Leaders

Looks at the aftermath of the defeated Métis at the Battle of Batoche and the fallout of the North-West Resistance for what would later become Canada.

Brief article describes the Saskatchewan Archives acquisition of a ledger of telegraphs from the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) telegraph station at Clark’s Crossing, near Saskatoon, dated April 18 - June 26, 1885. Many telegraphs discuss the battles of the 1885 North-West Resistance, the capture of Louis Riel, and contain historically relevant names: Edgar Dewdney, Major General Middlton, Pasqua (Chief Paskwa), Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Chief Poundmaker), Mistahimaskwa (Chief Big Bear), Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 6.

Personal narrative of the daughter of Chief Trader W.J. McLean of the Hudson's Bay Company about her family's capture at Fort Pitt and subsequent transfer to Wandering Spirit's camp at Frog Lake during the conflict. The interpreter for Big Bear at his trial gives translation of the Cree leader's speech and recounts his own memories of the Frog Lake Massacre.

A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

[Fine Arts?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 1999.

Examines repressive measures, in Michilimackinac, Michigan, associated with the evolution of self government.

Focuses on demographics and statistical tables.

"Fifteenth edition, revised, with valuable additions."

Looks at the lack of acknowledgment of Riel being a Métis by English-speaking nor French-speaking writers. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 45.

Examines underlying themes and attitudes in the works of Luther Standing Bear, focusing on European-American culture and control towards Lakotas. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Consists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.

This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.

File contains a black and white photograph of Dr. Howard Adams, no date given.

Historical note:

Starblanket, Plains Cree Treaty 4 leader (c. 1845-1917) endeavoured throughout his life to obtain fulfillment of promises made by the Crown. Accessible from Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online.

Explains, in a brief history, how Ahtahkakoop chose the land for the reserve which now bears his name and how he was the second chief to sign Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton in 1876.

Band owned publisher promotes book Ahtahkakoop - the epic account of a Cree Head Chief, His People, and Their Struggle for Survival 1816-1896 by Deanna Christensen.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2007.

Discusses a gathering of Kainai, Pikuni and Siksika Nations for a political convention conducted under the surveillance by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

A head and shoulders photograph of Allen Fox, a Sweet Grass Reserve First Nations Chief in a full head-dress.

Use of gender-related ideas in trade and diplomatic relations.

An article written by Reginald Beatty describing the events leading to the death of Almighty Voice, a member in One Arrow's Band at the Duck Lake agency.

Explores the life story, escape, recapture and death of the young Saskatchewan Cree, Kahkeesay-Manitoowayo, who escaped from jail and remained at large for nineteen months.

A photograph of the encampment near Kinistino, SK erected by the North West Mounted Police and associated volunteers during the standoff with Almighty Voice and his two Cree companions.

Focuses on four Native American leaders: Crazy Horse, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker. Duration: 54:55.

Overview of the Wanamaker Expeditions held to unify all Indian tribes under the principles of the Government of the United States.

Curriculum and Instruction, Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of Montana, 2009.

Goal of conference was to disseminate information on discussion of issues confronting Native Americans nationwide.

Discusses conference including topic of self-determination.

Looks at how historical trauma is constructed differently by medicine men from the same reservation.

Studies battle tactics and reviews socio-political issues in Native American military command during late 18th century.

Political Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Pennsylvania, 2000.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Notre Dame, 2003.

Discusses Winnemucca’s 1883 book, Life among the Piutes, and her advocacy work on behalf of the Piutes; focuses on the rhetorical strategies and political positioning Winnemucca uses to represent her people and their interests to settler publics and government officials.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2013.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 2001.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2004. Includes analysis of The Temptations of Big Bear and The Scorched-Wood People by Rudy Wiebe.

The interview includes the story of a Cree boy who becomes a Blackfoot Chief.

Interview includes two stories: the first about a boy who saves a boy and wins a wife in the process; a second about a boy who upon returning to his band with a wife becomes chief.

Antoine Lonesinger discusses different methods of earning a living that included making charcoal and lime. Also included is the story of a boy saved a camp from starvation with the help of the raven spirit.

Interview includes stories about a ghost priest and a non-existent camp. Also included is a story of how a lame boy's skill as a medicine man won him a chieftainship and a wife.

Barsh responds to each of the different criticisms of his article "Progressive-Era Bureaucrats and the Unity of Twentieth-Century Indian Policy" that were published alongside the article itself in AIQ 15:1.