War & Conflict

Looks at the history of the contested ground of the Canadian-American border.

Describes the Battle of Grand Coteau between the Métis and the Sioux in 1851 and explores the reasons for the migration of some Métis to the United States.

History/Museum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Oklahoma, 2010.

Discusses how Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk contextualizes the Battle of Bad Axe within previous conflicts between the U.S. government and Indigenous peoples of the Great Lake region over conceptions of landholding, diplomacy and trade.

Introduction and documents regarding Lake of Two Mountains Petition which speak to the social gulf, that by the mid-1870's, separated the Mohawks and Oka townspeople

Focuses on the Treaty Alliance of North American Aboriginal Nations which is a mutual defense pact. Includes supportive commentaries.

Interpreting ritual activity involving dogs and wolves coincided with increased warfare with Mississippians in the Middle Ohio Valley region.

Consists of an interview with non-Indian employed at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in Regina. At the time of the interview he was writing a book on the history of the Metis nation.

Don Nielson was one of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964. He talks about the differences between Metis groups in the north and south and Norris's fight against government funding.

One of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964 discusses problems within native organizations between north and south, status and non-status, Liberal and CCF.

Discusses the controversy surrounding the Lubicon's call for a boycott of The Spirit Sings exhibit mounted at the Glenbow Museum during the 1988 Olympics. Excerpt from Olympic Perspectives: Third International Symposium for Olympic Research edited by Robert K. Barney, Scott G. Martyn, Douglas A. Brown, and Gordon H. MacDonald.

Presents an edited manuscript of the report complete with appendices.

An examination of the political and economical reasons for the Iroquois Nation to war with southern American Indigenous groups during the eighteenth century.

This folder contains correspondence relating to a pension increase request for Napoleon Venne, shot by Almighty Voice on 26 May 1897. Venne sought medical aid for his wound from Dr. A.B. Stewart, and Stewart wrote a letter of support in 1924 for Venne's request for a pension increase. Venne was turned down. Also includes a letter from William Bleasdell Cameron about the capture of Big Bear.

Historical note:

Book review of: Dragoons in Apacheland by William S. Kiser. Review located by scrolling to page 162.

Explores Icelandic settlers' stories about their relationship with the Saulteaux people and how these stories do not seem to be based on reality.

Book review of: Dreams and the Invisible World in Colonial New England by Ann Marie Plane.

Image of the battlefield at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan during the Northwest Resistance. On front of image: "Duck Lake Battle Grounds / Entered According to Act of Parliament of Canada in the year 1885 by D.A. Brock in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture."

Article examines several historical documents and first-hand accounts in an attempt to piece together a sword duel, and preceding events, at Fort Chipewyan between a Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), employee, James McVicar, and a North West Company (NWC) employee, Hector McNeil. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 41.

Looks at methods used to defeat the Shawnee in 1774 as well as in later Indian wars. History Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.

Investigates how early American literature portrayed death of Indigenous leaders and how such portrayals were used as a method of marginalizing the people.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

Traces conflicts between Maritime First Nations, commercial and sports fishers, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in New Brunswick.

Expresses hopes that the Alcatraz occupation created a consciousness that would reach into the lives of Native American youth and perhaps white Americans.

An examination of Tecumseh travels to southern and western America unite all the tribes to resist further loss of Indigenous land.

Book reviews of: Writing Indian Nations: Native Intellectuals and the Politics of Historiography, 1827–1863 by Maureen Konkle and Citizen Indians: Native American Intellectuals, Race, and Reform by Lucy Maddox.

Argues that powwows provide the opportunity to display a rich legacy of signifying materials, that can be modified for the changing political winds in Canada.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 48, (pp1-90).

Book review of: The Edge of the Woods by Jon Parmenter. Review located by scrolling to page 161.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of plants and herbs used as medicine; and gives a description of basket making procedures.

Editorial discusses how various anti-terrorism laws passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, have negatively impacted Indigenous people around the world. To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Comments on the repressive tactics employed by national governments in the name of "National Unity" in order to control indigenous lands and people. To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Commentary gives a report on the past and current social and political situations for the Indigenous peoples in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. To access this article scroll down to page 2.

Discusses the relationship between the Mayan concept of Jun Winaq, Indigenous education, and citizenship discourse in the Guatemalan context.

Investigation into John August Stone's Metamora, also known as The Last of the Wampanoags, and how this play and the Removal Act are intertwined with United States history.

Applied Economics Thesis (M.Sc.)--Montana State University, 1992.

William Joseph speaks at a conference of elders on his attitudes to religion, alcohol, the treaties, and the electoral system.

Interview includes stories about the origin of the Sioux Dance and tales about the Sliding and Drumming hills.

Interview includes a story of how the Cree acquired horses.

Interview includes a story of a daring escape by Cree warriors that were surrounded by some Blackfoot.

Overview of a conference discussion held with contemporary artists, museum curators, anthropologists and historians regarding cultural artifact repatriation.

Consists of an interview where she tells of a frightening trip through the woods as a child.

Consists of an interview with Eliza Kneller where she describes the smallpox epidemic following World War I. She gives a description of basket making, an account of life in a Catholic school in Chicago and an account of New Year's celebrations amongst children.