better position.

Lists questions asked under the themes of identification, household composition, mobility, education, language, labour market activities, traditional activities, income, health and housing.

Statistical table. Each variable can be searched.

A guide at Fort Battleford Museum points to Batoche on a map to show where Gabriel Dumont's Lefacheaux .38 pin fire revolver was used in 1885.

Historical overview of government responses to claims and discussion of the recognition of Métis rights and interest in land.

Looks at factors relating to well-being and health in First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in relation to historical trauma and contemporary stresses. Duration: 1:10:02.

Discusses the debate over the reasons for the Métis migration from Red River.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1971.

Detailed article on the life of Honoré Joseph Jaxon, known as Louis Riel's secretary immediately before the Northwest Rebellion. The article also details the unfortunate trashing of Jaxon's papers upon his death in New York City in 1952.

Used data from 2006/2007 to 2008/2009 Discharge Abstract Database linked to the 2006 Census. Found rate for Métis twice that of non-Aboriginals, with most common conditions requiring admission being diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Image of a house used as a barracks by the Metis during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: "House built in 1879 and Â’80 by Xavier Batoche. Used as store and dwelling. In 1885 used as barracks by the Metis."

Statistical table broken down into living in/able to access acceptable housing, and living in core housing need by type of need. Each Census year on separate tab. Source: CMHC (National Household-based housing indicators and data).

Includes information on: tenure status of household, shelter costs, affordability and suitability, condition of dwelling, core housing need, and living arrangements for people living in private dwellings. Differentiates between those living in urban and rural areas. Data from 2016 Census.

Data derived from Aboriginal Peoples Survey and 1991 Census was applied to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's core housing need model. Households that fail to meet one or more standards for adequacy, suitability or affordability and whose income is insufficient to afford rental housing that meets standards are considered to be in need.

Discusses Métis identity, numbers and locations where they live, data about social and economic conditions with particular attention to income data and analysis of distribution by household type, and review of information on major housing problems in different regions of Canada, numbers in core housing need and the importance of social housing programs.

Howard Adams, the first Metis in Canada to obtain a Ph.D., was at one time the president of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan. He was impressed by the political awareness of the people and attributes this to the work of Malcolm Norris.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2006.

Uses primary source which recorded heads of households, their age, religion, country of origin, martial status, number of offspring, and agricultural data (livestock numbers, kind and number of buildings and number of cultivated acres). Concludes that at that point in time, the socio-economic structure of the Red River Settlement was not necessarily arranged in a hierarchy with a powerful settler élite at its apex.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.S.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Explores question of what it means to be an Indigenous person in the 21st century by talking to people from Dene, Cree, Blackfoot and Métis communities in Alberta. Duration: 26:05.

Describes a Métis family who lost two sons while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

Reports results of 215 interviews about status, health issues, family and social services, language, land use and prospects for self-government.

Fourth edition.

Black and white photograph of the unveiling of the monument erected in memory of the battle at Batoche. Church in background.

Black and white photograph of the unveiling of the monument erected in memory of the battle at Batoche. Church in background.

Black and white photograph of the unveiling of the monument erected in memory of the battle at Batoche.

Presents Angela White, from the Indian Residential School Survivors' Society speaking on the history and impacts of residential schools. Duration: 28:52 Part 1. Part 2.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2007.

Looks at cancer incidence and gives overview of Ontario's strategy to improve cancer outcomes.