Treaty 7

Brief description of theTreaties that were concluded between 1871 and 1877.

Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.

Short description of Treaty 7 negotiations; and the transfer of chieftainship from Bad Head to Red Crow.

Jim Shot Both Sides, Head Chief of the Blood Reserve, Alberta tells his father's account of the signing of the Treaty #7and the promises made at that time.

Short description of Treaty #7: in preliminaries, taking, understanding of, effect on way of life; ana a comparison of Canadian and U.S. treaties.

Discussion of several topics: taking of Treaty #7, boundaries of Peigan Reserve; permit system; traditional curing practices; obtaining paint forceremonials; significance of rocks in Blackfoot culture; how the Blackfoot learned from the rock spirit how to drivethe buffalo over a cliff.

A discussion of Treaty #7 as remembered by Mr. Jack Crow from information given to him by his parents.

An interview discussing various topics: evidence given to the Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Black; signing of Treaty #7; an account of the CPR line being taken through Blackfoot Reserveterritory; a description of two murders: Frank Skynner killed by Scrapings, and Charcoal's murder of Medicine Pipe Stem; the surrender of Blackfoot Reserve land; and an understanding of land rights.

Evidence given to Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Bottle, detailing an account of the signing of Treaty #7 and the later leasing of part of the Blood Reserve to the Mormons.

Detailed description of the happenings at Blackfoot Crossing when Treaty #7 was signed.

Discusses Treaty #7 and stresses the closeness of Indian people to nature and the need to retain the Indian religions.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--West Virginia University, 1972.

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

Launch of legal action by the Tsuu T'ina Nation against the Province of Alberta concerning the South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan.

Short history on the development of Treaty 7. The website includes links to Traditional Life, Contemporary Life, the Treaty, the Treaty Makers, an Historical Overview, and Perspectives. There is also a video, War on Foreign Shores under the web page The Treaty Makers - Red Crow (Mi'k ai'stowa).

Presents the Making Treaty 7 artists' material that was developed over a three-week residency. Duration: 1:31:27.

Series of maps illustrates the historical evolution of Canada through treaty-making, focusing on the numbered treaties. Previously titled Timelines and Maps.

Mark Wolfleg talks about the Blackfoot interpretation of the terms of Treaty #7; also the roles of the Crowfoot and a group of Metis in taking Treaty #7. He also talks about his overseas experiences during World War II.

Mr. McDougall is descended from French and Scottish halfbreeds and is active in the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. He gives an account of the Metis way of life and philosophy, the Riel Rebellion, shares memories of WWI, WWII and the Depression. He also talks about the discrimination against native people.

Examination of primary documents demonstrates how bi-cultural mediators, using traditional Indigenous protocols, were critical in preventing violence.

History Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Mrs. Buffalo of the Peigan Reserve, who is 93 years of age, answers questions about what her ancestors told her of buffalo, fur trade, treaty, smallpox and attitudes to the land.

Black and white archival photographs dealing with treaty negotiations.

Listed by location/treaty name; table shows reserve name and number, year of initial grant, ethno-linguistic group and linguistic family, hectares and square acres at surrender and in 1902. Table created from information found in The Historical Atlas of Canada, v. 2 edited by R. Louis Gentilcore ; Geoffrey J. Matthews, cartographer and designer.

Native American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Lethbridge, 2007.

Provides background on the program, differing perspectives on the legal and treaty requirements for service provision, health literacy implications, and the role of a Treaty 7 NIHB Navigator in service delivery.

Mr. Abraham tells the account of Treaty #7 that he heard from his grandparents.

Reprint of 1905 speech by David Laird (1833-1914) on Treaties with which he was directly involved.

Presents a brief history of the Old Sun school from its establishment in1883 to the year it was destroyed by a fire in 1928.

Book review of: One Century Later: Western Canadian Reserve Indians Since Treaty 7 edited by Ian A. L. Getty and Donald B. Smith.

Website explores connection between the Treaty 7 First Nations and Calgary Stampede.

Painting by A. Bruce Stapleton entitled "Treaty Number Seven". The honourable David Laird, Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories is seated at the centre of the picture. Colonel Macleod is seated at his left. At left standing is Mayor Irvine, next to him in buckskin is interpreter Jean L'Heureux. At right is Crowfoot, with an interpreter beside him.

Retelling his father's account of the signing of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the Blood Reserve; also the establishment of the Mormon settlement at Cardston.

Statement on promises made at signing of Treaty #7, as told to him by his father who was 10 years old and present at the signing.

Discusses the signing of Treaty #7 and how the Blackfoot interpreted it.

Educational Administration and Leadership Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2001.

Resources for lesson (4-5 classes) intended for Grade 4. Contains links to: lesson plan, rubric, and handouts.

Briefly describes his mother's recollections of the signing of Treaty #7.

Suggests that decisions made in the United States may point to the general direction in which Canadian courts may move.

Book reviews of 2 books : Proclaiming the Gospel to the Indians & the Metis by Raymond J. Huel, and The True Spirit and Original of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Dorothy First Rider, and Sarah Carter.

Discusses the role of economics in the criminal justice system. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Presented at the 6th Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation and Accommodation, February 22-23, Toronto, Ontario. Discusses how duty to consult and accommodate is being affected by recent case law.

Keith Chief Moon speaks about his life, education and Bill C-45. Part 1: 24:39. Part 2: 24:00.

Speaks about the Omnibus Bills and other Bills passed in Canada. Duration: 15:02.

Speaker about legislation in the process of being passed that will affect Aboriginal rights. Part 1 duration: 13:12. Part 2 duration: 16:06.

Speech about the Idle No More movement and the Canadian government. Duration: 25:40