Leaders

An introduction to the articles on the history of Indigenous political leadership.

Introduction to the articles which were presented at a symposium in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan in March 2009. The articles all explore the Government of Canada's historic Arctic positions and policies.

Articles in this special issue offer histories of Indigenous military service.

Organization and Leadership Program Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of San Francisco, 1996.

A photographic portrait of Dakota (Sioux) Chief Iron Buffalo.

Mr. Ledoux, aged 99 at the time of the interview is of mixed French and Indian ancestry but is registered as a treaty Indian. He was present during the Riel Rebellion of 1885 and gives an account of what he saw in the Rebellion; views of the rebellion and the people involved.

This elderly man gives a fairly detailed account of the events at the signing of Treaty 8 and of the years immediately following this.

Looks at the first member of the royal family to visit Australia between 1867 and 1869.

This photograph appeared in the 22 December 1953 Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Clipping on page 14 of scrapbook (A-792-2). The caption read: "Chief Blackman of Little Pine, left, and Jim Nicotine of Red Pheasant who is sounding the tom tom and singing "The Queen" in Cree."

A photograph taken at the North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix 22 December 1953. Original photograph found on page 11 of scrap book (A-792-2). The caption read: "PHOTOGRAPHED after the ceremonies and standing under a picture of the Queen are, left to right, Chief Blackman of Little Pine, Dr. Head (Chief Medicine Knife), and Chief Swimmer."

Black and white photograph of James Buller, the grandson of Four Sky Thunder, in European style suit.

Black and white photograph of James Buller, the grandson of Four Sky Thunder, in a European style suit and fedora.

Looks at the life of James McKay, a fur trader, interpreter, and politician.

This folder contains a typescript of a letter from Walsh to his daughter Cora written in 1890, in which he describes his meetings with Sitting Bull and other aboriginal peoples in the late 1870s; and Walsh's account of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and half-breeds of the prairies in 1877-1879.

This account by James Walsh is a brief description of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and Metis of the Canadian prairies in 1877-1879.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

This file contains James Walsh's account of how he 'succeeded in undoing' what Louis Riel had done to form a federation of the Indians and Metis of the Canadian prairies in 1877-1879.

Historical note:

James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 - 25 July 1905) was a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory. Born in Prescott, Ontario, James Walsh was one of the original officers of the NWMP.

Consists of an interview where he mentions a smallpox epidemic in 1876, his life as a seal hunter and talks about an early missionary to his people.

A portrait of "Gentleman" Joe McKay and Chief Mistawasis.

Consists of an interview that gives a very brief description of the criteria for choosing a chief.

John and Olive Diefenbaker with people from Blood Indian Reserve, John wearing a headdress.

Historical note:

Olive Evangeline (Freeman, Palmer) Diefenbaker; b. 14 Apr. 1902; d. 23 Dec. 1976, 2nd wife of JGD.

John Diefenbaker holds a small totem pole and Olive Diefenbaker holds a bouquet as they pose for a photo with two Aboriginal Canadians, one holding a larger totem pole, both in ceremonial dress. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign.

John and Olive Diefenbaker with Elizabeth of Moose Woods band at Outlook Saskatchewan

Reviews the personal and political life of John Tootoosis of the Poundmaker Reserve.

Rusco responds to the article "Progressive-Era Bureaucrats and the Unity of Twentieth-Century Indian Policy"; argues that Barsh’s thesis creates confusion about the Indian New Deal and is contrary to current evidence.

John Diefenbaker and possibly an unidentified person clasping hands in front of Parliament Building.

Unidentified individual placing "Back to Batoche" head band on John Diefenbaker as others look on.

John Diefenbaker with costumed Aboriginal people at the Pion-Era grounds in Saskatoon, 1958.

John Diefenbaker looking at a map with four native leaders of the Eskimo Affairs Committee, Ottawa.

Enormous crowd at Outlook, Saskatchewan. Chief Little Crow of the Sioux Indian Tribe places head dress on Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker, naming him Chief Standing Buffalo.

Yellowed snapshot of John Diefenbaker wearing a fringed buckskin jacket and talking to an unidentified bearded man wearing a short sleeved T-shirt [ca. 1962]. A group of Aboriginal Canadians look on from the background. Photo taken during a fishing trip perhaps.

John Diefenbaker shaking hands with an unidentified Aboriginal man [on a reserve in Lake Centre constituency].

John Diefenbaker and two unidentified men standing at a microphone. Diefenbaker is being named Honourary Chief Eagle.

John G. Diefenbaker in Indian head dress with a group of native children of the Beardy Okemasis band at Old Mission School in Duck Lake.

John Diefenbaker shaking hands with unidentified Aboriginal in Malaya immediately before receiving gift of blow pipe.

John Diefenbaker standing amongst a group of Aboriginal and Metis children dressed in beaded buckskin clothing, Prince Albert constituency.

John Diefenbaker speaking to reporters as aboriginal children look on. Taken during his trip to open the town of Inuvik, North West Territories, 21 July 1961. An RCMP officer is partially visible behind Diefenbaker.

John Diefenbaker standing with unidentified individual while wearing ceremonial Indigenous Headdress in unidentified prairie location.

John Diefenbaker greeting an Aboriginal woman and a small boy as a crowd of Aboriginal people look on, Yellowknife, North West Territories,

John Diefenbaker and Indian elder examining a peace pipe on Parliament Hill with the Peace Tower.

John Diefenbaker standing for a photo with Chief Mathias Joe of the Capilano Indian band who is presenting him with a small totem. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign.

John Diefenbaker standing with Chief Mathias Joe and three other members of the Capilano Indian band who are all in ceremonial dress. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign, March 1958.

John Diefenbaker with Indian elder in full dress examining beaded object at Calgary Stampede. Location of originals: Diefenbaker Centre.

John Diefenbaker sitting on the edge of a platform and surrounded by Aboriginal leaders, one of whom is speaking.

John Diefenbaker standing to address the students of Whitehorse Elementary High School, Christ the King School and the Indian Baptist Mission.

John Diefenbaker standing amongst a crowd of elementary students from the Indian Baptist Mission and Christ the King School and high school students from Whitehorse Elementary High School, Whitehorse.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Central Missouri State University, 2002.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Perdue University, 1997.

Author speaks about writing the book which was selected for One Book South Dakota at the Festival of Books in Deadwood, South Dakota. Duration: 37:13.

This diary was written while William McKay was proprietor in the Lake Winnipeg Department of the North West Company. The writer of this journal was exploring the Nelson River to determine the route over which the North West Company wished to transport its goods between the Interior and Hudson's Bay.

This book is a handwritten copy of William MacGillivray's journals from 9 September 1789 - 13 June 1790; and from about 7 February - 14 June 1793; as well as his letters to Roderic Mckenzie from 21 July 1791 - 20 June 1792. In his writings he describes his travels to such places as Lac d'Orignal, Lac Froid, and on the Beaver River among other locations from Fort Isle a la Crosse and region to Le Pas; as well as to Riviere Maligne, Rat River, and other destinations.