File contains a presentation by Jean Allard (in English). Allard discusses colonization and the suppression of Aboriginal peoples, segregation, his problems with the concept of self-government, and the need for fiscal self-sufficiency and economic developments for Aboriginal (specifically Metis) peoples. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners regarding his views on these issues.

Covers a variety of topics including workplace integration, racial discrimination, sexual harassment, and colonization.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations made by Lizabeth Hall on adoption and reunification, Sherry Small on Bill C-31 and rights of Aboriginals under the Indian Act and Dennis Fletcher on B.C. Native Housing. Also included are questions from the assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.

This file contains a transcript of part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes opening remarks by Karin Hunt, the moderator for the session and presentations by Rena Kinney, Jessica Lafond, Geraldine Thomas, Brenda Thomas, Rosalind Caldwell, Gloria Lerat, Lillian George, Sophie Thomas, and Betty Ann Barnes and others on the various topics of racism, self-government, Aboriginal woman's issues, taxation, land claims, sexual abuse,healing and the issues of Metis women.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes several presentations made on behalf of youth groups. Given by Veronica Sandy, Stephanie King, Naomi Walser, David Forget, Laura Forget and Erica Louittit concerning activities of youth in the Aboriginal Community.

File contains opening remarks by Michael Thrasher of Victoria, B.C. Thrasher relates his experiences of learning from Elders, engaging people across the country in addressing addictions and culture reclamation issues, the importance of solidarity amongst Status Indian, Metis, Non-status Indian, and Inuit peoples, the reality of racism and discrimination in Canadian society, and the need for people to be committed to addressing these issues rather than just involved with them.

The file contains remarks by Viola Robinson. Commissioner Robinson thanks the participants in the day's youth circle for coming forward and sharing their stories. Robinson also discusses the importance of education for Aboriginal youth, and for Euro-Canadian society.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This part includes a presentation by Doug Vivier at the Round Table discussion on Addictions.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes opening remarks from Sherry Lawson, moderator of the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation by Jim Commandment at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation by Linda Bruce at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes questions, answers and discussions of the presentation given at the Round Table on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community." Also included are closing remarks given by moderator, Sherry Lawson.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation given by Gary Edgar at the Round Table discussion on Self-Sufficiency issues and economic development in the Aboriginal Community.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation given by Guy Monague at the Round Table discussion on Self-Sufficiency issues and economic development in the Aboriginal Community.

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a Round Table Session on Education as a Tool for Self-sufficiency. Participating in the session are Elder Noel Knockwood, Brenda LaFrance, Sandra Delaronde, Lionel Orlikow, Dr. Isaac Mabindisa, George Calliou, Deanna Nyce, Gilbert Whiteduck, Joyce Goodstriker, Sheri Chisan, Del Anaquod, Jean Goodwill. Comments from the floor were made by Keith Goulet, Ruth Norton, Gordon Poulson, Charles CooCoo, Josepi Padlayat and Harvey McCue.

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a Round Table Session on Metis and other Aboriginal Perspectives in Urban Settings on Education. Participating in the session are Elder Noel Knockwood, John Dorion, Brenda Neilson, Gloria Anderson, Cindy Ziorio, Philippe Mailhot, Audreen Hourie, Dianne Cooley, Louis Lamothe, Bonnie Laing and Ron George. Comments from the floor were made by Sheila Genaille, Sandra Delaronde, Rose-Alma McDonald-Jacobs and Ruth Norton.

This file contains a Wampum Belt Reading by Chief Oren Lyons that continues with the same topics discussed by Jake Thomas, the previous presenter who also did a Wampum Belt Reading. Lyons believes that the Commission's mandate should be focused on peace between all First Nations and non-Aboriginal people.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This part contains comments on the students' presentation by Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson that acknowledge the "vibrancy" of the students' presentations. After the Commissioners' remarks, the floor is opened for a discussion with the students.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This part contains presentations by 14 students, from both high school and post-secondary educational institutions in New Brunswick, discussing issues such as loss of Aboriginal culture and language, the role of elders in Aboriginal education, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and a lack of recreation programs and facilities on reserve and in cities.

Author relates experiences as a alcoholism counsellor and manager of a facility and offers advice on managing such a organization.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

Explores the misrepresentation of Indigenous women by North American popular culture through the promotion of images such as the postcard/calendar "Indian maiden" or "Indian princess" caricature.

Commentary states that there is a growing tendency to distort and misrepresent Native American spiritualism in academic and commercial circles.

Looks at three issues pertaining to Sámi culture and media: lack of cultural knowledge, underrepresentation in the media, and lack of human resources to enhance Sami content.

Examines the film Saskatchewan, noting several errors in landscape (the movie was filmed in Alberta and contains a scene in the Rocky Mountains), provincial culture, costuming (the uniforms of the NWMP), and portrayals of the Sioux who sought refuge in the Cypress Hills following the Battle of Little Big Horn and the defeat of General Custer. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 28.

Various documents from the Saskatchewan Association of Human Rights from the early 1970s. Includes pamphlets, a book listing ethnic organizations, and a quantitative study of representations of First Nations in Saskatchewan school texts.

The centre provides resources to assist First Nations peoples in preserving their culture. Services include training materials, online collections of images and text, a library, and a museum.

Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. A short article on the ongoing Northwest Resistance and some biographical information and a sketch of Louis Riel from the perspective of an Eastern Canadian Newspaper. Includes a large sketch of Louis Riel "in his costume of a Canadian half-breed."

A booklet published by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for a younger audience with games, activities, stories and rhymes centered around Indigenous culture.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday June 2, 1980 regarding various expressions of opposition to the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centres proposed Day Care facility from individuals and businesses.

Caption: "This is how an artist pictured Saskatoon (the Nutana side) when the Riel Rebellion was in progress. Wounded from the battles of Fish Creek and Batoche, 85 in number, were brought to Saskatoon for treatment by professionals and volunteers. Three houses in the vicinity of the present Nutana Collegiate Institute were used as hospitals."

Book review of: Savage Anxieties by Robert A. Williams. Review located by scrolling to page 209.

Looks at the conceptions of the characteristics, origins, and rights of Native peoples in early long poems. Entire journal in one pdf. Scroll down to page 76 to read article.

Examines the United States response to Louis Riel, from the press image to how Riel's politics changed the understanding of what it meant to be a member of the United States nation.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2010.

Discusses how Romantic music is used when portraying the "noble savage" and "native" music is used to portray the "otherness" of Indigenous characters.

Revised edition.

Humanities Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2015.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of New Brunswick, 1994.

Discussion on Lori Blondeau’s work, which explores the influence of popular media and culture (contemporary and historical) on Aboriginal self-identity, self-image, and self-definition.

Reviews, discusses and continues the debate started by Satzewich and Sharrif's paper on racism and Henry and Tator's rejoinder.

Discusses recommendations to ban all American Indian mascots, names, and images from Oregon public schools.

English Language and Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Chicago, 2002.

Study guide for Grades 7-12 looks at Aborigines in films until 2002, the year five award-winning films were released.

Article states that authors of children's books often unintentionally, perpetuate racial stereotypes and reinforce negative images.

Author discusses the violent social media response Tanya Tagaq received after having posted a photo of her daughter next to a harvested seal; uses the incident to illustrate how colonial violence disproportionately targets Aboriginal women.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Berkeley, 2005.

English and Film Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2005.

Reviews theories and the issues/problems associated with their application by historians and anthropologist. Focus is on two main, competing theories: Hobsbawmian and constructivist.