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Baker Lakes Superhero Businessman

Articles » General
Author/Creator
William Tagoona
Inuktitut, no. 97, Summer, 2005, pp. 14-21
Description
Profile of Peter Tapetai, owner of a successful trucking enterprise.
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Baraga

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Graham A. MacDonald
The Beaver, vol. 74, no. 5, October-November 1994, pp. 4-?
Description
Profiles the life and role played by Frederic Baraga, a Catholic missionary among North American Indigenous peoples in the early 1800s.
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Beardy Not Given Proper Recognition

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, August 9, 2004, p. B1
Description

Historical overview of Willow Cree Chief Kamiscowesit's (or Beardy's) role in the North West Resistance and the negotiations of Treaty 6. Alternate spellings include: Kamayistowesit, Kamdyistowesit.

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Beardy Quits as Keewatin Bishop

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jane Davidson
Anglican Journal, vol. 127, no. 7, September 2001, p. 1
Description
High profile First Nation bishop resigns.
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Ben Murray (Parlku-Nguyu-Thangkayiwarna)

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Austin
Luise Hercus
Philip Jones
Aboriginal History, vol. 12, no. 2, 1988, pp. 115-188
Description
Looks at the rich and varied life of a man who lived throughout eastern Australia.
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Big Bear

Articles » General
Author/Creator
R. S. Allen
Saskatchewan History, vol. 25, no. 1, Winter , 1972, pp. 1-17
Description
In addition to biographical information on the Cree leader (also known as Misto-Ha-A-Musqua) , article provides historical information on the fur and whiskey trade in the Cypress Hills and Southwestern Alberta. Discusses Cypress Hills Massacre, the arrival of the North West Mounted Police, the flight of the Sioux into Canada and the North-West Resistance. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 1.
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Biidaaban

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Author/Creator
Anonymous
BC Studies, no. 205, Spring, 2020, pp. 5-6
Description
An introduction to Amanda Strong and her animated series Biidaaban used on the cover page.
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Biographical Notes and Bibliography of Michael E. Krauss

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 29, no. 1-2, Préserver la language et les savoirs / Preserving Language and Knowledge, 2005, pp. 35-46
Description
Includes education, professional positions, publications, grants, and research activities of the noted linguist from Alaska.
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Book Review

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michael P. J. Kennedy
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 18, no. 1, 1998, pp. 188-191
Description
Book review of: Grey Owl: The Mystery of Archie Belaney by Armand Garnet Ruffo.
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Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Robert Keith Collins
Cynthia R. Kasee
Bruce Bernstein
Jim J. Buss
Paul V. Kroskrity
Gregory R. Campbell
Audra Simpson
Mary Jo Tippeconnic Fox
John N. Law
Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark
Sam Herley
Benjamin L. Perez
Marlette Grant-Jackson
et al
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 2, 2009, pp. 113-163
Description
Book reviews of 22 books: African Cherokees in Indian Territory: From Chattel to Citizen by Celia E. Naylor. American Indian Education: Counternarratives in Racism, Struggle and the Law by Matthew L. M. Fletcher. Born of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya by Charles S. King. Brothers Among Nations: The Pursuit of Intercultural Alliances in Early America, 1580-1660 by Cynthia J.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie

Web Sites » Personal
Description
Features the award-winning Aboriginal singer/songwriter/visual artist. Includes biography, recordings, interview, photos, artwork, and audio clips....
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Butler’s “Great Lone Land”

Articles » General
Author/Creator
McGregor Hone
Saskatchewan History, vol. 6, no. 1, Winter, 1953, pp. 24-29
Description
Describes Lieut. William Francis Butler’s journey, in the winter of 1870, to distribute small pox medicines and instructions for treatment of the disease to people and communities between the Red River Settlement and the Rockies; includes some details about Cree, Métis, and Blackfoot peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 24.
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Cameron Lineage a Proud History of Service

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 21, 2006, p. A11
Description
Family history of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable, the late Robin Cameron, the Constable who was killed in the line of duty in Saskatchewan in 2006.
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Cancer Takes Life of Mervin Dieter

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kim Standingready
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 10, November 1973, p. 8
Description
Biography of Mervin Dieter (1914-1973) former chairman of the Canadian Native Society and writer for the Saskatchewan Indian
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The Canoe: Portraits of the Great Fur Trade Canoes

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation
Description
Story of the Montreal canoe, the largest birchbark vessel ever used in Canada, and its role in the fur trade. Includes links to Aboriginal canoe styles, transportation, voyageures and portaging, Sir George Simpson's Travels
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Celebrate Cardinal

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Rohit Saxena
Rudy Sabga
Daniela Sirbu
Denise Kupferschmid
Isabelle Ly
Description
Features the Canadian architect, Douglas Cardinal, who designed the Canadian Museum of Civilization, First Nations University of Canada and the National Museum of the American Indian. Includes links to biography, project list, organic design, and interpretations.
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Charles A(lexander) Eastman

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Literature Resource Center
Description
Brief biography of author and physician, whose writings focused on Native American spirituality, morality and mythology. Best-known for the autobiographical works Indian Boyhood and From the Deep Woods to Civilization.
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Charles Cowley Pratt (1816-1888)

Alternate Title
Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Description
Very brief profile Charles Cowley Pratt, an Anglican lay reader, schoolteacher, and interpreter for Treaty 4 at Fort Qu’Appelle in 1874.
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Charles Perkins, a Biography

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jack Horner
Aboriginal History, vol. 15, no. 2, 1991, pp. 188-189
Description
Book review of: Charles Perkins: a Biography by Peter Read. Review located by scrolling to page 188.
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A Cheyenne Sketchbook

Alternate Title
[North American Indian Thought and Culture]
[Civilization of the American Indian Series; v. 75]
E-Books
Author/Creator
William Cohoe
Edward Adamson Hoebel
Karen Daniels Petersen
Description
1st Edition.
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Chief Cook Humble Despite Accomplishments

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 18, 2005, p. A13
Description
Chronicles the accomplishments of the long serving chief of the Lac La Ronge Band in northern Saskatchewan who's retiring from the post.
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Chief Joe Dreaver: Indian Statesman, Patriot and Soldier

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Solomon Sanderson
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 1, no. 2, October 1970, pp. 1-2
Description
Biography of Joe Dreaver who was Chief of the Mistawasis First Nation and life time member of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate and a veteran of World War II.
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Chief Joseph

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Contemporary Authors
Description
An hereditary leader of the Nez Perces, is widely known for leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 and his essay "An Indian's Views of Indian Affairs," published in North American Review, April, 1879.
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