Discusses taking of Treaty #6 and the promises made by the government as well as changes in diet and trade resulting from initial contact with non-Indians.

James Bull talks about the establishment of the four Hobbema reserves, the sale of Louis Bull land and the fate of Papaschase and Sharphead Reserves.

Talks about his life in general, family relationships and celebrations.

Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.

James Gray was a farmer who worked for the CCF government in the areas of fish, fur and timber marketing.

An interview with Jim Brady about his life and his memories of the Frog Lake Massacre.

A general account of the life of Jim Brady.

Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the Ojibway flood legend; the migration of Ojibway Indians; and attitudes towards integration.

An interview with James Simon who talks about some of his paintings and his sources of inspiration which include Indian religion and legends. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.

Inuk Elder relates hunting and fishing methods used in his youth.

This folder contains a brief journal with descriptions of the behaviour and activities of the North West Mounted Police detachment that travelled from Ottawa to Stone Fort (Lower Fort Garry), Manitoba.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh, (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

This file contains James Walsh's account of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and Metis of the Canadian prairies in 1877-1879.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

Interview of James Welch by South Dakota Review on October 27, 1989, which includes biographical information and discussion of major works. Chapter from Contemporary Literary Criticism, Volulme 249

Conversation with the artist who is drawing attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Aboriginal women with her outdoor art project. Duration: 31:21.

Podcast of interview with the visual artist about her installation piece, which is meant to draw attention to the issue of murdered and missing Aboriginal women in Canada. Duration: 31:21.

In interview, Manitoba Treaty Commissioner argues that while the education system should remove barriers and help Aboriginal students to achieve, it should not compromise standards. Duration: 28:55.

In interview, Manitoba Treaty Commissioner discusses the issue of who should be the carriers of Aboriginal culture, ceremonies, and traditions. Duration: 28:44.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of native use of plants for medicine. She tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of the white man and general accounts of her life in the bush.

Highlights the conditions in La Ronge in the 1930s and 1940s and the first meetings of the Metis Association organized by Jim Brady.

Janet R. Fietz grew up in La Ronge and she tells of the changes she has seen over the years.

Jean MacKenzie was on the board of directors of the Indian/Metis Friendship Centre in Prince Albert.

Interviewee, in most cases, responds briefly to interviewer's questions about his experiences throughout his life.

A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life and Métis

history.

Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.

Interview with artist.

Discusses the Brantford residential school.

Interview with author of book, Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada: Mythic Discourse and the Post-colonial State which examines Riel's religious background and the relationship to Canada's search for a national identity. Duration: 35:33.

Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol addiction. Duration: 6:23. Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.

Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol addiction. Duration: 8:19. Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.

Grandson of Papaschase tells of what happened to the Papaschase Reserve.

Looks at the work Decolonizing Settler Legacies: Indigenous New Media Art in Canadian Cities, which focuses on Indigenous new media art practices in urban space. Duration: 28:51.

Podcast talks about Lloyd Kiva New, Virgil Ortiz and fashion as expression and communication. Duration: 35:33.

An interview discussing various topics: evidence given to the Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Black; signing of Treaty #7; an account of the CPR line being taken through Blackfoot Reserveterritory; a description of two murders: Frank Skynner killed by Scrapings, and Charcoal's murder of Medicine Pipe Stem; the surrender of Blackfoot Reserve land; and an understanding of land rights.

Evidence given to Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Bottle, detailing an account of the signing of Treaty #7 and the later leasing of part of the Blood Reserve to the Mormons.

A general account of the life of Jim Brady.

Jim Curtniss tells how his family travelled around Ontario, living in several locations. No date given for this interview. Probably during the 1970's.

Interviewee is asked to speak of his family, of schools, social life, work, politics, religion, and Status. No index terms are provided.

Interview with Bill Hart, explaining the carvings on the 16 by 11 foot dance screen. Duration: 7:05.

Describes how Papaschase took scrip and the members of his band scattered to various other reserves which were then compensated for the loss of the Papaschase Reserve land.

Jim Panamick describes working in a lumber camp, how to play an Indian game with a bat and ball, and tells stories of medicine men and curses. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.

Jim Panamick recalls some memorable baseball and hockey games from his youth and the Manitoulin people involved in them. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood ; interpreter : Ernest Debassigae.

Tells of land at Swan Lake claimed by his uncle but never assigned as a reserve.

Tells something of life before the taking of treaty, and his interpretation of Treaty #6.

Artist, poet and essayist discusses environmentalism, political activism, internal tribal issues, history and art.

Interview of the grandsons of Little Bear who discuss lifestyle. They tell stories about Cree raids on Blackfoot;the hanging of Little Bear and murder of a storekeeper's son by a medicine man. Interpreter by Alphonse Littlepoplar.

Joanne Greenwood, TranscriberThis tape has not yet been translated.

The interview includes a story of the Grandson of Little Bear who was hung for his part in the Frog Lake massacre. Other stories included the tale of Chuh Chuh,a warrior who scalped a Blackfoot Chief; stories of medicine men; a gambling tale involving a Cree and Blackfoot.

Mr. Izbister discusses life in La Ronge before and after the road came as well as the early meetings of the Metis Association and problems in the north resulting from welfare payments.

Consists of an interview where he mentions a smallpox epidemic in 1876, his life as a seal hunter and talks about an early missionary to his people.