Leaders

Brief history of Jacob Bearspaw, Chief of the Southern Nakoda (Stoney) Nation at the time when Treaty 7 was signed.

Brief history of Chula, or Bull Head, who was the Chief of the Tsuu T’ina (Sarcee) First Nation when Treaty 7 was signed. Bull Head is remembered as an outstanding leader and pivotal player in Tsuu T’ina history.

Explains how, Issapo’ mahkikaaw, or Crowfoot, became a key leader of the Blackfoot Confederacy and how he articulated the position of the Blackfoot Peoples to the Treaty Commissioners.

Discusses the important role Father Constantine Scollen played prior to the signing of Treaty 7, and his efforts in encouraging First Nations leaders to petition for a treaty with the British Crown.

Brief article on Zoatze-Tapitapiw, or Sitting on Eagle Tail Feathers, who was Chief of the Piikani when Treaty 7 was signed. Zoatze-Tapitapiw was an advocate for the retention of Piikani traditional territory.

Examines transcripts and surrounding reports in order to describe the trials of Pîhtokahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker) and Mistahi-maskwa (Big Bear) following their leadership and participation in the North-West Resistance. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

Book review of: Tribal Honours: A History of the Kainai Chieftainship by Hugh A. Dempsey.

Local History Room Series PH 91 220 1 to 4 shows tribesmen of Great Plains at an encampment made for the 1939 Royal visit. The Aboriginal men show wear large head-dresses and beaded clothing. A picture of the camp (#4) shows a large crowd, painted teepees, Red Ensign flag and two Union Jack flags. Among significant figures were Gilbert Masketo, oldest chief, and Chief Joe Dreaver, M.M. A colourful figure was Harry Littlecrow of Dundurn Sioux. (None can be specifically identified)

Alternative spelling for Powhatans is Pocahontas.

"From the Sacred History of the Mattaponi Reservation People."

Reply to article An Indian's View of Indian Affairs written by Chief Joseph about Howard's conduct in forcing the non-treaty Nez Percés to live on the reservation.

Examines the strategies used by Harry C. Hale to communicate with and gain the trust of Hunkpapa peoples following the death of Sitting Bull in December of 1890.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1973.

A photograph taken at Stand Off, Alta. on Blood Reserve. Percy Creighton (l) and John Cotton, Blood Indians on Blood Reserve in Stand Off, Alberta. Creighton wears elaborate ceremonial garb complete with head dress; Cotton wears moccasins, cloth wrapped around waist, and necklace. Creighton holds "weasel tail robe" (see LH 2166 for explanation). Cotton is medicine man who was conducting ceremony initiating Alexander of Tunis into Kainai chieftanship.

File contains 5 negatives showing two men being made honorary Chiefs of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (presumably in Prince Albert, SK) on November 15, 1967.

Book review of: Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear: The Life and Adventures of Theresa Gowanlock and Theresa Delaney by Theresa Gowanlock and Theresa Delaney.

Part I written by Gowanlock, part II written by Delaney. Part II begins on page 83.

Two young Indians in ceremonial dress; taken in studio with wicker furniture, floral upholstery. The one at left is likely Poundmaker's son Jimmy, or Sakamatayenew. This photo was published in Star Phoenix (15 July 1926, p.37) which identifies the subjects as the son and grandson of Poundmaker.

Background on the two men who were to become political adversaries during the Red River Resistance.

Folder contains newspaper clippings relating to trade with Indigenous persons near Moose Jaw in 1884, Indigenous weddings,agriculture, and the death of Chief Whitecap.

File contains 2 negatives of an unidentified man (possibly a Chief) recieving a plaque from an undintified official at the official opening of the District Chief's Office in Prince Albert, SK, in March, 1988.

Discusses strategies employed by the Chief in an effort to influence Canadian Indian Policy and ensure his peoples' livelihood during a time of rapid social and political change

Atlantic Canada Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2012.

Reveals the unsuitability of J. A. N. Provencher as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the criminal allegations brought against him and the inquiry that led to his dismissal in 1878.

Discusses the impact of non-Indigenous invasion and conquest on Yavapai leadership roles and refutes arguments made by Dobyns and Euler.

Discusses clothes worn by Ute men from the Uncompahgre, Capote, Mauche and White River Bands.

Various papers and articles pertaining to Louis Riel. Includes correspondence regarding Diefenbaker's view of Riel, the alleged bribe Riel requested to depart from Canada, a request for information to fight the naming of Place Riel at the University of Saskatchewan, casualty lists from the Northwest Resistance and letters regarding the commemoration of Riel's legacy.

Tribute to the life of Senator Myles Venne, 1918-2007, of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and former Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

Bellegarde of Little Black Bear Band of Saskatchewan elected by Chiefs from western Canada, to lead the Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2018.

Provides access to a variety of Gabriel Dumont Institute's general educational resources, including items on the traditional Métis lifestyle.

[History?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Auburn University, 2000.

This file consists of 25 items, including newspaper articles and typed copies of oral histories, mostly concerning the Northwest Rebellion.

This file consists of 7 items, including a newspaper article and typed copies of stories told by or about William McKay. The file also contains second and third copies of some of these items.

Historical overview of William Morris Graham's rise in the Indian Department, to Indian Commissioner for the three Prairie Provinces.

A waist up studio photograph of Louis Riel seated, ca. 1880?

Prominent First Nations leader from the Peepeekisis Reserve receives award.

Biography of the late FSIN Senator Dieter from the Peepeekisis First Nation.

Negative of a black and white sketch of a metis man on horseback, wearing traditional clothes, subtitled "Wandering Spirit".

Cree leader honoured at a ceremony at Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan on July 25, 1973.

Comments on veterans, and warriors overseas and at home and looks at what makes a good leader. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Article submitted by an Eagle Feather News reader commenting on the September 2007 cover story. Article located by scrolling to page 3.

Book review of: The Washakie Letters of Willie Ottogary: Northwestern Shoshone Journalist and Leader, 1906-1929. edited by Matthew E. Kreitzer.

Speech given by Diefenbaker at his investiture into the honorary Kainai Chieftanship of the Blood Confederacy, at Waterton Park, June 27, 1960. Diefenbaker speaks of the virtuous and just society of the Indigenous peoples. He promises Chief Shot Both Sides that Canadian Indians can be assured of equality of opportunity. Diefenbaker mentions his appointment of Gladstone to the Senate. As well, Diefenbaker mentions that his government will grant the franchise to First Nations people, while at the same time assuring that their treaty rights will be upheld.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1992.

Looks at Lakota resistance to reservation life.

Comments on the power of Native American voices in the 1930s. Presented at the Tenth Native American Symposium, November 14-15, 2013. Chapter from Native Ground: Protecting and Preserving History, Culture, and Customs edited by Mark B. Spencer.

Includes post-viewing, comprehension and discussion questions, and activities.

Includes post-viewing, comprehension and discussion questions, and activities.