Looks at how British culture affected the portrayal of Aboriginal hunters, specifically the buffalo hunters as brave and manly compared to the fishing tribes as being indolent and improvident.

A typescript of a newspaper article headlined "The stirring days of the 1885 Rebellion recalled by Prince Albert citizens who fought at the war centre in defence of their country." Includes a list of the Prince Albert volunteers who served and those who were killed or wounded. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Personal diary of Major Smith of the I.S.C. Toronto Brigade during the Brigade's march west. Observations include health of fellow soldiers, the weather, and the monotony of waiting for next orders. Brief entries after 23 April 1885, final entry on 18 May 1885. Diary has metal clasp, black cloth covers and marbleized end papers. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Draft of statement by General Middleton, dated 4 July 1885, written while on board the steamer "Marquis" and pertaining to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Williams. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Small notebook of "C" Company, Infantry School Corps, documenting daily 'officer of the day' postings, brigade orders from Lt.-Col. Otter, arrival of padres, daily lists of company orders and notification of church parades and target practice. All entries made from Battleford, NWT; most made by Lt. J.M. Sears and Lt. R.L. Wadmore. Entries made in black ink and primarily blue pencil. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A typed transcription of the diary of George B. Murphy, Transport Officer in the Battleford Column, covering from 17 March 1885-16 July 1885. Short notations for dates. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

This item describes the state of the infantry brigade stationed at Camp Fort Pitt on 2 July 1885. Categories include members absent with / without leave, hospital attendants and casualities. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

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A typed transcription of a newspaper article (source unknown) in which W.B. Cameron recounts his experiences during the Frog Lake 'Massacre'. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885. He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels from the Stony Creek area to the Carrot River area. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

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This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885(6 pp). He notes a general feeling of unrest among the Aboriginals he encounters as he travels in the Touchwood Hills - Nut Lake area, up to the Prince Albert district. Item found within folder 'Reginald Bird Beatty Papers.'

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This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary describes his experiences as a Free-Trader in the winter of 1884-1885. The Northwest Resistance is underway and Beatty, now travelling alone, arrives at Fort-a-la-Corne in the spring of 1885. Beatty offers a sympathetic view of the causes of the Resistance, based on his experiences with Aboriginals and Metis throughout Saskatchewan in his travels during 1884-1885.

Book review of: Rebellion in the Mohawk Valley by Gavin K. Watt.

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. Collage of sketches relating to the Northwest Resistance; sketch subjects include Louis Riel, Government House in Battleford, and Fort Carlton.

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From The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2005.

Collage of sketches relating to the Northwest Resistance; subjects include a view of Fort Edmonton, the steamers 'Alberta' and 'North-West', and Louis Riel's capturer.

Memoir of Fredrick Arthur Deane Bourke who joined the NWMP in 1877 and was posted at Fort Walsh, and later in Battleford; Bourke retired from the police force and with a partner bought 80 head of cattle and took up cattle ranching. Notes that in 1877 the buffalo were plentiful and after that they vanished from the plain. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 55.

Memoir of Fredrick Arthur Deane Bourke who joined the NWMP in 1877 and was posted at Fort Walsh, and later in Battleford; Bourke retired from the police force and with a partner bought 80 head of cattle and took up cattle ranching. Notes that in 1877 the buffalo were plentiful and after that they vanished from the plain. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 55.

Life at a U.S. Army weather station from 1945-46.

Discusses how Northern reconciliation has been emerging organically from the changing dynamics of northern society and the regional economy.

Comments on the proposed >Indigenous Languages Act

Book review of: Indian Myths & Legends From the North Pacific Coast of America: A Translation of Franz Boas' 1895 Edition of Indianische Sagen von der Nord-Pacifischen Kuste Amerikas edited by Randy Bouchard and Dorothy Kennedy. Gateways: Exploring the Legacy of the Jesup North Pacific Expedition, 1897-1902 edited by Igor Krupnik and William W. Fitzhugh. Q'sapi: A History of Okanagan People as Told by Okanagan Families edited by Shirley Louis.

Tool analysis suggests that Paleoarchaic groups tended to relocate within their home range which was up to 400 km in diameter.

Reviews various scholarly work on the Chumash based on the notes from linguistic-ethnographer John Harrington.

Image of a person standing on a hill above the reconstructed Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan; summer scene.

Examines native resources, ideas, cross-cultural encounters, and interactions around the Atlantic basin up to the 1800s.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kentucky, 2000.

Examines common experiences and uncovers forces at work in the process of capitalist development in both countries.

Book review of: Red Serge and Polar Bear Pants: The Biography of Harry Stallworthy, RCMP by William Barr.

Discusses the issues and difficulties in defining the term Métis and deciding who fits within that definition.

Examines the apparent lack of scholarly work, concluding that there have been important strides recently with more attention, historically, on the lower classes of the fur trade society.

Resource Management and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2015.

Challenges the notion that intercultural relations and exchanges were a new European concepts introduce to Indigenous communities in America.

American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), 2008.

Using the conceptual framework developed by La Donna Harris and Jaqueline Wasilewski and the site of Réaume’s Leaf River Post, the author looks at foodways to show the relationships between the Ojibwe and the fur traders. This work was in response to traditional archaeology that validates colonialism.

Discusses how the perceived "objectivity" of photographs helped to serve the Canadian government's interest in promoting white settlement. Scroll down to page 77 to access article.

Article re-examines the colonial narrative surrounding the Pacific Northwest costal region of British Columbia; the author situates the Village of Yuquot as a strategic portal on the Pacific and as a site of arrival for Europeans, Chinese labourers, Hawaiians and others.

Narrates the story of Victor Colvez who, with his family, immigrated to Canada from the town of Rennes in Brittany in France, and settled in the Prince Albert Area. Part Two: Rookie Fur Trader - Describes Colvez’s life as a fur trader for the company Revillon Frères; includes anecdotes about the climate meeting and interacting with the Métis, learning English, and friends he met. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 33.

Narrates the story of Victor Colvez who, with his family, immigrated to Canada from the town of Rennes in Brittany in France, and settled in the Prince Albert Area. Part One: A Parting of the Ways - explains how Colvez was recruited as a homesteader by the priest Father Le Floc’h, and how upon arriving in Prince Albert, realized that he was not equipped for homesteading and elected instead to take a job as the manager of the new fur trade post in Green Lake. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 24.

Note: The description 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 Extracts from James Clinkskill's memoirs, including a description of Clinkskill's arrival in Western Canada; of some of the events leading up to the Northwest Resistance of 1885; and of a number of incidents involving Indians and "half-breeds" before and during the Northwest Resistance, especially in the town of Battleford.

Interactive website for elementary students contains links to information about the voyageurs world, trading posts, and games. NOTE: Adobe Flash Player must be enabled for full functionality.

Book review of: Rendezvous at the Straits by Timothy J. Kent.

Story of the lives of both a French and a Huron boy at the time of first contact. Accompanying material: Rendezvous: Canada 1606 [Study Guide]. Duration: 29:03.

Guide to accompany film, Rendezvou: Canada 1606. Target audience grades 5-10. Contains discussion questions and related film list.

Public History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Union Institute, 1997.