Leaders

Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "An Indian Murder Case". This first section describes, via Peter Hourie account, a murder near the Mission at Lebret. The next section, entitled "Star Blanket", concern's Star Blanket's actions during the 1885 Resistance. The final section, "Star Blanket's Statement" is his account of his involvement in the Resistance taken by Hawkes during an interview at Joseph La Roque's house.

A photograph from Miss J. M. Morton's scrap book (A-792-2) that appears next to the same photograph that was in the North Battleford News Optimist 15 July 1955. The caption reads: "Chief Andrew Swimmer, son of the late Chief Sam Swimmer and successor to his father at the Sweetgrass Reserve, is shown presenting Dr. Head with a framed photograph of the doctor and Sam Swimmer taken a few years ago when Dr. Head was made an honorary chief of the band."

Black and White photograph Chief Big Bear of the plains Cree in western style clothing.

Chief Broken Eye trekking across prairie near North Battleford, driving horse and wagon; his family sits in the back. A non-Aboriginal man stands in front posing for the camera.

Portrait believed to be Chief Crowfoot of the Blackfoot.

Historical note:

The Blackfoot chief Crowfoot was born ca. 1830 near Belly River, AB, and died near Blackfoot Crossing, AB on 25 Apr 1890. Born a Blood, he grew up among the Blackfoot. As a teenager, he showed great bravery in a battle by advancing and striking a painted tipi in the hostile Crow camp.

A photograph of Chief Eagle from Whitecap Indian Reserve, as he opens Young Canada Book Week in the Children's reading area, 2nd floor of the Main Branch of the Saskatoon Public Library. He wears feathered headdress and buckskin with bead work and fringes. Two Aboriginal women and four non-Aboriginal children are in the photo as well.

A photograph taken at Paulatuk, N.W.T. Dated "'94-8-31".

Biography of Joe Dreaver who was Chief of the Mistawasis First Nation and life time member of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate and a veteran of World War II.

An image an Aboriginal chief on horseback with several other Aboriginal men on horses in background. They are all wearing ceremonial regalia. Unidentified buildings and water tower in background.

Biography of Chief Joe Williams of the Sakimay First Nation.

An hereditary leader of the Nez Perces, is widely known for leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 and his essay "An Indian's Views of Indian Affairs," published in North American Review, April, 1879.

Image of Chief Joseph Charles, wearing a suit and hat; outdoor scene.

From the North American Review, April, 1879.

Book review of: Chief Loco: Apache Peacemaker by Bud Shapard.

Portrait of an unidentified Chief of the Saulteaux nation near Kamsack, SK.

Describes how a series of misunderstandings, poor interpretation and hysteria contributed to a unjust sentence for the Willow Cree leader and restrictions for the Beardy's Band.

Photograph.. Caption: "Pakan or James Seenum, a Woods Cree leader, expected a larger reserve than that allowed for under the treaty. Despite his dispute with the government, he would remain loyal during the rebellion." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Chief Peepeechis of the Little Bone Reserve of the Sakimay First Nation near Grenfell, SK. No date given.

Small Sepia Portrait of Chief Poundmaker, taken originally in 1885

A black and white Portrait of Chief Poundmaker, taken originally in 1885.

Black and White portrait of Chief Poundmaker.

Negative of a black and white photograph of Chief Poundmaker and his young wife standing before a teepee, both wrapped in Hudson's Bay Blankets.

Black and white photograph of Chief Prosper John (on left) and another indigenous man from the One Arrow Reserve near Batoche Saskatchewan sitting on a pile of wood wearing European clothing.

Sketch of Chief Red Pheasant aiding in the escape of John Applegarth, Farm Instructor, and Applegarth's wife from Red Pheasant reserve. Caption: "Chief Red Pheasant and his brother tried to prevent further bloodshed in the Eagle Hills district by warning local Indian officials to flee south to safety." From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

A photo of Chief Robert Bear and A.S. Morton on the John Smith (Muskoday) Reserve taken in August 1942.

An image of ten Aboriginal men dressed in ceremonial regalia. Unidentified group of people in background.

Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. An image of an Aboriginal family ceremonial regalia. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

A photograph of an Aboriginal man in ceremonial regalia (buckskin suit with applied beadwork and feather headdress trailing to ground). Identified as Chief Swimmer (Yahyahnum), Chief of Sweetgrass band approx. 1925 - 1955. He was last traditional Chief of that reserve. After him, chiefs were elected.

Photograph of Chief Sanguinabia in traditional clothing sitting on rock in grassy area with trees.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides of the Blood Nation bestows an honorary Chieftainship on Governor-General Viscount Alexander.

Chief Shot-Both-Sides presents a headdress to Governor-General Viscount during a ceremony bestowing him with an honorary Chieftainship in the Blood Nation.

A copy of photo of Chief Star Blanket mounted on a horse in front of two tipis. Copied from book RED INDIANS OF THE PLAINS; context suggests this is Chief Star Blanket (A-ta-kwa-koup) who met the missionaries at White Fish Lake. The caption reads: A hunter of the plains in 1874.

Portrait sketch of Chief Sweetgrass. Caption: "Sweetgrass was the acknowledged leader of the River People in the Fort Pitt area. He was killed accidentally by the gun he had received as a special treaty gift. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing, wearing what appear to be treaty medals.

A photograph of Chief Thunderchild, standing in front of a tent wearing a military style coat and treaty medals. Rev. Edward Ahenakew recorded Thunderchild's narratives and compiled them in the book, VOICES OF THE PLAINS CREE.

Black and white photograph of Chief Thunderchild in western style clothing wearing what appears to be treaty medals.

Black and white photograph of an elderly Aboriginal man in western clothing entitled "Chief Thunderchild."

Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. John Diefenbaker (Chief Walking Buffalo) and his wife Olive are seen in the centre of a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. John wears a head-dress and Olive carries a beaded purse.

A photograph of Chief Whitecap, Dakota chief of Moose Woods Reserve, and members of his family grouped outside two tipis. Chief sits on the ground with two women; younger man, child, and woman with a child stand near them.

An image of three horses, two of which are hitched to a travois. There are three Aboriginal people on horseback, and two standing nearby. The horse on the right appears to be carrying two non-Aboriginal men who are posing for the photograph.

A photograph of unidentified First Nations Chiefs on a podium, somewere in the Prince Albert area. No date given.

Indian delegates from Saskatchewan met with Federal Senators in Ottawa to relate provincial problems.

Subtitled: "Entered according to act of Parliament of Canada, in the year 1885 by Prof. Buell in the office of the ministry of agriculture." Image of Lt. Gov. Dewdney and a troop of military men in uniform. In the foreground are 6 chiefs.

Recounted events leading up to the surrender and capture of Geronimo in the Sierra Madre mountains.