Photography

This file contains a promotional brochure titled "Her Future, Our Challenge," produced by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. It promotes a proposed conference and training centre to be built in Regina. There is a letter inside the pamphlet from Judge Clifford Sifton Davis Q. C. endorsing the project.

Images from the fifth annual Native American Bilingual Education Conference, held at Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium. Shown is National Indian Brotherhood president Noel Starblanket, and Federation of Saskatchewan Indians president David Ahenakew, May 16, 1977.

Review of the film: Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians directed by Anne Makepeace.

The Master fireplace at La Loche House, with a hardpan base. Methye Portage, SK.

File contains two negatives from a First Aid Class held at the All Saints Residential School on February 8, 1965, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Both images show young adults being taught to deal with emergency type health situations.

Grave marker of Dr. Elizabeth Beckett Matheson, "Doctor to the Indians and settlers" [from grave marker] at Onion Lake, Saskatchewan.

Grave marker of Rev. John Richard Matheson (1848-1916), Missionary in charge of the St. Barnabas Anglican Mission at Onion Lake. He was also the husband of Elizabeth Beckett Matheson, a doctor who served the Onion Lake district. Also listed on the marker are Edith and Baby Jack, children of the Mathesons.

Series of images taken at Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan, during the Commemoration ceremonies of the signing of Treaty #6 in 1876. 1. Exterior of reconstruction of Fort Pitt; 2. Group of tipis; 3. Top of several tipis, with Union Jack and First Nations flags visible; 4. Large Treaty 6 medal in foreground, with a group of people in background; two non-Natives are wearing NWMP uniforms, and one Aboriginal man is wearing a headdress; 5.

View of Catholic cemetery at Onion Lake, Saskatchewan.

Two views of grave markers at the Catholic cemetery at Onion Lake, Saskatchewan.

Image of exterior of Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Onion Lake.

Historical note:

This church burned to the ground on 22 December 1998.

A group of Aboriginal males of all ages, in ceremonial dress, march during the Grand Entry of the Onion Lake Pow Wow. Some are holding flags, while some hold feather staffs. [Taken indoors].

Two portraits of a male and female Aboriginal child taken during the Onion Lake Pow Wow. The male child is clad in ceremonial dress; the female child is wearing western clothing. [Taken indoors].

Series of images of road signs and buildings on the Onion Lake First Nation. The signs are a map of the First Nation and a tribute to Seekaskootch, "Guardian of the People." Also shown is the Onion Lake Homemakers building with an Aboriginal woman standing on the front steps, and an exterior view of Walter's Pool Hall.

Image of male Aboriginal Elder dancing and holding a feather staff.

Image of a grouping of colourful feathers on ceremonial clothing.

Image of a group of young Aboriginal dancers in ceremonial dress.

Image of male Aboriginal Elder holding a drum.

Series of six slides showing dancers in ceremonial dress in action during the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation International Pow Wow.

Series of four slides showing events during the Grand Entry at the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation International Pow Wow. Scenes include flag bearers marching, dancers and two war veterans marching.

Images of a female Aboriginal Elder, and of an elderly man and woman in ceremonial dress.

Two slides showing exterior views of the NWMP Officers' Quarters and a corner post of the stockade at Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan. Also includes a large metal reproduction of the Treaty Six medal, and a group of Aboriginal men, some on horseback bearing flags and some walking while drumming.

Series of slides showing a male Aboriginal performing a hoop dance indoors at Wanuskewin.

Three slides showing a directional sign for the Pow Wow, and exterior views of a large tent and a small tipi used during the Pow Wow.

Three slides showing events during the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation International Pow Wow. Scenes include the Beardy's and Okemasis Veterans Association booth, view of interior of tent, and a seated male elder posing for the camera.

View of group of young Aboriginals dancing during the Onion Lake Pow Wow.

Group of slides commemorating the signing of Treaty 6. Scenes include: a group of Aboriginals marching, some in war veterans uniforms and some in ceremonial dress; two views of Beardy's and Okemasis road signs from 1979 and 2001; view of Union Jack and Canadian flags flying; and a sign for a mural located in Duck Lake that depicts the signing of Treaty 6.

Group of slides showing the murals of Duck Lake; 1. Crossing the Saskatchewan; 2. The Carlton Trail; 3. The Signing of Treaty #6; 4. The Signing of Treaty #6 mural and lamp post; 5. Major Players in the 1885 Uprising; 6. Almighty Voice; 7. Duck Lake road sign.

17 images (5 scanned here) of a First Nations Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre in Saskatoon taken on February 13, 1976. They show meeting rooms and sleeping quarters

A First Nations camp in the vicinity of Yorkton, SK in 1908. Several tipis and Red River Carts are in evidence.

50 images (12 of which have been scanned here) of First Nations leaders speaking to guests at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon on April 22, 1976. Many wear full head dresses. It appears to be a gathering to discuss treaty issues led by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Chief David Ahenakew.

A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of two First Nations men in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

Folder containing newspaper clippings, captions, didactic panels from and relating to a photographic exhibition entitled "First Nations of the Southern Prairies" hosted at the Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery.

Fifteen images (4 scanned here) of a First Nations person singing and dancing for a group of spectators at the Saskatoon Public Library, Main Branch, on July 4, 1975.

Thirteen photographs (5 scanned here) of an Aboriginal PowWow, probably taken in Saskatoon on December 17, 1973.

70 images (15 scanned here) of First Nations and government officials signing a land treaty agreement in Prince Albert on May 26 1981.

Image of cannon fire during the battle of Batoche. A fence is visible in foreground; horses, men and smoke seen in background.

Image of the Fish Creek Roman Catholic Church, facing south.

A set of 36 photographs of Lydia and Napthelie McKenzie and their family catching, preparing, and cooking fish.

Note on back of 8x10 photo: John Robertson, Sports Editor, Regina Leader Post, has plate heaped with fresh fried fish by Indian guide Daniel McKenzie, while another guide, I. Charles (right), watches. In background is Dave Watson, CKCK-TV, having lunch. Meal was prepared by guides on shore of Churchill River, Saskatchewan.

A set of 27 photographs showing Cree fishermen catching fish for their families through the ice in the 1970s using the jigger system.

A photograph of five Indian men, 4 standing wearing ceremonial dress, (buckskin with beadwork, headdresses), one seated in western suit and long braid. Probably taken in Carlton at a Treaty celebration.

Unknown people standing by a fence at La Ronge. Taken during the journey of Christina Bateman and Annie McKay from Prince Albert to La Ronge, SK in 1919.

File contains three negatives showing the Prince Albert Tribal Council Flags at full mast, outside the PATC building in Prince Albert, SK on December 24, 1991.

Book review of: The Flash of Recognition by Jane Lydon. Scroll down to page 151 to read review.

Review of the exhibition Rock, Paper River.

On information card: Flooring of the west periphery of the cellar of La Loche House. Methy Portage, SK.

Eight images of Saskatoon Folkfest taken 30 January 1967. The Canada Centennial Flag can be seen in background in several of the pictures. They show Folk festival activities that involve Aboriginal people, their ceremonial dress and their art. Includes head-dresses, beaded clothing, Inuit carvings, Red River Cart and a Dramatic production.

Book review of: For a Love of His People edited by Nancy Marie Mithlo.