Veterans

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.

Fight for compensation for those who served in World War II and the Korean War.

Brief overview of a few Saskatchewan First Nation veterans including accomplishments and regrets. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Comments on the sacrifices of Aboriginal service men and women who made the greatest per capita contribution to the armed forces during the First and Second War and the Korean conflict.

Brief profile of Charlie Bird's accomplishments as a Canadian soldier in the Second World War and the importance of learning from First Nations veterans as their numbers are diminishing. Article located by scrolling to page 15.

Interview with a Métis veteran recalling wartime experiences and postwar difficulties as a non-status Indian ineligible for a Aboriginal veterans' benefits.

Film about the Aboriginal men and women who enlisted and fought in World War II. Duration: 51:19,

Video of an interview with Mamie Dunlop, who recounts her experiences in the Canadian army during the Second World War.

A timeline and series of brief biographies of Oklahoma army veterans, many of whom are Indigenous.

History and Adult Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alaska Anchorage, 2002.

Biography one of the most decorated soldiers in Canadian history focuses on his time in the military, his activities between the Second World War and the Korean war, and contends that his inability to adjust once he had left the military was due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Describes how the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations was formed.

First Nations Veterans of the Second World War honoured at a ceremony in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Describes a Métis family who lost two sons while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

File containing series of newspaper articles regarding the Indian Act and revisions thereof, issues regarding reserve land, anger among the Six Nations, research into indigenous living conditions and discrimination, control of mineral rights, integration into the public school system and society at large, the "Indian Council of Canada", the Indian Claims Commission, community development, the National Indian Council of Canada, Indigenous press,law enforcement on reserves, citizenship rights and treaty rights, band mergers, the Inuit, education, services (and provincial control thereof) represe

Discusses the Soldier Settlement Act of 1917 and its impact on First Nations lands.

Peter Bird shares some of his experiences from World War II and a mention of Frank Eyahpaise's enlistment at the time of the Korean War.

Book reviews of: Son of Two Bloods by Vincent L. Mendoza. A Hundred Miles of Bad Road: An Armored Cavalryman in Vietnam, 1967-68 by Dwight W. Birdwell and Keith William Nolan. Year in NAM: A Native American Soldier’s Story by Leroy TeCube. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page

Canadian Studies Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2006.

Story of Isiah Halkett of the Little Red Reserve who volunteered for army duty in World War II.

Questions raised whether Aboriginal veterans received full benefits.

Looks at the history of service by students, alumni and faculty.

This file contains a newspaper article about the Little Red River Reserve in Saskatchewan, written by Doug Cuthand and published in the Prince Albert Daily Herald The article describes the uniqueness of the reserve in that it is not a separate First Nation but belong to two other First Nations – Montreal Lake and La Ronge. He describes the history of Little Red River First Nation and how now today there are second generation farmers continuing to support themselves and their families.

Highlights Métis historical resistance, communities, Elders and veterans through a various types of media.

Contends that after World War II ended, Metis veterans have seen no federally funded compensation, unlike non-Aboriginal veterans, and are ready to deal with the issue at a political level.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

Comments on the important role Métis people played in Canada's war efforts, the impact on families, and how we must all remember their sacrifice. Article found by scrolling to page 12.

Views of young Aboriginal women marching, a portrait of a male war veteran in uniform with medals, and a group of men drumming during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located roughly 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Three elevated views of Aboriginal war veterans and young Aboriginal women marching during the Mistawasin [Mistawasis] Pow Wow.

Historical note:

The Mistawasis First Nation is located approximately 68 kilometres west of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Nation has one reserve with an area of approximately 125.44 square kilometres. The First Nation takes its name from the name of its first chief, Chief Mistawasis. Mistawasis, or "Big Child" in English, was the first person to sign Treaty 6 in 1876.

Lesson plan for grades 7-8. Rev. ed.

Image of 'No Alcohol' sign at Pow Wow, and an image showing Aboriginal war veterans, a RCMP officer and other Aboriginal persons marching.

Discusses Native American contributions to the war effort. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.

Remembrance of Gladys Johnson, one of the pioneers of First Nations activism in Saskatchewan.

Black and white archival photographs of Saskatchewan and Alberta First Nations soldiers from 1915-1951. Includes identification.

Book review of: Native Memoirs From The War of 1812 by Carl Benn.

Describes the accomplishments of Aboriginal service personnel in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. Bibliography included.

Main focus of website is on veterans from the areas encompassed by: The Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850, The Northwest Angle Treaty of 1873--No.3, and The James Bay Treaty No. 9. Contains links to: WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Peacekeeping.

Presents the story of Native American codetalkers in World War II.

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

Book review of: No One Ever Asked Me by Hollis D. Stabler, edited by Victoria Smith.

Book review of: North American Indians in the Great War by Susan Applegate Krause.

Website includes links to: code talker story, the code, foundation, museum and photos.

Five Canadian historians comment of the contents of the anthology entitledOn the Case: Explorations in Social History.

Profiles three veterans and discusses how the College facilitates transition from the military back into tribal life.

Photographs, short interviews and statements appearing in earlier publications of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) Saskatchewan Indian Elders, Enewuk, and All Nations

Looks at the World War II military service through the recollections of a Navajo veteran.

Profiles Francis Pegahmagabow, a decorated World War I veteran Ojibwa from Parry Island who acted as chief informant for anthropologist Diamond Jenness who wrote, The Ojibwa of Parry, Their Social and Religious Life.