Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2016.

One of a collection of arrowheads collected by J.W.T. Spinks - from Dundurn, Saskatchewan

One of a collection of arrowheads collected by J.W.T. Spinks - larger specimen from Dundurn, Saskatchewan

Arrowhead donated to the Saskatoon Archaeology Society 17 January 1936 by Dr. D.S. Rawson; collected ca. 1920.

One of a series of arrowheads - this one a blade - collected by J.W.T. Spinks.

Photograph of an Innukshuk at Toronto Airport.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Calgary, 1992.

Well-known Métis photographer discusses her work. Includes artist statement and lists solo and group exhibitions.

Uses the art of Arthur Renwick as an illustration of the environment, attitudes and efforts to resist colonization of other Aboriginal artists, including Alfred Young Man.

An essay and information pertaining to early female photographer Geraldine Moody and includes information relating to her interactions with indigenous peoples.

Artifacts found during the Francois-Finlay Post excavation near Nipawin in 1964. Included are a musket ball and flintlock tumbler (top centre); a bent iron rod and gun maker's punch beside a bone fragment, bottom centre; with a charred log lying in the centre.

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Talk on the photographic series Mask. Duration: 21:12.

Kwagiutl artist talks about his work which is contemporary in execution and traditional in foundation.

Survey of sixteen artists judged to be innovators in the areas of photography, pottery, sculpture, weaving, and writing.

The interior of the Arts & Crafts Shop [Rankin Inlet, NU]. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#28b.).

Reviews Where are the Children? mounted at National Archives of Canada and Kootenay: An Exploration of Historic Prejudice and Intolerance at Fort Steele Heritage Town.

Looks at the practice of placing Native American children in boarding schools, mission schools, and similar institutions, and includes an example of a typical daily schedule at the schools.

A photograph of a teepee with two Native people sitting in front of it, and two standing behind a horse on the right. There is also a dog and two travois leaning against each other on the left. On the back it reads: Assiniboine teepee near Wolseley, Sask., 1880's - Dog and travois piled at left.

An assortment of Aboriginal artifacts posed along a wall for a photograph. Presumably from a private collection in Medicine Hat. Includes flintlock and caplock rifles, a quiver with arrows, flintlock pistol, headdress, axe and tomahawk heads, beadwork, clothing, and smaller items. Some of these items also appear in S-B356.

Metis sitting around table during North-West Half-Breed Commission.

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Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.

Image of Indigenous people gathered outside tent at the time of the Half-Breed Commissioner's visit. Man at centre smoking pipe.

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Image of group of men posing in front of tent during the North-West Half-Breed Commission. Man at centre holding infant and man second from right is Jacob Johnston.

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Photograph of group (Metis?) picnicking during North-West Half-Breed Commission.

Historical note:

Narcisse-Omer Cote (1859-1944) a civil servant for the Government of Canada, entered the department of the interior in 1879. In 1885, he was appointed secretary to the Royal Commission investigating and adjudicating Metis claims. In 1900 he became a Commissioner of the North-West Half-Breed Commission. The Commission was to enumerate and issue scrip to the Metis who qualified in the district of Saskatchewan and a small part of Manitoba. Their work lasted from May 16 to December 6 1900.

Book review of: Australian Aborigines, Shadows in a Landscape. Photography by Laurence Le Guay and text by Susanne Faulkiner. To access review, scroll down to page 230.

Using still photographs from the nineteenth century, Willie Dunn sings a ballad about the Blackfoot Chief of the Canadian West. Duration: 10:18.

Looks at the Awareness Series by Barry Pottle about the identification tag system implemented by the Canadian government.

This file contains excerpts from a type-written diary called "Northern Saskatchewan Holiday," by Annie M. (Nan) McKay and Christina Bateman, 9 August to 16 September 1919. It highlights their trip to Lac la Ronge. There is also a list of photographs from the trip that are held at Saskatchewan Archives Board.

Image of unidentified Roman Catholic priest addressing the crowd at the Batoche National Historic Site cairn ceremony. Spectators and RCMP members in foreground; cars and spectators in background.

Image of Harry Ross at the Batoche cairn dedication ceremony addressing the crowd on podium; men seated on chairs in foreground; crowd in background.

Image of a sign of the church at Batoche National Historic Site under renovation.

Image of the Batoche National Historic Site marker; inscription in English and French.

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.

Image of a sign at the rectory of the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan.

A colour photograph of a wooden sign made by National Parks Branch, Government of Canada that marks the Batoche rectory as a last holdout of the Metis during their resistance in 1885.

Image of Batoche's house, with a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people are standing or are seated on the porch; summer scene. Written on front of image: "Batoche's house / x window through which Cpt. French shot." An x in ink shows the window. On back of image: “Batoche my home for three years / for my neice (sic) Stella Dorien / Duck Lake April 6th 1909 / A Picnic from Rosthern N.W.T. Sask.”

Image of the battlefield at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan during the Northwest Resistance.

Close-up photograph of the plaque commemorating Battle of Duck Lake (20 March 1885) taken ca. 1981.

A photograph of the students and staff of the Battleford Industrial School taken by D. Cadzow, undated.

A photograph of the Battleford Indian Industrial School from a distance, circa 1896. Fences, outbuildings, a windmill and two houses are also visible.

A postcard of the Battleford Indian Industrial School. This photograph was probably taken not long after it was built in 1878. The card is dated October, 1888.

A postcard of the Battleford Indian Industrial School. This photograph was probably taken not long after it was built in 1878. The card is dated October, 1888. Pictured is the school's backyard where several young Aboriginal men are playing outside.

A photograph of the Battleford Indian Industrial School taken in 1883. On the back of the photograph is written: This building was erected in the year 1878. Gov. Laird resided here during his stay in Battleford. The first Principal was Rev Thomas Clarke (seen seated in the front row garbed in clerical clothes) 1883.

Image of beaded saddle on blank white background. Description on back reads: "A Beaded saddle. Work by Silver Cloud a daughter of Chief Yellow Quill. This work all done with sinew for thread."

Picture of beadwork and leather craft at Saskatchewan Arts and Crafts Society Show.

Aboriginal beadwork mats on display at the Saskatoon Arts and Crafts Display. Date unkown.

A set of 17 photographs of Lydia and Napthelie McKenzie and their daughter Jemima Charles on their trapline near Stanley Mission preparing the meat and hide of a bear shot by their son Malcolm McKenzie.

The plaque at the base of the Bear Pole. Victoria, B.C. On plaque: "1966 Project of Native Indians' participation Centennial Sub-Committee to Commemorate the Union in 1866 of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and the Mainland as British Columbia Kwakiutl Bear Pole carved by Mr. Henry Hunt of the Kwawkewlth Indian Band at Victoria, B. C. Log donated by MacMillan, Bloedel & Powell River Limited."

Image of six Aboriginal men sitting on the ground, with a possibly non-Aboriginal man standing at far left; summer scene.

Image of Beardy's Warriors with W.R. Cameron. Some of the men are wearing traditional costume; several men hold pipes and six men are seated around a drum. Photo taken in Duck Lake, NWT.