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Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.

A transcript of an interview with Chief Thomas Settee of Cumberland House, SK. Settee discusses everything from employment and culture to religion and politics.

Brief introduction to the articles in section of volume which discuss the experiences of residential school survivors, the challenges of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and the politics of reconciliation. .

Author introduces the special double issue of American Indian Quarterly, “To Hear the Eagles Cry: Contemporary Themes in Native American Spirituality.” Highlights different spiritual values in Indigenous cultures and the ways that they have been marginalized by mainstream institutions.

Missionaries share stories of abuse, healing, and forgiveness.

Mission in background at Chesterfield Inlet, NWT [NU].

Photograph of encampment with church in the background.

Book review of Inuit Shamanism and Christianity by Frédéric B. Laugrand and Jarich G. Oosten. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review scroll to p. 29.

Music Thesis (Ph.D.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2015.

The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.

Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission speaks about background, mandate and approach of Commission. Also explains the history of governments' attempts to eradicate Aboriginal culture by forced assimilation of children through the residential school system. Duration: 1:39:29.

Mr. Ledoux, aged 99 at the time of the interview is of mixed French and Indian ancestry but is registered as a treaty Indian. He was present during the Riel Rebellion of 1885 and gives an account of what he saw in the Rebellion; views of the rebellion and the people involved.

Photo depicts John Alexander Mackay at centre conversing with an indigenous woman while observing another woman seated on the ground with dogs. Teepee, canoe and building in background.

James Gray was a farmer who worked for the CCF government in the areas of fish, fur and timber marketing.

Interviewee, in most cases, responds briefly to interviewer's questions about his experiences throughout his life.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life; and Metis history.

Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.

Examination of Navajo religious beliefs and their tolerance of other religions.

NOTE: Joan Stanley is a research worker with the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Her mother was Indian and her father white. She shares her experiences of growing up Metis in a white community, of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan and her personal problems.

Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.

Consists of an interview where he discusses his views of the present situation of Indians, and ways of improving it.

Consists of an interview with Joe Sylvester where he gives an account of Indian medicine; legends concerning migration of Algonquin Indians; the role of eldlers; of the deterioration of reservation conditions following World War II; the religious significance of the number "four"; views on welfare and its role in disrupting traditional Indian values; and a legend about the origin of the drum.

John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.

Mr. Gardiner gives a general account of his life.

Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.

Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.

Discusses the report on the progress made on the Government of Canada’s commitments since the apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools, and the challenges that still lie ahead.

Book review of: Journey from Fisher River by Joyce Carlson.

Speech about mandate of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and the responsibilities of United Church leadership in the process of healing.

Titles in English read as follows (text in Chinook shorthand): First Abbreviations; A Table to show how the signs are connected with any preceeding or following consonant; English Prayers; Hail Mary; I Believe in God; I Confess, etc.; [next two titles unclear]; An Act of Faith; An Act of Hope; An Act of Love; An Act of Contrition; The Ten Commandments; The Precepts of the Church; The Angelus; Gloria Patri; Before Meals; After Meals; How to Baptize....

Historical note:

Author chronicles the life of the first Native American woman to be declared blessed by the Roman Catholic church.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.

Discusses the structural change to the diocese proposed by the diocesan council of Keewatin.

Comments on the synod meeting that approved the proposal for an area ministry in predominantly aboriginal parishes of northern Manitoba and northern Ontario.

Published by the Aboriginal Catholic Ministries school located in Grouard, Alberta.

Published by the Aboriginal Catholic Ministries school located in Grouard, Alberta.

Published by the Aboriginal Catholic Ministries school located in Grouard, Alberta.

Poitras, once labeled an angry artist, believes anger is foreign to Indigenous philosophies and traditions, instead dictates forgiveness. Her works have display evils done to First Nations people by the church, Western materialism, residential schools and alcohol, but her own worldview is that trials and suffering lead to redemption.

Highlights of meeting's discussions of Aboriginal issues.

A series of 27 photographs of landmarks at Batoche including church and plaque; 9 scanned here.

Interview is a general account of his life. He also briefly describes some of the activities of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan.

Interview is a general account of his life.

Discusses how the Catholic Church's statement of regret has helped First Nations people move forward.

Provides an overview of key events relating to residential schools, and discusses the issues determined by Canadian courts in four specific cases:Blackwater v Plint (No 1), Blackwater v Plint (No 2), and Mowatt and A(TWN) v Clarke.

Interview is a general account of his life. He describes his role in local Metis organization.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1997.

History of the Secwepemc people of British Columbia. Timeline links to information and audio for specific periods, with further links to more detailed information. Very useful for classroom instruction.