Clothing & Regalia

Group of slides commemorating the signing of Treaty 6. Scenes include: a group of Aboriginals marching, some in war veterans uniforms and some in ceremonial dress; two views of Beardy's and Okemasis road signs from 1979 and 2001; view of Union Jack and Canadian flags flying; and a sign for a mural located in Duck Lake that depicts the signing of Treaty 6.

50 images (12 of which have been scanned here) of First Nations leaders speaking to guests at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon on April 22, 1976. Many wear full head dresses. It appears to be a gathering to discuss treaty issues led by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Chief David Ahenakew.

First Nations men in traditional dress dancing on stage at Pion-Era, Saskatoon, 1958.

Three young First Nations men, and two women all dressed in traditional clothing outside a tipi, probably at the Saskatoon Exhibition grounds in July 1943.

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A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A row of First Nations men by a tipi at the North-West Mounted Police Memorial opening at Battleford, SK. June 24, 1948.

A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

First Nations people in feather head-dresses and other traditional garb, on an outdoor stage in front of an elaborate stage set. An article in the Star-Phoenix July 22, 1943 describes a ceremony on stage in front of the grandstand, in which Sid Johns, secretary-manager of the Exhibition, was inducted into the tribe of Sioux Indians and made an [honorary] Indian chief, by Chief Harry Littlecrow. Johns was named Chief Fine Weather.

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Thirteen photographs (5 scanned here) of an Aboriginal PowWow, probably taken in Saskatoon on December 17, 1973.

A postcard featuring four First Nations youth in ceremonial clothing standing a hill overlooking the South Saskatchewan River on a bright summer day. Saskatchewan is written on the front.

A photograph of five Indian men, 4 standing wearing ceremonial dress, (buckskin with beadwork, headdresses), one seated in western suit and long braid. Probably taken in Carlton at a Treaty celebration.

Explores the evolution in clothing decoration and handiwork due to cultural and historical experiences.

Book review of: Floral Journey by Louis S. Dubin.

Looks at a curator and a gallery owner sharing their experience on the Inuit component of Threads of the Land; Clothing Traditions from Three Indigenous Cultures. Entire article located on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 16.

Eight images of Saskatoon Folkfest taken 30 January 1967. The Canada Centennial Flag can be seen in background in several of the pictures. They show Folk festival activities that involve Aboriginal people, their ceremonial dress and their art. Includes head-dresses, beaded clothing, Inuit carvings, Red River Cart and a Dramatic production.

Describes costumes worn by performers in Chicken Dance competitions held in Alberta and Montana. Includes photographs.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Chief Clerk by H. W. Dorsey The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Tattooing and Face and Body Painting of the Thompson Indians, British Columbia by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia by Elsie Viault Steedman The Osage Tribe: Rite of the Wa-xo'-be by Francis La Flesche

Four people, one apparently in the air force, discussing traditional Inuit Caribou clothing in Churchill, Manitoba.

Describes photographs of dancers taken at Fort Berthold, North Dakota.

Scanned image shows a group of women and a child posing for a portrait at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre fashion show held on February 19, 1976.

File contains 12 negatives showing traditional dancers at a pow wow on November 14, 2008. The dancers range from adults to children and are clothed in traditional garb. The pow wow was held at the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre from November 14, 1990.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2014.

Program booklet of a primarily Ontario native hand crafts exhibition in Toronto, ON. Short articles on the various aspects of hand crafts precede lists of exhibitors and their works. Hand crafts include basketry, beadwork, clothing, headdresses, dolls, footwear, snowshoes, pipes and rattles.

Brief article contains an illustration of a smoke tanned moose and caribou hide jacket produced in northern Manitoba.

Book review of: Furs and Fabrics by Cunera C.M. Buijs.

Profiles three Inuit clothing designers who prefer working primarily with sealskin.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes how campsites were chosen. He also describes traditional clothing. NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider as he tells about preparations for winter and briefly mentions the games children played in winter.NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a general account of life in the summer months. NOTE: Marie Waterchief, interpreter.

A photograph of George Mann Jr. (left) with family members and visitors at their homestead 14 miles north-east of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. (l to r) Mann Jr., Marion, Eveleen, Ethel and Beatrice. Others at right unknown. Note Mann Jr.'s beaded hat band. He grew up working with Cree people in Onion Lake and Saddle Lake, North West Territories, and was a fluent Cree speaker.

Interview is a general account of his life.

A female elder of the Getikshan tribe posing for camera in traditional clothing. Hazelton, BC.

A male member of the Getikshan tribe in ceremonial clothing. Hazelton, BC.

A male elder of the Getikshan tribe in ceremonial clothing. Hazelton, BC.

Consists of an interview that tells the story of the origin of the Ghost Dance as well as the story of the acquisition of the Shaggy Pipe.

Museum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--John F. Kennedy University, 2006.

Unit is designed to provide information on Métis identity and aspects of their culture such as food, clothing, language, and music and dance.

Argues that the elaborately decorated items of clothing made by the Métis were not for their own use and had no relevance to their culture; instead they were created as commodities to be sold to Europeans.

Discusses different tribal styles of prestigious necklaces worn by men.

A photo of a group of Cree women and children along the street at La Ronge. Taken during the journey of Christina Bateman and Annie McKay from Prince Albert to La Ronge, SK in 1919.

Reproduction of the only known colour photograph of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, including several indigenous persons in idealized traditional costume.

A group photograph of the Saskatoon Old Timers' Association posing on Exhibition grounds with Indians in traditional attire on July 25, 1950. Tipis in background.

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Regaining ways and understandings by a group of northern Athapaskans through creating replica 19th century hide clothing.

Ethnohistory Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2018.

Discusses the architecture of houses and design styles of totems poles in the villages of Kaigani, Klinkwan, Kassan. Part 1: Duration: 34:20. Access to Part 2.

Front and rear view photographs of roach harness style dating back to the late 1960s early 1970s.

A colour photograph taken in BC of Harriet E. Gerry seated as she is honoured in a ceremony by [Squamish?] people. A man with a large mask dances near her while several other Aboriginal people in pow wow style ceremonial clothing look on. There is a small midway with ferris wheel, decorative teepees and totem poles in background.

A colour photograph taken in BC of Harriet E. Gerry dressed in a decorative Aboriginal dress, head-band with feather and blanket; presented to her by [Squamish?] people. Some Aboriginal children look on in background.