Clothing & Regalia

Brief rendition of story of a copper artifact with great power and value.

Discusses a Mesquakie cape and 50 similar items gathered worldwide and hypothesizes about their relationship and origins.

This document is a summary of the original interview in Chipewyan. The summarized sections are too short to be of value to researchers, and it will be necessary for them to refer to the original.

Shows how to use a photograph of a beaded knife sheath from pre-1855 to make a pattern.

Instructions for designing and laying out loops. Includes photographs.

Construction details for Kiowa regalia.

Directions for making imitation claws from cow hooves. Claws used in construction of bear claw necklaces.

Description of materials, design, construction and finishing techniques for rawhide clothing.

Aboriginal male pow-wow participant gesturing to crowd; indoor scene, crowd in background.

Four Aboriginal male participants at pow-wow, wearing ceremonial clothing.

An Aboriginal man on horseback in traditional dress. Pion-Era, Saskatoon, SK.

Image of an indigenous man in traditional clothing on horseback.

A First Nations man on horseback in traditional dress in Yorkton, SK. Date unknown.

Examines specific hairpiece worn by the Lakota and highlights distinctive features. Includes photograph.

Brief business case study discusses development of the company which produces traditional-style mukluks in a modern factory setting.

Portrait of Mary Pingwartuk, Inuk woman, posing for camera in winter clothing.

Presents 19th century facemasks and regalia for ceremony and performance used by the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.

[Anthropology?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2001.

Tahltan sourcebook from exhibition containing archival and contemporary photographs.

Looks at traditional dancer's outfits and describes various bonnet types from buffalo to feather.

Photographs of the participants and comments on the dress and dance styles at the event.

Early term coined by the French trappers when describing the Native hair styles and porcupine headdresses. Includes photographs.

Describes the traditional dress worn in various photographs of the "Men's Buckskin" dance.

Briefly describes the important aspects of these Metis decorative arts.

File contains 1 negative from the Metis Society Auxillary Fashion Show held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on June 6, 1973. The image shows four Metis women in contemporary clothing at the show.

Briefly discusses trapping from the fur trade to present day, methods of trapping and process of tanning hides for use later in items such as clothing and bedding.

Four Metis women and a boy, circa 1905. One of the women is holding a concertina.

Introduction to culture of Mi'kmaq and Maliseet of eastern Canada.

Description of necklace along with information about the creator, an "Indian enthusiast".

Discusses cases involving the protection of traditional dance, song, body painting, and headdresses of Aboriginal people.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (B.Sc.)--University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2011.

Views of young Aboriginal women marching, a portrait of a male war veteran in uniform with medals, and a group of men drumming during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located roughly 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Three elevated views of Aboriginal war veterans and young Aboriginal women marching during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located approximately 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Portrait of female Aboriginal child dancing during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located roughly 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Portrait of female Aboriginal elder holding an object [book] in her right hand during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located roughly 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Exhibition of early moccasins from the Canadian Museum of Civilization's collections, as well as contemporary examples.Includes text by moccasin makers and annotated photos.

Comments on the changes in textiles and other types of art due to the replacement of indigenous materials with Euro-American materials.

Black and white photograph of a group of Peigan men in Fort Macleod Jubilee Parade.

Black and white photograph of a group of Peigan men from Montana on horseback in traditional clothing (many wear head-dresses) bearing two American flags at the MacLeod Jubilee Parade.

An image of two Aboriginal men in full ceremonial regalia with head dresses.

Looks at the role of women in making pipes, ceremonies, and cultural importance of the pipe stem and bowl known as the calumet.

Looks at Inuit clothing representing more than protection from the elements. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 16.

Brief history and information about role of master of ceremonies, arena director, Powwow Princess, singers and drummers, as well as traditional rituals, dance styles and their accompanying regalia, daily sequence of events and etiquette.

Consists of an interview where George Clutesi discusses at length his role in the cultural reawakening of his people, particularly the dance group he organized. There is also discussion of the preparation of bark clothing.