War & Conflict

Revised edition.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Texas, 2002.

Describes Lieut. William Francis Butler’s journey, in the winter of 1870, to distribute small pox medicines and instructions for treatment of the disease to people and communities between the Red River Settlement and the Rockies; includes some details about Cree, Métis, and Blackfoot peoples. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 24.

Book review of: Buying America from the Indians by Blake A. Watson. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 118.

Comments on the first Native American to attend and graduate from West Point.

Originally published 1999.

Originally published 1999.

Image of the camp at Fish Creek during the Northwest Resistance. Tents, soldiers, horses and wagons visible in background.

Image of members of Camp ‘B’ Battery, Prince Albert; posts and pegs in foreground, men and tents in background.

Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.

A write up on the experiences of James Austin, a member of the Ontarian Midland Battalion involved in the suppression of the 1885 uprising. Austin relates the story of his trek west from Ontario, but missed all major actions. Austin later became a Presbyterian minister.

Book review of: Campfires at the Cross by Heather Le Griffon. Review located by scrolling to page 199.

Campsite at Cussed Creek near where "battle took place Yorkton Home Guard and Indians."

Historical note:

Writers were unable to find any information on a "Battle of Cussed Creek" between First Nations and the Yorkton Home Guard in 1885. The Yorkton Home Guard was a locally organized militia company which was compensated for services in 1885 by the Federal Government.

Book review of: Canada and the Métis, 1869-1885 by D. N. Sprague.

Book review of, Canada and the Métis, 1869-1885 by D.N. Sprague.

A Parks Canada file containing a pamphlet and two history reports. The pamphlet (scanned), entitled "Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Site" tells the story of the Cypress Hills Massacre and includes a map of the site. Manuscript Report Number 252 Fort Battleford: A Structural History Volume II: Photographs, Diagrams, Maps by Walter Hidebrandt and Manuscript Report Number 164 Lanark Place, Abernethy, Saskatchewan Structural History by William Naftel, Personnel and Garrisons at Coteau-du-Lac by Karen Price, and The Human Osteology of the Fort Coteau-du-Lac Site by J.

File contains samples of Red River Rebellion Military Bounty Land Warrants, North West Mounted Police Warrants, North-West Rebellion Military Bounty Warrants and Land Certificates, and Metis Scrip Certificates.

Links to information on treaties, laws, and events from the first contact to 2003.

Book review of: Canada's First Nations by Olive Dickason.

Book review of: Canada's First Nations by Olive Patricia Dickason.

Introduction to the history of the Indian Residential School system, analysis of the history wars in the United States and Australia over indigenous genocide, and debates about genocide in Canada.

Looks at the Canadian Rangers, developed as part of the armed forces northern strategy to be the eyes and ears of the Canadian Forces Northern Area (CFNA) in isolated areas.

Looks at Canada's current foreign policy discourse based on self-assertive and undefined strategic outcomes.

Shows 1885 boundaries, reserves and settlements with routes taken by Batoche and Battleford Column, Alberta Field Force, Northwest Mounted Police and resistance forces. Lists names of individuals involved in both sides of the conflict.

File contains articles of historical relevance: "The Sequel to Johnny Horton's the Battle of New Orleans Canadian Style", " 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek", an article in the Winnipeg Tribune regarding use of Treaties as reference material, an article in the Regina Leader-Post regarding John McKay and his respect for local Indigenous persons. Also, relevant pamphlets: The Stone Fort, Selkirk's 75th Anniversary. Also includes correspondence relating to a play about Almighty Voice.

Excerpt from Canada in the Great War. Vol. 3: Guarding the Channel Ports.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2006.

Brief article argues that even though men were not citizens and therefore knew "no politics as yet", they enlisted because they were monarchists. Comments on the high number "Indians" who volunteered for service. Tone reflects attitudes of the time. Several issues on one pdf. To access this article use page counter at the top of the screen and go to page 972 of 1276.

Argues that Canada should lead governance reform in the Arctic due to unique location within the Circumpolar World.

Analysis of fifteen major daily newspapers' coverage of the issues over a one week period. Done to test influence of three variables: region of publication, corporate structure of publisher, and sources used in reports.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of New Brunswick, 2013.

Book review of The Canadian Rangers by P. Whitney Lackenbauer.

Includes Maclean's perspectives on spirituality, regalia, influence of missionaries, signing, camps, particular individuals including Crowfoot, Poundmaker, Hiawatha, Shawundais, Mikasto as well as general commentary on Sarcee, Stoney, Cree, Inuit, Dakota, Nakota, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq and other peoples.

Book review of: Canadian Savage Folk by John Maclean. Entire issue on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 24.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 1991.

Looks at the genocide of the Indigenous population over the past 300 years in the United States. Duration: 1:03:10.

Portrait sketch of Captain Stewart, commanding officer of the Rocky Mountain Rangers, in full uniform.

Historical note:

The Rocky Mountain Rangers, under Captain Stewart, and the Moose Mountain Scouts, under Captain White, were also put in commission for service during the 1885 Resistance.

Comments on the army career of a revered and respected leader.

Explores contexts and subtexts of the debate about American national identity.

Book review of: Captive Selves, Captivating Others by Pauline Turner Strong.

History Thesis (M.A.)--North Carolina University, 2008.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998.

Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--Harvard University, 1998.

Book review of: Captivity & Sentiment by Michelle Burnham.

Book review of: The Captors' Narrative by William Henry Foster.