Research Guides

Looks at a research tool, implemented in 1982, that records biographical information about individuals and families from every state and territory in Australia.

Book review of: Aboriginal Conditions edited by Jerry P. White, Paul S. Maxim and Dan Beavon.

Book review of: Aboriginal Conditions edited by Jerry P. White, Paul S. Maxim, Dan Beavon.

Website contains "Resources for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing."

"On 1 November 1990, the government of Alberta enacted legislation to enable Metis ownership and government of Alberta's Metis settlement lands. This book explores the legislative history of the Metis settlements and constitutional issues arising from Alberta's initiative."

From program: "Ruth Cuthand's art...involves painting herself and her people into their own cultural tradition. Like a storyteller, she brings the tradition to life, and in the process revitalizes it." Exhibit curated by Cindy Richmond.

Historical note:

Ruth Cuthand was born in Prince Albert, SK in 1954 and grew up near the Blood Reserve in Alberta. Her heritage is Plains Cree and Scots/Irish. Her Aboriginal culture and memories of her childhood experiences are often the inspiration for her art-making practice.

Convention program for the Canadian Association of Social Studies and the Saskatchewan Council of Social Studies Teachers, held in Saskatoon, SK. The convention focus is on Batoche and the Northwest Resistance, with guest speakers including Grant MacEwan.

This report summarizes the comments which interested parties made to Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park.

This report outlines how Parks Canada intends to protect and present the important historical and cultural resources of Batoche National Historic Park. Includes photographs of various buildings at Batoche between 1880-1915.

Results from public meetings of persons interested in the development of Batoche, site of an important battle during the Northwest Resistance. Aspects of development that are favored include a visitor's centre, preservation of nearby buildings relevant to the Battle of Batoche, and preservation of the landscape as native vegetation.

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This booklet outlines three plans for the Batoche National Historic Site and provides comments sections to the public to respond.

Pamphlet outlining the history of Fort Battleford, Saskatchewan. Five original buildings remain as the nucleus of this national historic site.

Historical note:

Fort Battleford, built in 1876 and in use until 1924, was the sixth Northwest Mounted Police fort to be established in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and played a central role in the events of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

Discusses both public and academic library services, including in the virtual realm.

Provides protocols for recognizing First Nations traditional territories appropriate for each local region. Presented for academic post-secondary audience.

Booklet documenting the battle between the Hurons, Algonquians and the French forces, led by Samuel de Champlain against the Iroquois. The Iroquois defeated this united group at a location in central New York State.

Subtitled a "Study of the trading post as an insitution", this monograph is a reworking of an address to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin in 1889 and published by Johns Hopkins Press. Turner discusses the great influence trade has had on the many great civilizations throughout history and narrows his focus from North American settlements to Wisconsin. Various comments surrounding the presence and participation of indigenous people are included.

First two pages gives list of Kamloops Wawa citations and related texts which include information about the history of Chinook jargon. Preface quotes from the history of Chinook jargon as described in James Constantine Pilling's "Bibliography of the Chinookan Languages." Phonetic Alphabet; Pronunciation. Chinook Rudiments: I. Numerals; II. Adjectives; III. Pronouns; IV. Verbs; V. Adverbs; VI. Ononmatopaeia. Remarks - Chinook Vocabulary: 1. The 163 original words; 2. Other Chinook Words; 3. H. B. French words; 4. Religious words; 5. Common English Words; 6.

Author uses the example of collecting stories from her mother over a period of three years to describe an Indigenous methodology for research that is rooted in relationality, seasonal progressions, and wholistic worldviews and that focuses on research through memory and story-telling.

Booklet relating to the coast Salish people of coastal British Columbia, describing various aspects of Coast Salish culture such as daily subsistence, religion, shamanism, family life and legends.

Article suggests the need for specific genetic research policies for Indigenous people.

The introduction states that "the following vocabularies are presented about 211 words of one or more dialiects of every Indian language spoken on the Pacific slope from the Columbia River north to the Tshilikat River". A map of the distribution of these languages is appended.

Revised 3rd Edition

Program of exhibit of Canadian Woodland Indian contemporary native art. Short article and references by Bernhard Cinader; includes photographs and biographies of artists.

This study describes what aboriginal attitudes to the concept of development in the Mackenzie District of Canada. It shows "there are different ideas in different groups as to what 'development' is, as well as different enthusiasms about development."

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Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes maps of the Diocese of Athabasca and of aerial routes into northern Canada. Also some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of a confirmation service and various group photos.

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In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes a map of the Diocese of Caledonia and some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of churches and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes a map of the Diocese of Caledonia and some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of churches and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes a map of the Diocese of Edmonton and some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of churches and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Prayers and Catechism in English Typography; Catechism; Prayers and Catechism in English (Phonography); English Prayers; English Catechism; Chinook Manual; Latin Manual or Hymns and Chants in use by the Indians of British Columbia; and Latin Manual of Hymns and Chants in Use by the Indians of British Columbia.

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Attributed to Father LeJeune "With the approbation of Right Rev. P. Durieu" (Bibliography of British Columbia).

Argues that ethical validity happens when the research process is consistent with the principles of all partners or participants.

Relates the events leading to the forced relocation of the residents of Island Cache in Prince George B.C. in the early 1970s and how community research needs to be ethical.

A brief guide to the history and buildings comprising Fort Battleford, located at Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Historical note:

Fort Battleford, built in 1876 and in use until 1924, was the sixth Northwest Mounted Police fort to be established in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and played a central role in the events of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

A brief guide to the history and buildings comprising Fort Battleford, located in Battleford, SK.

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A brief guide to Fort Carlton Historic Park, located near Duck Lake, SK, where an important scene of battle took place during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

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Fort Carlton was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post from 1810 until 1885. As a Company post it primarily dealt in provisions, namely pemmican and buffalo robes although other furs were traded as well.

A detailed guide to Fort Carlton Historic Park, located near Duck Lake, SK, and was an important scene of battle during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

A detailed history and guide to Fort Pitt Historic Park, located near present-day Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Fort Pitt was an important scene of battle during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

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Program booklet of a primarily Ontario native hand crafts exhibition in Toronto, ON. Short articles on the various aspects of hand crafts precede lists of exhibitors and their works. Hand crafts include basketry, beadwork, clothing, headdresses, dolls, footwear, snowshoes, pipes and rattles.

Document listing books with illustrations and diagrams of Saskatchewan fur trading posts. Forts include Pelly and Touchwood Hills, Fort Qu'Appelle, Fort Ellice, For Walsh and Fort Carlton.

Links to several mapping resources: historical, reserve communities, land claim settlements, demographic, aerial, satelllite imagery, and others.

Provides an overview of tools, principles and methods to be applied when conducting research involving Aboriginal women. Includes a checklist and bibliography.

Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.

A guide at Fort Battleford Museum points to Batoche on a map to show where Gabriel Dumont's Lefacheaux .38 pin fire revolver was used in 1885.

Detailed article on the life of Honoré Joseph Jaxon, known as Louis Riel's secretary immediately before the Northwest Rebellion. The article also details the unfortunate trashing of Jaxon's papers upon his death in New York City in 1952.

This booklet lists Aboriginal boulder effigy sites in North America, with emphasis on Saskatchewan. Sites included are Minton, Onion Lake and Ogema, all in Saskatchewan, and Steveville and Cluny, in Alberta. It also lists other stone configurations made on the soil.

Subtitled: "Copies or Extracts of recent Correspondence respecting Alterations in the Organization of the Indian Department in Canada (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 247, of Session 1856)." Includes map of land purchases between Lake Huron and Lake Simcoe.

This booklet lists primitive pictograph and petroglyph sites in Saskatchewan, the majority found in northern Saskatchewan. It details the discovery and conditions of the sites.

Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in British Columbia, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.

Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in British Columbia, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.

Federal government publication relating to Aboriginal life in the Canadian prairie provinces, covering areas such as pre-contact, explorers and traders, colonization, missions, post-Confederation, education and economic development.