Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
DNA Testing to Prove Indian Status Limited
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 24, no. 7, October 2006, p. 9
Description
Even with the amendments made to the Indian Act in 1985, complexities continue to surround Aboriginal people's attempts to regain their legal status.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.
DND Gets More While INAC Gets Less
Alternate Title
Department of National Defence Gets More While Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Gets Less
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 3, June 2007, p. 10
Description
Article is critical of the Harper government's decision to increase military spending at the expense of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.
"Don't Let Fear Take Over": The Space and Memory of Indian Residential Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Magdalena Milosz
Description
Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Waterloo, 2015.
Looks at the Mohawk Institute Residential School, Birtle Indian Residential School, Brandon Indian Residential School, and Shingwauk Indian Residential School.
Don't You Hear the Red Man Calling?
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Samuel Hume Blake]
Description
Includes correspondence and quotes from a range of public and private individuals including Hume, Frank Pedley, John Hines, church officials, a Report of Special Indian Committee (1908) on policies, the state of health, death, and education in industrial and residential schools.
Dr. William Hall Papers
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains correspondence regarding the sale of land and a scrip land transfer in the File Hills/Fort Qu'Appelle area of the North-West Territories of Canada, Saskatchewan district. Involved in these transactions were Lazare Laliberte, Thomas G. Morrison, William Hall, John Leader, and Thomas W. Jackson. Also in the file is a copy of a letter of resignation from File Hills Indian Agency clerk T. P. Godfrey, who accused Inspector W. M. Graham of improper handling of agency funds and suspicious booking keeping practices.
Draft Agreement on Governance Ready for Chiefs to Consider [Amendments to Indian Act]
Alternate Title
Draft Agreement on Governance Ready for Chiefs to Consider
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 8, December 2001, p. 8
Description
Viewpoint of National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he lobbies to have Assembly of First Nations issues included in the federal government's First Nations Governance draft agreement.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Drug List
E-Books
Description
The file contains two booklets entitled "Drug List No. 3: Standard Medical and Surgical Supplies." The booklets contain a list of drugs with the description "This list is intended for the guidance of Indian Agents, Doctors, Principals of Indian Residential Schools, Nurses, Field Matrons and Dispensers, in making requisitions for drugs and surgical supplies for the treatment of Indians." One copy is the original, the other a later revised edition.
[Duck Lake Agency] Agent's Notebook
Alternate Title
Government of Canada Reporter's Note Book ; no. 84
Archival
Author/Creator
[Harold Nelson Woodsworth]
Description
An Indian Agent's notebook from the [Duck Lake Agency]. Note subjects include grocery lists and prices, wartime pricing figures, travel details, medical admissions, legal matters, animal head counts and housing construction.
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.
Duck Lake Agency - Ledger 1885-89, 1921-29
Documents & Presentations
Description
A book containing Indian Agent's ledgers from the Duck Lake agency for 1885-1889, and 1921-1929. The first half of this ledger is "Issues to Destitute Settlers" (Mrs. Gabriel Dumont and others connected to the 1885 Uprising are included); the second half is a calendar of outgoing correspondence.
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.[Duck Lake Agency] Outgoing Correspondence Ledger
Documents & Presentations
Description
A ledger containing a detailed calendar of outgoing correspondence from the [Duck Lake Agency.] Correspondence subjects include medical and school admissions, building and housing construction, and grocery, stationery and agricultural purchases. This ledger contains information relating to private and legal matters of individuals, therefore only a small sample of pages is available for viewing.
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.[Duck Lake Agency] - Photographs - Lovilette's House
Images » Photographs
Description
This file contains correspondence and two photographs showing the Duck Lake, Saskatchewan home of Charlie Lovilette, police scout. On backs of photographs: "Duck Lake Sask. / Charlie Lovilettes house / Built in 1891 or 1892 / Police Scout." The letter is from the Glenbow-Alberta Institute returning the photographs to Harold Nelson Woodsworth, who was then stationed in Ottawa.
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Duncan Campbell Scott - Sketch. - [1901 or 1902].
Images » Photographs
Description
Head and shoulders sketch of Duncan Campbell Scott, Canadian poet and deputy superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs from 1913-1932.
Historical note:
Duncan Campbell Scott (b. 2 August 1862-19 December 1947) was a Canadian poet and prose writer. Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, Archibald Lampman and Scott are known as the "Confederation poets". Scott was also deputy superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs, a position he held from 1913 to 1932.Duncan’s First Nation Inquiry: 1928 Surrender Claim
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding eight reserve surrenders, IR 151 and 151B-151H, under section 51, 1927 Indian Act. ICC determined Canada breached its fiduciary obligations regarding IR 151E and the claim be accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, P.E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, and Roger J. Augustine. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Duncan's First Nation Wrongful Surrender Claim, Public Edition, September 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents consist of historical documents, maps, reports, legal documents, transcripts, correspondence/letters, submissions and the Inquiry Report in English and French versions. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
The E-12 Guidelines In Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pat Atimoyoo
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 1, January 1980, pp. 26-27
Description
Analysis of drawbacks of the educational assistance for post-secondary students (E-12) designed by Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frédéric Laugrand
Jarich Oosten
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 33, no. 1-2, Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada, 2009, pp. 7-34
Description
Chronicles the evolution of Inuit education policy in Canada's North.
Scroll down to page 21 for English version.
Eighth Annual Report of the Board of Indian Commissioners for the Year 1876.
Documents & Presentations
Description
The Eighth 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. Includes a map of the Nex Perce Indian Reservation located in present-day Idaho.
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Election 2015: Closing the Aboriginal Health Gap
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Eggertson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 187, no. 16, November 3, 2015, pp. E469-E470
Description
Reports on the health disparity that exists in Canada between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals and the ramifications going into the October 2015 federal election.
Ellen Fairclough on Mistawasis Petition, Funding Cuts to Indian Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains correspondence by Ellen Fairclough and John Diefenbaker. Includes a letter from Diefenbaker mentioning a petition from the people of Mistawasis signed by members of the Dreaver family, and a letter from Fairclough to Donald Fleming protesting cuts to her Departmental Budget, stating that such cuts will hurt the Indian Affairs branch.
Elmira McLeod Interview #4
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ranald Thurgood
Elmira McLeod
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she tells of stories for amusement and general reminiscences of her life.
The End of Colonialism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arthur Manuel
Ronald M. Derrickson
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 51, no. 1, Winter, 2017, pp. 244-247
Description
Reprinted from unsettling Canada: A national Wake-up Call; Chapter 17
Article advocates for a fundamental restructuring of Canadian policy, programs, and services that is built on the recognition of Indigenous title to land and territories and the Indigenous right to self-determination.
Ending Discrimination and Protecting Equality: A Challenge to the INAC Funding Formula of First Nations Child and Family Services Agencies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Clarke
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, 2007, pp. 79-100
Description
Conducts an overview of First Nations child policies, citing jurisdictional squabbles, inadequate funding levels and neglect as contributing factors to the poor outcomes for child welfare agencies.
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Nation Crie de Cumberland House Relative à la RI 100A
Alternate Title
Cumberland House Cree Nation, IR 100A Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical backround and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Nation Crie de James Smith Relative à la RI 98 de Chakastaypasin
Alternate Title
James Smith Cree Nation Chakastaypasin IR 98 Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report regarding the James Smith Cree Nation's claim challenging the validity of the surrender and sale of the Chakastaypasin Band's Indian Reserve (IR) 98. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation Dakota de Canupawakpa Relative à la Cession des Collines Turtle
Alternate Title
Inquiry Report for the Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation - Turtle Mountain Surrender Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) on whether a 1909 surrender vote was improperly conducted and therefore invalid. ICC concluded a valid surrender occurred; but recommended consideration be given to existence of burial grounds. (French language version)
Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation de Duncan Relative à la Cession de 1928
Alternate Title
Duncan's First Nation Inquiry, 1928 Surrender Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding eight reserve surrenders, IR 151 and 151B-151H, under section 51, 1927 Indian Act. ICC determined Canada breached its fiduciary obligations regarding IR 151E and the claim be accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, P.E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, and Roger J. Augustine.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation de Fishing Lake Relativement à la Cession de 1907
Alternate Title
Inquiry Into the 1907 Surrender Claim of the Fishing Lake First Nation (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and issues involved in Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the validity of the 1907 surrender. (French language version)
Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J. Augustine.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw Relative à la Cession de Terres de Réserve en 1907
Alternate Title
Inquiry Into the 1907 Reserve Land Surrender Claim of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if surrender was valid, complied with the provisions of the Indian Act and whether Canada's fiduciary obligations were met. ICC found that although the surrender was valid and unconditional, Canada had breached its pre-surrender fiduciary obligations in allowing it to take place. (French language version) Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J.
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation de Key Relativement à la Cession de 1909
Alternate Title
The Key First Nation Inquiry 1909 Surrender Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report examines whether the claim of the Key Lake First Nations discloses a breach of Canada's "lawful obligations" to the First Nation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: P. E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, and Roger J. Augustine.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation de Peepeekisis Relative à la Colonie de File Hills
Alternate Title
Peepeekisis First Nation Inquiry File Hills Colony Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the Crown breached its fiduciary obligation by allocating reserve land (IR 81) to people outside of the Band. ICC found Canada breached its obligations and recommended the claim be a negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Alan C. Holman, Renee Dupuis, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation des Chippewas de Kettle et Stony Point Relativement à la Cession de 1927
Alternate Title
Inquiry Into the 1927 Surrender Claim of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation (French version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version)
Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur la Revendication du Conseil Tripartite des Chippewas: Première Nation de Beausoleil, Première Nation de Chippewas de Georgina Island, Première Nation des Chippewas de Mnjikaning (Rama): Concernant la Cession de la Réserve de Coldwater-Narrows
Alternate Title
Chippewa Tri-Council Inquiry: Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Mnjikaning (Rams) First Nation: Coldwater-Narrows Reservation Surrender Claim (French version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background of claim presented to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the validity of the surrender of the reserve to the Crown. No inquiry was conducted as the claim was accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French version)
Commissioners include: Roger J. Augstine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Renée Dupuis.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Enquête sur le Revendication de la Nation Crie de Bigstone Relative à des Droits Fonciers Issus de Traité
Alternate Title
Bigstone Cree Nation: Final Report, March 2000
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final report examines historical background, analyses, and recommendation from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearings on the claim by the First Nation that the amount of acreage allotted was less than they were entitled to under the provisions of Treaty 8. Due to new Treaty Land Entitlement policy, the two parties agreed to negotiate a settlement and no determination was made by the ICC. [French language version}
Commissioners include : Daniel J. Bellegarde, P.E. James Prentice, and Carole T.
An Ephemeral Anomaly: The Metamorphoses of the Eskimo Language: 1968-1999
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mick Mallon
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 29, no. 1-2, Préserver la langue et les savoirs / Preserving Language and Knowledge, 2005, pp. 239-249
Description
Chronicles the history of the now closed Eskimo Language School which existed to teach English speaking government employees Inuktitut.