Christianity

Reports on a yearly meeting which addresses emigrants who are likely to relocate to colonies in the vicinity of Aboriginal tribes.

Theology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Saint Paul University, 2018.

Gerald Willoughby's book describes his arrival from England to Saskatoon in 1883, and he was among Saskatoon's first citizens. His peaceful dealings with Louis Riel and various chiefs are detailed, particularly those with Chief Whitecap. Willoughby offers an assessment of the lives of aboriginals living near Saskatoon and notes numerous similarities between "the Red Men and the White Men."

Historical note:

Gerald Willoughby (1866-1933) was one of the first citizens of Saskatoon, NWT.

Book reviews of seven books: American Lazarus: Religion and the Rise of African-American and Native American Literatures by Joanne Brooks. Dry Bones and Indian Sermons: Praying Indians in Colonial America by Kristina Bross. The Eliot Tracts: With Letters from John Eliot to Thomas Thorowgood and Richard Baxter Edited by Michael Clark. Les Sauvages Americains: Representations of Native Americans in French and English Colonial Literature by Gordon Sayre. The Poor Indians: British Missionaries, Native Americans, and Colonial Sensibility by Laura M.

Articles about the life of Edward Matheson written by Bishop Newnham, Campbell Innes, Rev. J.F. Pritchard and Rev. Edward Ahenakew.

A studio portrait of Rev. John Richard Matheson, seated.

Historical note:

Rev. John Richard Matheson was the husband of Dr. Elizabeth (Scott) Matheson. They were married in 1891, and she went with him to the Anglican mission on a reserve at Onion Lake, 200 miles Northwest of Saskatoon. As well as a missionary, he served as builder, rancher and trader to finance their work. After she completed medical studies at his urging, he built her a small mission hospital at Onion Lake, and the couple ran a mission school there.

A portrait of Reverend R. Hunt from the "Report on Indian Missions, 1909." Reverend Hunt was an Anglican clergyman at Stanley Mission, SK in the mid-nineteenth century.

Historical note:

Reverend Hunt oversaw the construction of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stanley Mission between 1854 and 1860, today the oldest standing building in the province. See also S-B6546.

Discusses the sociological and psychological factors that drove Ernest Gribble to become the Anglican Church's longest serving missionary to the Aboriginal people. Chapter from Lectures on North Queensland History, no.5 edited by B. J. Dalton.

Book reviews of: An Account of the Antiquities of the Indians by Fray Ramon Pané, José Juan Arrom et al. American Indians in the Marketplace: Persistence and Innovation among the Menominees and Metlakatlans, 1870-1920 by Brian C.

Book reviews of: America Is Indian Country: Opinions and Perspectives from Indian Country Today edited by José Barreiro and Tim Johnson. Authentic Indians: Episodes of Encounter from the Late-Nineteenth-Century Northwest Coast by Paige Raibmon. Bibliography of Native American Bibliographies compiled by Phillip M. White. The Boundaries Between Us: Natives and Newcomers Along the Frontiers of the Old Northwest Territory, 1750–1850 edited by Daniel P.

Book reviews of: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. American Indian Themes in Young Adult Literature by Paulette F. Molin. Black, White, and Indian: Race and the Unmaking of an American Family by Claudio Saunt. Chaco Canyon: Archaeologists Explore the Lives of an Ancient Society by Brian Fagan. Cherokee Medicine Man: The Life and Work of a Modern-Day Healer by Robert J. Conley. The Cherokee Nation: A History by Robert J.

Book reviews of : American Indian Education, a History by Jon Allan Reyhner and Jeanne Eder. The Anguish of Snails: Native American Folklore in the West by Barre Toelken. Battle for the BIA: G.E.E. Lindquist and the Missionary Crusade against John Collier by David W.

Book reviews of: American Indians in U.S. History by Roger L. Nichols. Blanket Weaving in the Southwest by Joe Ben Wheat. Captors and Captives: The 1704 French and Indian Raid on Deerfield by Evan Haefeli and Kevin Sweeney. “The Cherokee Night” and Other Plays by Lynn Riggs. Creek Country: The Creek Indians and Their World by Robbie Ethridge. Enduring Legacies: Native American Treaties and Contemporary Controversies edited by Bruce E. Johansen. Hermanitos Comanchitos: Indo-Hispano Rituals of Captivity and Redemption by Enrique R.

In-depth news story on the history of Canada's residential schools; includes interview with a survivor and estimates the number of children who died in residential schools. Duration: 25:00.

Describes personal journey of discovery for a Manitoba Mennonite working in a cross-cultural environment.

"This article examines the disciplinary effects of hockey at Pelican Lake Indian Residential School from 1945 to 1951".

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

He describes the movement of the Dakota Sioux to Canada. He also mentions various plants used for medicine

The interview is an account of Ron J. Camponi's life.

Interview includes a general account of Rose Bertha Fleury's life.

File contains the transcript of a portion of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the presentation of Discussion Paper D written by Professor Emma LaRocque but given by Jo-Anne Daniels on Day 1. Also contained are a series of questions from the audience regarding this paper and that previously presented paper by Dr. Clare Brant.

The file contains presentations by Bishop Sjoberg, Dr. Kuhn, and Cathy Dorland, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. The Bishop delivers a brief expressing solidarity with Aboriginal Canadians, and contrition for historical wrongs. Bishop Sjoberg then discusses what is necessary for a new relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and some of the work the ELCIC has done to bring this about and increase cross-cultural understanding. Dr. Kuhn discusses self-determination issues in a political and economic sense.

File contains a presentation by Chief Norm Wesley of the Moose Cree First Nation provides a brief history of the Moose Factory area, mentioning in particular the fur trade and the Hudson's Bay Company. Wesley states that Aboriginal peoples can't go back to their original way of life and calls upon the Elders in the community to keep the traditional ways alive by sharing their knowledge with the youth.

File contains a presentation by Deborah Herman, Co-ordinator, Kettle Point Caregivers. Herman discusses healing, specifically her organization's community healing project. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Erasmus discuss some of the issues raised with Herman.

This file contains a presentation by Ed Newbery of the Outreach Committee of St. James United Church in Simcoe, Ontario. He reads a statement from the Outreach Committee that "expresses support for the self-direction and support for political and economic means resulting in the self-determination of Aboriginal people."

File contains a presentation by Elder George Courchene. Courchene discusses the history of his people, Treaty, some of their spiritual beliefs, and general Aboriginal issues.

File contains a presentation by Fletcher Stewart and Lydia Constant of the Henry Budd College for Ministry. The Henry Budd College for Ministry is an academic institution under the auspices of the Diocese of Brandon, Anglican Church of Canada. Its purpose is to equip persons for ministry in the Church. The aims of the College are three-fold: a) Academic and practical education of Aboriginal people for Christian ministry (lay and ordained) primarily but not exclusively in the Anglican Church of Canada.

File contains a presentation by Gerald One Feather, Mato Mna Sni, Ta Tiospaye Oglala Oyate. One Feather discusses the spiritual beliefs of his people, the Lakota, and how that informs their ideas about traditional governance. One Feather then goes on to relate some of the institutional history of the Lakota people, going into specific detail with regard to their relationship with the United States government. He also discusses problems experienced by Lakota people with the interenational boundary, and makes some recommendations for their ameilioration.

File contains a presentation by Grace Delaney. Delaney discusses her personal spiritual views and gives her perspective on the need to "recognize the misdeeds that people are doing in our communities."

File contains a presentation by Jean Koning. Koning discusses her views as a Canadian citizen and member of the Anglican Church of Canada on Aboriginal issues. Amongst the issues she raises are history curricula, rights struggles, and cultural concerns. Following her presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Erasmus discuss some of the issues raised with Koning.

File contains a presentation by Laurent Gagnon of Moral Rearmament. Moral Rearmament (now Initiatives of Change International) is an international moral and spiritual movement that, in 1938, grew out of the Reverend Frank N. D. Buchman's Oxford Group. Gagnon discusses the personal development of his changing views as someone from a Quebecois farming background towards the province's Aboriginal people. Gagnon discusses how his organization has worked to build dialogue and partnerships between communities in conflict worldwide, and the parallels between the Aboriginal and Quebecois experience.

File contains a presentation by Reverend Bob Kimmerly, Kootenay Presbytery, United Church of Canada. Kimmerly delivers an address to the Royal Commission on behalf of the United Church in the area with regard to its relationship with Aboriginal peoples, past and present. Following this, Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank Kimmerly for his remarks.

File contains a presentation by the Rev. Ken Forrester of the Roman Catholic Church Development and Peace Group. Forrester discusses some of his organizations views on issues like reconciliation, justice, solidarity, and the fight against racism and discrimination. Following the remarks Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank Forrester for his thoughts.

File contains a presentation by the Reverend Doug Greenough of the St. Clair United Church. Reverend Greenough, pastor of a Church on the Sarnia Reserve, discusses the United Church of Canada's views on Aboriginal spirituality, his own personal ones, and cross-cultural understanding.

File contains a presentation by Reverend Walter Edmunds of the Moravian Church of Labrador. He provides a brief history of the Moravian Church in Labrador and discusses the overlapping land claims of the Moravian Church and the Labrador Inuit Association. Following the discussion is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File includes a presentation by the Most Reverend Henri Goudreault, Bishop of the diocese of Labrador City-Schefferville. Goudreault discusses his views on Aboriginal people and how he thinks that legally entrenching their rights, providing an adequate land base, and promoting the idea of self-determination are key to their cultural and political renewal. Following his presentation Commissioner Dussault questions him on Church policy, and how he sees his ideas working with relation to social problems.

File contains a presentation by Wayne David and Art Alexis focusing on education and several agreements signed between the public and Catholic schools boards. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation on behalf of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie by Sister Marie Karowny. Karowny discusses "the rebuilding of the relationship between the church and Aboriginal people, as well as Aboriginal governments, economic development, health and social issues." Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Sister Karowny.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation given by Neil Monague at the Round Table discussion on Healing issues(Body, Mind and Soul) in the Aboriginal Community.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation by Peggy Monague at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1998.

An interview with Rufus Goodstriker, born in 1924 on the Blood Indian Reserve and attended a residential school. He tells of the origins and significance of the transfer of Indian names, especially within his own family. He also talks about Indian medicine and the power of faith; the Indian spiritual way vs. the Western technological way;of herbs, animal spirits, sweat bath in healing etc.

An interview where Rufus Goodstriker tells of his experiences as a boxing champion, rodeo cowboy and rodeo clown (1940s and 1950s).

Book review of: Sacred Violence in Early America by Susan Juster.

Nine elders in discussion at Saddle Lake Reserve. They talk about aspects of life before contact with whites, Treaty #6, the history of amalgamations and land sales, and a traditional story of a boy raised by buffalo.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2008.

Looks at the loss of Sámi traditional worldview, knowledge, and cultural practices due to the conquest by the Lutheran Church of the Sámi.