Dwellings & Architecture

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. Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman with a rifle and a boy standing in front of a tent. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous family standing outside of a wooden house with veranda. Includes two men, a woman, and a little girl. All are wearing European style clothing. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in full romanticized and heavily beaded traditional costume holding a top hat in front of a painted teepee. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Recounts, on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, the deaths of 33 people during construction of a bridge across the St. Lawrence River.

The interview includes discussion concerning home, work and social situations.

Interior Design Thesis (MID)--University of Manitoba, 2014.

Consists of an interview where Fine Day gives a description of death customs, a description of the construction of tipis and talks about the ceremonialism associated with their use.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Pennsylvania State University, 1997.

A photograph of four Aboriginal men and a young boy (probably all Wahpeton Dakota) posing for the camera in the Prince Albert District, NWT [1901]. The boy stands in a Red River style cart and there is a teepee in the background.

Historical note:

Compares two models that were developed to account for a deeply stratified workshop and habitation site.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Chief Clerk by H. W. Dorsey The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Tattooing and Face and Body Painting of the Thompson Indians, British Columbia by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia by Elsie Viault Steedman The Osage Tribe: Rite of the Wa-xo'-be by Francis La Flesche

Case Study 1: First Nations Schools. Case Study 2: First Nations Cultural Centre Case Study 3: First Nations Administrative and Business Hub. Ca

A photograph of four Aboriginal men (probably all Wahpeton Dakota) posing for the camera in the Prince Albert District, NWT [1901]. They wear western style clothes and cowboy hats. Two of them wear traditional beaded necklaces, and one holds a rifle. From left to right they are Naji, or Standing, Omani or Walking, Hanyetumani or Night Walking, and Falling Water (Dakota translation unclear).--Source of names, Charmbury Family--See SAB.

Historical note:

A frame house with dormer windows on a reserve. Date and location unknown.

Interior Design Thesis (M.I.D)--University of Manitoba, 2013

Skidoos on ice with buildings and air plane in background; taken on Padloping Island, N.W.T. [NU].

The fur loft building at Lower Fort Garry. Fort Garry National Historic Park, Man.

Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008.

A discussion of Treaty 7: promises made and broken; and the traditional relationship of the Indian to his surroundings.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he talks about his childhood and lack of schooling, his development of horsemanship, his membership in holy societies and his alcoholism.

Interview is a general account of his life.

Analysis of Cow Cove 1 provides evidence for understanding Early Palaeoeskimo architecture, resource use and seasonality.

Looks at concept of farm-in-a-box which contains agriculture material needed to build and operate a farm homestead.

Guidebook is designed to help both heritage professionals and ordinary citizens write statements of significance.

Gwen Beck is a long time resident of La Ronge who has taken a keen interest in local, social and political affairs.

Study conducted in Nunavik over the course of 10 years (1985-1995) involved surveying various ecological zones in the two locations. Data analysis was conducted to estimate population levels, intensity of occupation and resource use. Researchers concluded that local knowledge must be incorporated when interpreting material culture.

Discusses the architecture of houses and design styles of totems poles in the villages of Kaigani, Klinkwan, Kassan. Part 1: Duration: 34:20. Access to Part 2.

Looks at architecture of the houses and carving styles on totem poles in the villages of Howkan, Hydaburg, Sukkwan and Kygani. Part 2: Duration: 31:06. Access to Part 1.

Discusses the architecture of houses and design style of totem Poles in the villages of Skidegate, Xaina, Skedans, Tanu, Skungwai and Chaatl Haida. Part 1 duration: 25:08. Part 2 duration: 32:08.

Interview covers recollections of childhood family experiences and school; and comments on economic conditions, racial attitudes, church and politics.(NOTE: There is a very loud hum on Side A of this tape for the first 9 pages, frequently making it impossible to decipher what is being said.)

Looks at Haida artwork, specifically on houses of the village of Skidegate, and the hunt to uncover the mystery of the Chicago Settee. Duration: 56.27.

Highlights that communalism is found in households with highly developed social hierarchies, as opposed to households where social hierarchies were less developed.

Overview of presentations from four sessions: Kora Sessions from Aotearoa New Zealand; Respecting the Land and Identities; Creating Consensus and Engagement; and Indigenous Design: Tools, Methods and Processes.

General reminiscences about her life.Describes certain customs associated with death.

Consists of an interview on the origins of the Holy Lodge; the story of the Holy Turnip (same story as IH-AA.020); the story of the elk woman and her jealous husband; the story of the widows who offered themselves to the sun and how these events led to the offering ceremony and then to the Holy Lodge (This account continues on IH-AA.112)

Geraldine Forbes Isais, Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning, speaks about Lou Weller's life as an architect and supporter of the school. Duration: 59:28.

Art History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2011.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.26 (p.109-138).

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Civil Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch)--University of Arizona, 1993.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives an account of the original Holy Lodge. (It is a follow-up to IH-AA.112)Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Short "how to" video reveals the skills needed to construct an igloo. Duration: 10:32.

Interview includes a description of Mr. Gallivan's interactions with residents of the reserve.