Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

General discussion of the establishment and operations of schools and student life, followed by in-depth look at St. Anne's and 41 pages of photographs of students.

Depicts the history, stories and milestones of the Cyprian School located on the Piikani (North Peigan) Nation.

Presents a story and milestones of the Alert Bay Boarding School from 1882 to 1975.

Article focuses on the Canadian government's shift away from support programs for mining developments and lack of local hiring requirements.

In a statement, Jean Chretien rejects criticism from Aboriginal leaders relating to the publishing of the "White Paper,", and emphasizes that the Federal Government's proposals were "made in good faith" and that negotiations with Aboriginal leaders were essential in establishing a new policy for Aboriginals.

Presented to the 28th Parliament by Jean Chrétien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Reviews literature about family-centered services and family preservation services. Concludes with recommendations for "best practices" for policy makers.

Discusses the community 's ongoing fight to have Indian and Northern Affairs replace the elementary school which was shut down in May 2000 due to contamination.

Columnist's predictions for the new, incoming federal Indian and Northern Affairs minister.

Reports on the factors that created an unmanageable situation: harsh living conditions, transitional Inuit lifestyles, and government policy.

Describes report by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians task force secretariat about the Department of Indian Affairs.

Cites many letters between government officials, NWMP officers and Canadian Army officers regarding passes and concludes these passes certainly existed. Passes came into existence after the 1885 resistance. Evidence of their use was only found in Treaty 4, 6 and 7 territories, and it cannot be certain they were used in every agency. Author states evidence indicates passes were used as late as the 1930s, but no sources are given.

Discusses background to the report and responses to the recommendations contained in it. Actual title of the report: A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada: Economic, Political, Educational Needs and Policies.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the lawfulness of the surrender of IR 7 to the Crown for sale to the Soldier Settlement Board. ICC recommended that there be joint research into whether the Band received fair market value for their land in 1919 and if not the Band should receive compensation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Looks at the evaluation surrounding the Aboriginal business participation in government procurement including rationale and relevance, design and delivery, impact and success, cost effectiveness, lessons learned, and alternatives.

Lists items held in the Centre's library. Categorized by topic and indexed by author and title. Most entries are annotated.

Study by the University of British Columbia, commonly known as the The Hawthorn Report of October 1967.

Study by the University of British Columbia, commonly known as the The Hawthorn Report , conducted October 1967.

Commentary on the Canadian government's position that it won't compensate for the loss of language and culture of those who attended Indian residential schools. Some prominent survivors are organizing to form a national organization that will represent and give a voice to former students.

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Strategy based on 41 commitments based on 5 themes: consultation and joint decision-making, long-term planning, water management, climate change and energy management, and development into departmental policies and processes.

Secret Memorandum to Cabinet (Draft 3-9-8) discusses whether and how to implement the Aboriginal Agenda priority of governance through the redesign of Indian Government Support programs which will then achieve more effective, responsible and accountable First Nation governments.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 1999.

Studies the progress and problems of Ojibwa farming over the last century.

The Third Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Provinces feared that proposals to abolish the Indian Act, dissolve Dept. of Indian Affairs, and make Aboriginals full citizens would shift the financial burden without adequate compensation.

Indian Claims Commission will look at specific inquiries in the La Ronge area.

Findings and recommendations of hearings regarding Aboriginal housing, including discussion of on and off-reserve housing, the situation in Northern Canada, and Federal Government housing programs. Reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and it is reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada.

Suggests that First Nation bands should be allowed to implement self-government at their own pace.

Critique of the Communities First: First Nations Governance, an initiative of the federal government.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 1997.

Focuses on the creation and management of the schools prior to the merging of industrial and boarding schools to form residential schools.

Describing poverty on the Indian reserves, and problems with Indian agents.

Sums up a verbal exchange between an Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) top official and fellow MP's regarding deficiencies and problems within his ministry, particularly in regard to education.

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This file contains 12 sheets of architectural plans for the Indian Agency Residence on the Touchwood Hills Reserve in Saskatchewan. Also included is a guide titled 'Specification for Agency Residence / Touchwood Hills Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan,' detailing the labour and materials required to build a residence for the Indian Agent.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Ledger sheets for monthly returns of farm work for the Indian Instructor's Farming Agency at George Gordon's Reserve, Saskatchewan. Months and years noted are: January, February, May and June 1892; March, April, July, August, September and October 1894; and May, June, July and August 1894. Sheets found within folder titled Touchwood Hills - Correspondence and Ledger Sheets.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A copy of a by-law with full title: By-Law / as adopted by the White Bear Band of Indians / on the 27th day of February, 1918 / and / as confirmed by the Governor General in Council / on the 14th day of March 1918 under Sub-sec. (c) of Sec. 98 of the Indian Act / for the / Regression of Intemperance and Profligacy. Copy found within folder titled Touchwood Hills - Correspondence and Ledger Sheets.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Circular relating to the activities of Jules Sioui of Jeune Lorette, Quebec, who had called a meeting of Aboriginal persons to be held in Ottawa in June 1944. Members of that group succeeded in securing a meeting with the Minister of [Indian Affairs]. Sioui called for another meeting in Ottawa in June 1945. Circular found within folder titled Touchwood Hills - Correspondence and Ledger Sheets.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Three letters relating to the whereabouts of J.B. Hardinge, former Indian Agent for the Touchwood Agency in Saskatchewan. Correspondence found within folder titled Touchwood Hills - Correspondence and Ledger Sheets.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan. J.B. Hardinge was employed as Indian Agent for the Touchwood Agency in 1923.

Letters and circulars from M. Christianson, General Superintendent of Agencies; T.R.L. McInnes, Secretary, Office of the General Superintendent; Harold W. McGill, Director; all of the Indian Affairs Branch, Department of Mines and Resources. Also included are letters from R.S. Davis, Indian Agency, Punnichy, Saskatchewan; and F.C. Middleton, MD, Deputy Registrar General, Department of Public Health, Government of Saskatchewan.

Memorandum and copy of Government of Canada bill titled Regulations Governing the Operation, Supervision and Control of Poolrooms, Dance Halls, Moving Picture Theatres and Other Places of Amusement on Indian Reserves. Items found within folder titled Touchwood Hills - Correspondence and Ledger Sheets.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Political Economy Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2015.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Trent University, 2008.

Asserts that modern treaties are still a colonialist tool which perpetuates the oppression of the northern peoples of Canada.

Discussion of First Nations Water Management Strategy (FNWMS) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) efforts in supporting operator training, giving the example of Louie Sabbas.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1998.

Criticizes many aspects of Canada's freedom of information law, especially the way it blocks out critical information surrounding salaries and payment of government contracts.

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