Law Enforcement

Investigates how peace and order were maintained in the 1930s and earlier in an Indigenous community.

Federal government site providing links to emergency management and preparedness, national security, community safety, crime prevention, law enforcement and corrections. Responsible for all aspects of safety across Canada, deals with crime, natural disasters, terrorism etc.

Report relating to the history of the Wood Mountain–Fort Qu'Appelle Trail, surveyed in 1883 and covered large areas of southern Saskatchewan. Author may be [A.S. Morton].

Historical note:

Comments on charges of sheep-killing from the Aboriginal and the European perspective.

Decision on the powers of First Nations Constables and whether they remain "peace officers" within the meaning of the Criminal Code.

Judgment on the right to sell fish under a food fishing license.

Examines racial profiling directed at Muslims and gives an account of historical Canadian racial profiling.

Suggests that racial profiling practices should be scrutinized andargues that media publicity plays an important role in creating the pressure for change.

Book review of: Racialized Policing by Elizabeth Comack.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.

Excerpts from books previously published by the same publisher.

Reports on education, economic opportunity and employment, and administration of justice regarding Alaskan Natives. Provides recommendations for change.

Comments on an uninvestigated and unprosecuted sexual assault and resulting death. Podcast and transcript. Duration: 12:51. Part 1 of 2.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.

A typescript of a newspaper article headlined "The stirring days of the 1885 Rebellion recalled by Prince Albert citizens who fought at the war centre in defence of their country." Includes a list of the Prince Albert volunteers who served and those who were killed or wounded. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Personal diary of Major Smith of the I.S.C. Toronto Brigade during the Brigade's march west. Observations include health of fellow soldiers, the weather, and the monotony of waiting for next orders. Brief entries after 23 April 1885, final entry on 18 May 1885. Diary has metal clasp, black cloth covers and marbleized end papers. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Draft of statement by General Middleton dated 2 July 1885 at Fort Pitt expressing satisfaction with the officers and men who served under him during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Draft of statement by General Middleton, dated 4 July 1885, written while on board the steamer "Marquis" and pertaining to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Williams. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A typed transcription of an article from the Saskatchewan Herald, 23 April 1885, by Wm. Laurie. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Historical note:

A typed transcription of a Sunday Record-Herald (location unknown) newspaper article of the story of Almighty Voice. A sympathetic portrayal of Almighty Voice for that time. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Historical note:

Small notebook of "C" Company, Infantry School Corps, documenting daily 'officer of the day' postings, brigade orders from Lt.-Col. Otter, arrival of padres, daily lists of company orders and notification of church parades and target practice. All entries made from Battleford, NWT; most made by Lt. J.M. Sears and Lt. R.L. Wadmore. Entries made in black ink and primarily blue pencil. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A typed transcription of the diary of George B. Murphy, Transport Officer in the Battleford Column, covering from 17 March 1885-16 July 1885. Short notations for dates. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

This essay examines reasons for unrest among the Aboriginal population of the old Northwest in the years leading up to the disturbances of 1885. The writer worked for the Indian Department of the Dominion Government during this time. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the reply of Christopher Robinson, prosecuting attorney. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Coverage of the trial of Louis Riel, including an appeal of Riel's death sentence. Also covered is Poundmaker's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Copy of the Daily Leader; includes verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including closing speeches of Counsel and a speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including summary of defense tactic of insanity plea. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including Riel's sentencing. Also covered is Poundmaker and Thomas Scott's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the reply of Christopher Robinson, prosecuting attorney. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the prosecution closing their case. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Coverage of Poundmaker's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including covering witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including judge's charge to jury and the final speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including an editorial approving Riel's death sentence, and a continuation of Riel's final speech. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A typed transcription of a newspaper article (source unknown) in which W.B. Cameron recounts his experiences during the Frog Lake 'Massacre'. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Greetings from the Mayor of Selkirk, MB, James Colceugh, applauding the forces members for their bravery for their country during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A transcribed newspaper article from the Saskatchewan Herald of 11 May 1885. It describes in pro-Otter terms the battle between Lt. Col. Otter's troops and those of Chief Poundmaker at Cut Knife Hill.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wilfred Laurier University, 2018.

A comprehensive report on the participatory research project funded by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, MMIW) facilitated through the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Project engaged 113 Indigenous and 15 non-Indigenous women drawing on their experience and expertise as survivors of gendered colonial violence.

Criminology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2012.

A question and answer period on the 'Saskatoon freezing deaths' and the problem of police brutality and abuse of power with respect to Aboriginal people.

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