Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
[Learn Alberta]
Description
Excellent teacher resource includes links to information and videos about the following topics: worldviews, oral traditions, Elders, culture and language, kinship, Aboriginal and treaty rights, healing historical trauma, symbolism and traditions, connection to land, Indigenous pedagogy, well-being, and traditional environmental knowledge. Related material: Talking Together: A Discussion Guide.
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Wampum Belts with Initials and/or Dates as Design Elements: A Preliminary Review of One Subcategory of Political Belts

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marshall Joseph Becker
Jonathan Lainey
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, 2004, pp. 25-45
Description

Discusses wampum belts, produced by tribes of the Eastern seaboard from 1600 to 1800, including their distinct beadwork styles, their functions and the practice of reuse of beads.

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War, Wampum, and Recognition: Algonquin Transborder Political Activism during the Early Twentieth Century, 1919-1931

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis Leo Fisher
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 1, Winter, 2021, pp. [56]-79
Description
Discusses the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg's push for recognition of their traditional lands and treaty rights following the First World War in Eastern Canada through collaborations with Chief Richard and the Tuscaroras of New York.
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The Wards of the United States Government

Articles » General
Author/Creator
H. H. [Jackson]
[Scribner's Monthly], vol. [19], no. [5], March 1880, pp. 775-782
Description
Looks at the relationship between the Indian and the United States Government, treaties and treaty-breaking.
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A Way of Life Lost: The Legacy of Residential Schools

Alternate Title
Nation2Nation Speaker Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Description
Speaker talks about social life and customs of the Mik'maq and how residential schools interrupted their way of life. Duration: 51:20.
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We Are All Treaty People

Alternate Title
Kayak ; no. 65, 2018
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Canada's History
Kayak, no. 65, September 2018
Description

Special themed issue of Canada's History's children's magazine Kayak (September 2018). Suitable for ages 7-12.

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We are All Treaty People: New Models for a Shared Future

Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada 2012 Governor General Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jim Miller
Description
Speaker discusses the initial relationship between Aboriginals and Europeans, the motives behind the numbered treaties, the two parties' differing interpretations of the agreements, and the modern situation. Lecture given at the University of Victoria. Duration: 40:16.
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We are All Treaty People: New Models for a Shared Future

Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada 2012 Governor General Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jim Miller
Description
Speaker focuses on the history of First Nations-settler relations and treaty-making in British Columbia. Lecture given at the University of Victoria. Duration: 38:55.
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We are All Treaty People: Redefining the Relationship

Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada 2012 Governor General Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jim Miller
Description
Canada Research Chair in Native-Newcomer Relations traces history of treaty-making in Canada, with particular reference to Ontario. Lecture given at the University of Waterloo. Duration: 44:36.
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We Call for a Treaty

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Peter Bayne
Aboriginal History, vol. 11, no. 2, 1987, pp. 179-183
Description
Book review of: We Call for a Treaty by Judith Wright. Review located by scrolling to page 179.
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[Week 2 - History and Treaties in Mi'Kmai'ki]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine speaks about history, culture, traditions and ceremonies. Lecture begins at 18:39. Duration: 2:19:02.
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[Week 3: Oral History, Traditions, and Ways of Knowing]

Alternate Title
MIKM 2701: Learning From Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
David Wheeler
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Stephen Augustine presents explanation of the treaty process for different treaties and negotiation for survival. Duration: 2:33:38.
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What Is It About Us That You Don't Like?

Alternate Title
The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative. Pt. 5
[2003 CBC Massey Lectures]
[Ideas with Paul Kennedy]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Thomas King
Description
In speech, noted author uses a coyote story as a springboard for a discussion on European-Aboriginal relations throughout the history of Canada and United States. To listen to this audio, scroll down to Part 5. Duration: 54:22.
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Whenever the Indians of the Reserve Should Desire It: An Analysis of the First Nation Treaty Right to Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vic Savino
Erica Schumacher
Manitoba Law Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1991-1992, pp. [476]-497
Description
Argues that the Federal government failed to live up to its obligations and used a narrow interpretation, which worked to its advantage, based on the written document, as opposed to the actual intent of those who signed the treaties but could not read them to ensure their best interests were being served.
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Whose Land is It Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Taiaiake Alfred
Glen Coulthard
Russell Diabo
Melina Laboucan-Massimo
Arthur Manuel ...
Melina Laboucan-Massimo
Kanahus Manuel
Beverly Jacobs
Glen Coulthard ...
Murray Sinclair
Pamela Palmater
Description
Contributors discuss the machinery of colonization and resistance movements, and comment on the possibility of reconciliation.
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Why Treaties?: A Legal Perspective

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC [British Columbia] Treaty Commission
Description
Updated version includes three new court cases: Tsilhqo’tin Nation v. British Columbia, Hupacasath First Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests) and Cook v. The Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.
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William MacDonald Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William MacDonald
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Negotiations of Treaty #8 regarding promises made, and requests for reserve land at Fort MacKay.
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William Okeymaw Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Okeymaw
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
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William Okeymaw Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Okeymaw
Indian History Film Project
Description
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
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William Seeseewatum Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
William Seeseewatum
Roger Nanooch
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interviewee talks about the signing of Treaty #8, the establishment of Wood Buffalo National Park, and requests for a reserve at Garden River.
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Willie Eagle Plume Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Eagle Plume
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
Includes an account of the signing of Treaty #7; allocation of lands;leasing land to Mormons; trust fund.
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Willie Roberts Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Roberts
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
This 64 year old resident of Beaver Ranch Reserve gives his understanding of the treaty promises.
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Willie Scraping White Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Willie Scraping White
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
A brief description of the signing of Treaty 7, and how the Mormons came to live in Cardston.
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Workshop 12 Transcription Notes

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Smith Atimoyoo
Harry Broba
Choco Lachance
Ernest Tootoosis
Alex Bonaise
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders present songs and prayers with discussion about the loss of traditions and values, evils of alcohol, role of elders, etc. Also stories of adventures in intertribal warfare ; a story of a man who married a thunderwoman.
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Wyandot Nation of Kansas

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas
Description
Website includes links to history, sacred sites, treaties, lifestyle, language and literature, ancestors, missions, and genealogy.
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[Yvette Nolan]

Alternate Title
Hinterviews ; 2008
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Peter Hinton
Yvette Nolan
Description
Discusses the production Death of a Chief, Native Earth Performing Arts' adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Duration: 36:00.
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