Leaders

Arsene Fontaine reminiscences.

This article examines the autobiography,The Seven Visions of Bull Lodge, as Told by His Daughter, Garter Snake. In the book, Bull Lodge narrates his life story about his youth who becomes a warrior.

Biography of FSIN Senator Allen Ahenakew.

Looks at the charismatic leader who urged his people to adopt Christianity and European civilization in order to secure their future.

Book review of: The Assassination of Hole in the Day by Anton Treuer.

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

History of the Qu'Appelle Valley Reserves. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.

A photograph taken at Fort Simpson, N.W.T. Local youngsters, mostly Aboriginal, with Red Ensign flags in hand greet Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker.

Suggests that the newly elected head of the Assembly of First Nations faces a daunting job representing a population which harbors a lot of frustration and resentment toward the government.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1994. Please note Aboriginal content in Chapter 8: Levying War in 1885.

Text of a speech delivered in the San Lázaro Legislative Palace, Congress of the Union, Mexico on March 28, 2001. To access this article scroll down to page 66.

Barron's notes on Julia Averkieva's article "The Tlingit Indians" from North American Indians in Historical Perspective / edited by Eleanor Burke Leacock & Nancy Oestreich Lurie. Published New York: Random House, c1971, page 317 to 342. Barron's notes break the article down into sections. These include origins, economic base, transition from a clan community to a class society etc. The article appears to be a fairly comprehensive look at the history of the social life of the Tlingit as explained by the stratification of their society.

File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech at the annual Batoche Dinner of the Royal Regiment of Canada, in which he speaks of the Riel Rebellion and of Indigenous peoples obtaining the right to vote and gaining representation in Parliament.

Articles in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix relating to the 50th anniversary of the Northwest Resistance, with articles on Charles Parker, NWMP member,; Ben Prince, Chief Fine Day, and sketches of the Battleford Stockade.

Image of six Aboriginal men sitting on the ground, with a possibly non-Aboriginal man standing at far left; summer scene.

Historical overview of Willow Cree Chief Kamiscowesit's (or Beardy's) role in the North West Resistance and the negotiations of Treaty 6. Alternate spellings include: Kamayistowesit, Kamdyistowesit.

Photograph of sketch of Beardy's secretary. Written on front of photograph: "Beardy's Secretary / [his own] signature / a true character." Likely the secretary's signature in Cree at right on photograph.

Albert Bellegarde, Executive Director of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, discusses education and attainment at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's Cultural Day

A photograph of Benard Walter (Ben) Hoeschen wearing a head-dress and beaded leather belt poses with two Aboriginal men, also wearing head-dresses and beaded clothing. Note on back of photo reads "The late BM Hoeschen and friends 1930"

Describes a curious tension that often emerges in Johnson's writing, particularly when she writes about the Iroquois nation.

Looks at the life of Woollarawarre Bennelong an Indigenous man who knew two cultures but chose a traditional Aboriginal lifestyle.

Comments on the lack of impact Bennelong's presence had on British society.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Saint Louis University, 2007.

This postcard is a collage of six other postcard images of Native people - "Blackfoot Brave", "The Chief's Squaws", "Mounted Cree Indian", "Cree Indian", "Cree Indians and Camp", and "An Indian Chief." The edges of the postcard are decorated in gold colour and red maple leaves. The card is postmarked 4 Dec 1907.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2017.

Discusses the establishment of a Northern Cheyenne Reservation and the tribe's adaptation that enhanced their security and self government.

Book review of: Bibliographical Dictionary of American Indians to 1900 by Carl Waldman.

In addition to biographical information on the Cree leader (also known as Misto-Ha-A-Musqua) , article provides historical information on the fur and whiskey trade in the Cypress Hills and Southwestern Alberta. Discusses Cypress Hills Massacre, the arrival of the North West Mounted Police, the flight of the Sioux into Canada and the North-West Resistance. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 1.

Image of Big Bear seated with four non-Aboriginal men standing behind him; outdoor scene. Caption: "When Big Bear surrendered at Carlton on 4 July 1885, he had been reduced to a shell of his former self, and his strategy for dealing with the Canadian government lay in total ruin." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Laminated photomechanical copy of Big Bear and unidentified Aboriginal man posing for camera; a group of non-Native men standing in background. Item found in Fort Pitt - nd folder.

Profile of the Cree leader and his resistance to the control and subjugation of his people by the Crown.

Speech by Four Souls from Rocky Boy, Montana, statements regarding Canada's treatment of Big Bear, delivered at gathering at Fort Pitt in July 1973.

Discussion of mini-series based on the historical novel The Temptations of Big Bear about the Plains Cree leader and his fight to gain a fair Treaty settlement for his people. Filmed in Saskatchewan by Gil Cardinal of Alberta.

Brief video describes the life of the last Chief to sign the numbered treaties. Duration: 4:45.

Overview of developments in the field of Aboriginal affairs since the signing of Treaty 6 in 1882.

Essay studies the last Grand Chief and great leader of the British Columiba Fraser Canyon People.

Biographical sketches of important figures in Métis history.

Looks at an American Indian icon who converted to Christianity but remained true to his Lakota beliefs.