Leaders

File contains a presentation by Chief Wayne Goodwill of the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation. Goodwill relates the history of his particular band, and claims that "prior to 1850 our ancestor used to roam right up to the Saskatchewan Rivers and they migrated with the buffalo. In the 1860s when the wars began in the southern area along the Black Hills [South Dakota], most of the people did not migrate anymore." Goodwill protests of being unable to attain adequate funding to complete his people's study of its history in Canada.

File contains a presentation by the St. Basil First Nation, Floyd Bernard on behalf of Chief Richard Wallace. Bernard discusses many of the problems of his small community, mainly a lack of adequate infrastructure and service (such as Police and Fire services) provisions. File also contains a conversation between Erasmus and Bernard on these issues, as well as the purpose of the Royal Commission.

File contains a presentation by Chief Larry Johnson of the Caldwell Nation. Chief Johnson discusses his peoples negotiations for a land base in southwestern Ontario, and the history of the Nation including their war service on behalf of Britain and Canada. Following the presentation Chief Caldwell discusses some of the issues raised with Commissioners Erasmus and Chartrand.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Education and Training. Bruce Mack, Verna Billy, and Chief Nathan Matthew discuss band schools, tuition agreements, and public education. The presenters also discuss related income, day care, counselling, and social services issues.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Sto:lo Tribal Council by Chief Clarence Pennier. Chief Pennier gives an overview of his organization's composition and activities representing 11 of the 24 Sto:lo Bands. Chief Pennier discusses the importance of culture to the Sto:lo, historical wrongs committed by the Canadian government upon them, problems with the Indian Act elections structure, and explains the traditional Sto:lo governance principles.

File contains a presentation on behalf of the Yellowknives Dene Band Council by Chief Jonas Sangris and Chief Darrell Beaulieu, as well as a closing prayer which concludes the days sitting of the Commission. The two Chiefs welcome the Commission to the community and then discuss health and social issues, job training, community development, education, culture and languages. Following the presentation is a discussion between the Chiefs and assembled Commissioners on some of the issues raised, followed by the adjournment of the days proceedings and a closing prayer.

This file contains a portion of Volume 2 of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This portion of the Volume includes a presentation given by Grand Chief Mike Mitchell, Grand Chief Joe Norton of Kahnawake, Gordon Peters from Chiefs of Ontario and attorney Micha Menczer on the subject of border crossing rights.

File contains multiple presentations on the topic of Anisinaabe self-governance. The first presentation is by Chief Rod Bushie, Hollow Water Indian Band (pgs 71-75). Bushie discusses his views on Anicinabe self-governance: the need for it to be community based, and the need for a healthy community in order for it to be effective.

File contains a presentation by Chief Thomas Bressette of the London District Chiefs. Bressette, Chief of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, London District, discusses his peoples land dispute with the Department of National Defence over an area known as Stony Point. Chief Bressette goes on to discuss land and self-governance issues generally, recommending to the Commissioon that an arbitration board be set up to resolve such disputes similar to the practice employed in labour relations, and that the federal Department of Indian Affairs be dismantled.

File contains a presentation by Chief Andrew Kirkness in English and Cree (translation provided in text). Kirkness discusses the historical relationship between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians, land claims, intergovernmental affairs, the Constitution, the status of off reserve First Nations people, Education, nothern conditions, the Indian Act, economic issues, cultural issues, the importance of Elders to First Nations governance, and the situation of Aboriginal youth.

File contains a second presentation by Chief James Ross. Chief Ross discusses the Gwich'in people's land claim in the Northwest and Yukon Territories; their history; Treaty No. 11; and general economic and political issues facing the Gwich'in people. Following the presentation Chief Ross discusses some of the issues raised with the assembled Commissioners.

The file contains welcoming remarks by Chief Alex Bolton of the Kitsumkalum Band. Chief Bolton welcomes the Commissioners and other participants to the Commission's sitting.

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.

A photograph of Chief Sam Swimmer making Dr. P. W. Head an honourary Chief (Chief Medicine Knife) at the North Battleford Indian Hospital in December, 1953.

The 49th parallel ("The Medicine Line") division and its role in three important historical events.

Solomon Sanderson elected Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians in Saskatoon defeating incumbent Chief Dave Ahenakew.

Photocopied partial pages of the Saskatchewan Herald, dated 15 June 1885, 25 September 1885, 19 October 1885, and 21 October 1885, with stories relating to the Northwest Resistance.

Biographies of Chief Piapot of Piapot First Nation and Chief Mistawasis of the Mistawasis First Nation.

Case studies of Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear compiled by Blair Stonechild using oral history and original source materials. A curriculum intended to "enable the student to review the circumstances surrounding Indian involvement in the Resistance and to arrive at his or her own conclusions about the culpability of the Indian people."

Images of Saskatchewan Metis leaders' meeting on March 30, 1976.

Image of John Diefenbaker in ceremonial head dress at South Saskatchewan River Dam Opening. A crowd surrounds him and an interviewer takes a statement from a man in ceremonial dress standing beside Diefenbaker.

Comments on the anniversary celebration between Saskatoon and Whitecap Dakota First Nation to honour the meeting of Chief Whitecap and John Lake. Article located on page 1.

Examines the United States response to Louis Riel, from the press image to how Riel's politics changed the understanding of what it meant to be a member of the United States nation.

Book review of: Saving the reservation... by John Fahey.

Search identified 95 articles which focused on distinct populations; 19 articles discussed specific interventions and seven of those described program evaluation in methods and results in detail. Majority of publications on specific interventions were in North America. Majority of prevention/intervention documentation was found in supporting grey literature.

Communications Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, 2014.

Commentary on Louis Riel.

English and Women's Studies (Ph.D.)--The University of Michigan, 2002.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2015.

Native Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Trent University, 2006.

Two Indigenous women in traditional dress standing on either side of Herb Sellin portrait of John Diefenbaker in Calgary.

Brief memorial statement about Blood First Nation leader who was appointed to the federal Senate.

A biography of the 82 year old Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nation's (FSIN) Senator from Poundmaker Cree Nation.

1st edition.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2019.

The Seventh 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.

Hoxie responds to the article "Progressive-Era Bureaucrats and the Unity of Twentieth-Century Indian Policy", citing archival evidence to illustrate his assertion that the Indian New Deal policies show no real change from those of previous administrations despite the rhetoric that surrounded them.

An analysis of prophets as an extension of traditional Indigenous shamans and how their similarities allowed prophets to achieve legitimacy within Indigenous communities.

Book review of: A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief by Patrick Vinton Kirch.

Profiles the life of a National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 27.

Ethnohistorical analysis of the leadership of Shingwaukonse (Little Pine, 1773-1853), who combined traditional values with western technology in an attempt to secure a place for his people amidst settlement.

Lecture discusses stereotypical representations of Native Americans in early photographs, advertisements and use as sports mascots. Duration: 1:09:27.