"Indians, 1923-1962."
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cecilia Wetton
Description
This folder contains a large number of articles, mainly by Mrs. Wetton, describing Native people, their way of life, and problems they were experiencing in the post-contact period. Only a portion of the articles and two brochures were scanned, however there are many articles that contain multiple photographs and interpretations of how Aboriginal people lived on reserves in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Indians of British Columbia. - Booklet. - November 1964.
Alternate Title
Indians of British Columbia: An Historical Review
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Indian Affairs Branch
Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Description
Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in British Columbia, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.
Indians of the Yukon and the Northwest Territories - Booklet. - March 1966.
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, Confederation to World War I, World War I to World War II, post-war years, missions and education.
Indians of Yukon and Northwest Territories - Booklet. - March 1967.
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, Confederation to World War I, World War I to World War II, post-war years, missions and education.
Indians - Six Nations
Archival » Archival Items
Description
Folder includes a report entitled "The Indians of Canada: Contravention of Certain Rights", which relates to legislation and the judicial system. There is a newspaper clipping from the Ottawa Citizen suggesting eastern Indigenous persons be divorced from their reserves. The folder also contains correspondence relating to the status of treaties, and the inclusion of Chiefs in a Royal Commission.
Les Indiens du Canada / Document de consultation - January 1968.
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Ministre des Affaires Indiennes et du Nord Canadien
Description
This document, in French, describes aspects of Aboriginal life in Canada, including history, settlement location, administration, treaties, legal status, economic development and education.
Indigenous Governance: Questioning the Status and the Possibilities for Reconciliation with Canada's Commitment to Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
Alternate Title
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kiera L. Ladner
Description
Questions whether Indigenous governments are true governments.
Indigenous History: A Bibliography
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Shekon Neechie
Description
Lists works written by Indigenous authors published between 2000 and 2018. Focuses on substantial books, articles and book chapters on original primary historical research, research methodology and historiography.
Indigenous Issues 101
Alternate Title
âpihtawikosisân
Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Chelsea Vowel
Description
Prominent Métis blogger, lawyer and author of Indigenous Writes covers an extensive list of topics under the headings Specific Myths or Misunderstandings; Identity and Culture; Aboriginal Law and Treaties; Historic and Continuing Injustice; and Indigenous Health and Safety.
Indigenous Law & Idle No More
Alternate Title
Nationhood Interrupted: Revitalizing nehiyaw Legal Systems
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sylvia McAdam
Justice as Healing, vol. 20, no. 1, 2015, pp. 1-8
Description
Comments on problematic and questionable bills as well as the Idle No More movement.
Excerpts from Nationhood Interrupted: Revitalizing nêhiyaw Legal Systems by Sylvia McAdam.
Indigenous Peoples within Canada: A Concise History: Student Resources
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Oxford Learning Link
Description
To accompany 5th edition of book written by Olive Patricia Dickason, William Newbigging and Cary Miller. Contains links to: chapter outlines; learning objectives; key terms, figures, or sites; study questions; essay questions; additional resources; and flashcards.
Indigenous Perspectives Education Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Historica Canada
Description
Teacher's resource includes lesson plans, classroom activities, links to online resources, and worksheets divided into five sections with associated themes: human geography (Indigenous peoples, civilizations and territories; contact to 1763 (encounters with Europeans); 1763 to 1876 (oral histories and biographies); 1876 to 1914 (policies and politics); 1914 to 1982 (separate and unequal); and 1980s to present day (toward reconciliation).
Indigenous Rights and the 1991-2000 Australian Reconciliation Process
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew Gunstone
Cosmopolitan Civil Societies, vol. 1, no. 3, 2009, pp. 35-51
Description
Comments on the failure of the reconciliation process and the Howard Government, to recognize Indigenous rights such as sovereignty, a treaty, self-determination and land rights.
Indigenous-Settler Treaty Making in Canada
Alternate Title
Honour Among Nations? Treaties and Agreements with Indigenous People
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Bradford W. Morse
Description
Comments on the value of treaty making for both parties.
Chapter 2 from Honour Among Nations? Treaties and Agreements with Indigenous People edited by Kathryn Shain, Marcia Langton, Maureen Tehan, Lisa Palmer.
[Indigenous Treaty Rights: Overfishing, Out of Season]
Alternate Title
As It Happens ; September 23, 1990
[Aboriginal Rights: Overfishing, Out of Season]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Rick MacInnes-Rae
Arthur Bull
Description
Broadcast discusses after-effects of ruling in the Donald Marshall, Jr. case and concerns about aggressive lobster fishing. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 7:30.
Indigi-Genuis
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Lee Francis
Anthony Rodriguez
Kevin McDonald
Vision Maker Media
New Mexico PBS
Description
Series of 13 videos (each approximately 5 minutes long), geared toward children, explore how Indigenous knowledge and traditions have contributed to the modern world.
Inquiry into the 1927 Surrender Claim of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy.
Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Inquiry into the Claim of the Lax Kw'alaams Indian Band
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether division and partial surrender of Tsimpsean Reserve was lawful. ICC found the surrender invalid and absolute surrender of aboriginal interests could not be required. Recommendations: settlement agreement provides for Aboriginal interests; redraft agreement; parties meet to discuss ICC report. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Inquiry into the Claim of the Mikisew Cree First Nation
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding Canada's unfulfilled obligation to provide economic benefits; action commenced in Alberta against federal and provincial Crown. ICC recommended negotiation be delayed until court action resolved. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
International Comparison of Solutions to Aboriginal Rights Issues Associated With Mineral Development: Free, Prior and Informed Consent: The Canadian Context
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alexandria J. Pike
Sarah V. Powell
Description
Contends that Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) can help to build constructive and mutually beneficial relationships between mining companies and Aboriginal communities.
Part of: Proceedings of the 59th Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (2013)
Interpreting Sui Generis Treaties
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James Youngblood Henderson
Alberta Law Review, vol. 36, no. 1, Symposium on Aboriginal Legal Issues, December 1997, pp. 46-96
Description
Explores the "interpretive principle introduced by the Supreme Court of Canada"; analyzes rights in the context of and intent of Treaty and concludes the Court is affirming Aboriginal worldviews and diversity within the Constitution.
Intersecting Discourses: Closing the Gaps, Social Justice and the Treaty of Waitangi
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louise Humpage
Augie Fleras
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, no. 16, July 2001, pp. 27-54
Description
Interpretation of Closing the Gaps policy and implementation by the New Zealand and responsibilities of the Crown under the Treaty.
Interview with Five Elders of the Sarcee Reserve
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dick Starlight
Jimmy Dodging Horse
Francis Crow Chief
William Little Bear
George Heavy Fire
Johnny Smith
Indian History Film Project
Description
Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.
Interview with Frank and Alice Halcrow
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Frank Halcrow
Alice Halcrow
Dave Capot
Dan McLean
Indian History Film Project
Description
Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.
Interview with James Takes a Strong Gun
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
James Takes a Strong Gun
Mike Devine
Indian History Film Project
Description
Short description of Treaty 7 negotiations; and the transfer of chieftainship from Bad Head to Red Crow.
Interview with Jim Shot Both Sides (Head Chief)
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Shot Both Sides
Mike Devine
Indian History Film Project
Description
Jim Shot Both Sides, Head Chief of the Blood Reserve, Alberta tells his father's account of the signing of the Treaty #7and the promises made at that time.
Interview with John Yellowhorn (Hereditary Chief)
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Yellowhorn
Johnny Smith
Tom Yellowhorn
Indian History Film Project
Description
Short description of Treaty #7: in preliminaries, taking, understanding of, effect on way of life; ana a comparison of Canadian and U.S. treaties.
Interview with Mrs. Cecile Many Guns (Grassy Water) and Mrs. Annie Buffalo (Bear Child)
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Cecile (Grassy Water) Many Guns
Annie (Bear Child) Buffalo
Dila Provost
Albert Sr. Yellowhorn
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discussion of several topics: taking of Treaty #7, boundaries of Peigan Reserve; permit system; traditional curing practices; obtaining paint forceremonials; significance of rocks in Blackfoot culture; how the Blackfoot learned from the rock spirit how to drivethe buffalo over a cliff.