People

Caucasian woman in suit, with two young First Nations women in dressy outfits featuring beads, fringes and moccasins, April 26, 1950. Part of Kinsmen series B 4014 to 19.

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Portrait of indigenous man in full ceremonial dress holding a drum (with an image of a buffalo). Man is posed in profile position with one foot raised on mound of dirt.

A photograph of Indian Leaders in ceremonial dress appear on an outdoor stage with three men in suits, two at microphones. Music stands and chairs are in front of the stage. Setting and occasion are unknown. background appears to be some decorative wall.

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Two photographs of Chadsees, an Indigenous man in western clothing subtitled "Chadsees in the Cutknife fight". In one photo he is standing beside a sign. Both are taken on prairie.

A photo taken by City Studio in Saskatoon of an Aboriginal man in side profile with a pipe in his mouth. Inscribed on the bottom is: Chakicum A Relic of the Riel Rebellion. No date.

Charcoal, a Blood Indian, dressed in buckskins and headdress. Reproduced on cover of CHARCOAL'S WORLD by Hugh A. Dempsey, Prairie Books.

Historical note:

Charcoal (Si'-okskitsis) was renowned for his strength and cunning as a warrior. He killed his wife's lover, fired at an Indian agent and a NWMP, and later killed a NWMP sergeant and was executed in 1897.

Photograph. Caption: "Charles Trottier was named a member of Riel's governing council for his efforts in bringing Whitecap and his band to Batoche." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

A waist-up portrait taken beside a newspaper article titled: Church Doesn't Want Indian Day Schools. The article outlines the United Church's appeal to the Government not to discontinue Residential Schools. The two main reasons were (a) so they could keep trachoma and tuberculosis in check and (b) so they can better develop moral fibre and Christian character in preparation for full citizenship.

A photograph of Charlie Trottier (seated with cane in the centre), probably at home in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, in the 1950s. He saw action in the Batoche area during the 1885 Riel resistance.

A portrait photograph of Charlotte Mann taken in Edmonton, Alberta, probably in the early 1900s.

A portrait photograph of Charlotte Mann taken in Edmonton, North West Territories in the 1890s.

Black and White photograph Chief Big Bear of the plains Cree in western style clothing.

Chief Bruno and a councillor at Rae, N.W.T.

Chief Bruno meeting with councillors [of the Carrothers Commission] at Rae, N.W.T. which was studying the future directions of government in the Northwest Territories.

Portrait believed to be Chief Crowfoot of the Blackfoot.

Historical note:

The Blackfoot chief Crowfoot was born ca. 1830 near Belly River, AB, and died near Blackfoot Crossing, AB on 25 Apr 1890. Born a Blood, he grew up among the Blackfoot. As a teenager, he showed great bravery in a battle by advancing and striking a painted tipi in the hostile Crow camp.

A photograph taken at Paulatuk, N.W.T. Dated "'94-8-31".

An image an Aboriginal chief on horseback with several other Aboriginal men on horses in background. They are all wearing ceremonial regalia. Unidentified buildings and water tower in background.

Image of Chief Joseph Charles, wearing a suit and hat; outdoor scene.

Portrait of an unidentified Chief of the Saulteaux nation near Kamsack, SK.

Photograph.. Caption: "Pakan or James Seenum, a Woods Cree leader, expected a larger reserve than that allowed for under the treaty. Despite his dispute with the government, he would remain loyal during the rebellion." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Chief Peepeechis of the Little Bone Reserve of the Sakimay First Nation near Grenfell, SK. No date given.

Black and White portrait of Chief Poundmaker.

A black and white Portrait of Chief Poundmaker, taken originally in 1885.

Small Sepia Portrait of Chief Poundmaker, taken originally in 1885

Negative of a black and white photograph of Chief Poundmaker and his young wife standing before a teepee, both wrapped in Hudson's Bay Blankets.

Black and white photograph of Chief Prosper John (on left) and another indigenous man from the One Arrow Reserve near Batoche Saskatchewan sitting on a pile of wood wearing European clothing.

A photo of Chief Robert Bear and A.S. Morton on the John Smith (Muskoday) Reserve taken in August 1942.

An image of ten Aboriginal men dressed in ceremonial regalia. Unidentified group of people in background.

A photograph of an unidentified First Nations man in traditional garb.

Note: The title 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. An image of an Aboriginal family ceremonial regalia. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

A photograph of an Aboriginal man in ceremonial regalia (buckskin suit with applied beadwork and feather headdress trailing to ground). Identified as Chief Swimmer (Yahyahnum), Chief of Sweetgrass band approx. 1925 - 1955. He was last traditional Chief of that reserve. After him, chiefs were elected.

Photograph of Chief Sanguinabia in traditional clothing sitting on rock in grassy area with trees.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides of the Blood Nation bestows an honorary Chieftainship on Governor-General Viscount Alexander.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides presents a headdress to Governor-General Viscount during a ceremony bestowing him with an honorary Chieftainship in the Blood Nation.

A copy of photo of Chief Star Blanket mounted on a horse in front of two tipis. Copied from book RED INDIANS OF THE PLAINS; context suggests this is Chief Star Blanket (A-ta-kwa-koup) who met the missionaries at White Fish Lake. The caption reads: A hunter of the plains in 1874.

ack of photo: Group of Cree Indians in gala attire, taken at the paying of Treaty money at File Hills Reserve. The dresses are very brilliant. The tall man at back of group is wearing an overall of vivid blue. The white cuffs and all cross stitch patterns are their own handiwork. Tiny white beads very closely and evenly sewn together forming the background for cross stitch diamonds, the squares and fringes done in brightly colored beads. The old man wearing a fur cap is a Chief, his name is Star Blanket. The very old man sitting in the centre is quite blind and over a hundred years old.

Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing, wearing what appear to be treaty medals.

Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing wearing what appears to be treaty medals.

Black and white photograph of an elderly Aboriginal man in western clothing entitled "Chief Thunderchild."

A photograph of Chief Thunderchild, standing in front of a tent wearing a military style coat and treaty medals. Rev. Edward Ahenakew recorded Thunderchild's narratives and compiled them in the book, VOICES OF THE PLAINS CREE.

An image of three horses, two of which are hitched to a travois. There are three Aboriginal people on horseback, and two standing nearby. The horse on the right appears to be carrying two non-Aboriginal men who are posing for the photograph.

A photograph of unidentified First Nations Chiefs on a podium, somewere in the Prince Albert area. No date given.

"R.G. Williamson's adopted son." Rankin Inlet, N.W.T. [NU].

"D. McDonald" at Dunvegan Lake, N.W.T. Photograph.

"U. MacDonald" at Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan.

Slides appear to be a series of 8 images in a slide show about Canada's North. On slide: "Indian Brotherhood (NWT)"

Slides appears to be part of a series of 4 about Canada's North. On slide: "Health Services"

Children in front of a snow-banked tent at Pangnirtung, N.W.T. [NU].

Slides appear to be a series of 8 images in a slide show about Canada's North. On slide: "Indian Brotherhood (NWT)"

Photograph taken outside school on Padloping Island, N.W.T. [NU].