War & Conflict
Carl Lewis Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jamie Lee
Carl Lewis
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Carl Lewis where he discusses his trips throughout North and South American visiting various Indian tribes. He also discusses the role of the rifle in the conquest of North America. He gives a general account of the course of historical events in Canada.
Caroline Vandale Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Caroline Vandale
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Vandale was born in Carlton in 1902. She shares what her father told her about the cause of the Riel Rebellion. She also talks about the Metis people in relation to the Depression, WWI, WWII, and the attitudes of police, teachers, government agencies, etc. towards the Metis people.
Carrying the Burden of Peace: The Mohawks, the Canadian Forces, and the Oka Crisis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2008, pp. [1]-71
Description
Chronicles the history and circumstances leading up to the Crisis, including issues with governments, the rise of the Mohawk War Society (Rotishkenhrakete), and the provincial and federal governments' response in terms of police and military presence during the conflict.
A Case Study of Indigenous Brothers in Arms during the First World War
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Timothy C. Winegard
Australian Army Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, Autumn, 2009, pp. 191-206
Description
Discusses how official policy changed from exclusion to inclusion of Aborigines after the high losses of personnel in 1917 and 1918 and presents a case study of the experiences of three Aboriginal enlistees in the Australian Imperial Force.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to the appropriate page.
Casper Solomon Interview #2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Casper Solomon
Jocelyn Keeshig
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he gives a description of naming ceremonies, explains the significance of "grandfathers" in Indian sprituality, and recounts several ghost stories.
Casualties of 1885 Battle Honoured
Alternate Title
Batoche an Emotional Celebration
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 8, August 2010, p. 1,8
Description
Comments on the celebration at Batoche commemorating the 125th anniversary of the battle and the various activities held during the event.
Article found on page 1 and continued by scrolling to page 8.
The Catholic Schoolgirl & the Wet Nurse: On the Ecology of Oppression, Trauma and Crisis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jade E. Davis
Decolonization, vol. 3, no. 1, Indigenous Art, Aesthetics and Decolonial Struggle, 2014, pp. 142-158
Description
Discusses how digital media storytelling can create new lived historical narratives.
The Cayuga Claims: A Background Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Howard A. Vernon
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 1980, pp. 21-35
Description
Explains Canadian Cayuga Indian claims against New York State for their share of perpetual annuity payments agreed to in a Treaty.
The Champlain-Iroquois Battle of 1615 - A.G. Zeller. - Booklet. - 1962.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
A.G. Zeller
Description
Booklet documenting the battle between the Hurons, Algonquians and the French forces, led by Samuel de Champlain against the Iroquois. The Iroquois defeated this united group at a location in central New York State.
Changes Come to the Canadian Prairies
Alternate Title
Horizons: Canada's Emerging Identity
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Michael Cranny]
Description
Focuses on the numbered treaties and their effect on First Nations and the Métis, and the causes and impacts of the North-West Resistance. Intended for Grade 10 Social Studies students.
Chapter from Horizons: Canada's Emerging Identity, 2nd Edition, by Michael Cranny.
The Changing Role of the Chief on a California Indian Reservation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Virginia P. Miller
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 13, no. 4, The California Indians, Autumn, 1989, pp. 447-455
Description
Historical overview of the evolution of Yuki tribal chiefs from precontact to the acculturation era of the late nineteenth century.
Chapter 9: The Métis Rise Up
Alternate Title
[Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives]
Unit 3: After Confederation
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[David Rees
Darrell Anderson Gerrits
Gratien Allaire]
Description
Focuses on the causes of the Métis Resistances and their implications for the province of Manitoba and Canada as a whole. Intended for use in Grade 7 Social Studies classes.
Chapter from Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives by David Rees, Darrell Anderson Gerrits, and Gratien Allaire.
Chapter XIV -- "The Cypress Hills Slaughter"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." This is a account of the killings of Assiniboine by White traders representing American companies from Fort Benton. Hawkes goes discusses his opinions, with some historical context, under the heading "Indian Fights in Saskatchewan". The chapter includes a section entitled "Six Hundred Blackfeet Killed in 1866" which recalls the conflict between the Blackfoot and Cree at Red Ochre Hills.
Chapter XVI -- "An Indian Murder Case"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
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.
Chapter XVII -- "The Hudson's Bay Company"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and its People
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Hudson's Bay Company" and is broken down in to the following sections to give some account of the history of the Hudson's Bay Company in Saskatchewan: "Radisson and Groselliers"; "Fabulous Fur"; "Naval Battle in Hudson's Bay"; "The Battle of Sevenoaks"; "Something About the H.B.CO in Saskatchewan"; "Lord Southesk at Fort Pelly"; "H.B., H.B.C. and Rum"; "Fort Ellice". Illustrations of various forts.
Chapter XX -- "The Rebellion of 1885"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Rebellion of 1885". The first section, "A Retrospect", is a brief introduction to the Resistance. It further broken down into "The Grievances" and the "Bill of Rights".
Chapter XXIII -- "Prince Albert And The Rebellion"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XIII, "Prince Albert and the Rebellion". A short account of the Resistance and its effects on Prince Albert by the Editor of the Prince Albert newspaper. Two images included (Telegraph trail and view of Prince Albert in the 1880s).
Charcoal, a Blood Indian
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Steele's Studio
Description
Charcoal, a Blood Indian, dressed in buckskins and headdress. Reproduced on cover of CHARCOAL'S WORLD by Hugh A. Dempsey, Prairie Books.
Historical note:
Charcoal (Si'-okskitsis) was renowned for his strength and cunning as a warrior. He killed his wife's lover, fired at an Indian agent and a NWMP, and later killed a NWMP sergeant and was executed in 1897.Charles Trottier
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Photograph. Caption: "Charles Trottier was named a member of Riel's governing council for his efforts in bringing Whitecap and his band to Batoche."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Charlie Chief 1 Interviewer
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Charlie Chief
Alphonse Littlepoplar
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter
Charlie Coming Singing Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Charlie Coming Singing
Dila Provost
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview discussing the taking and interpretation of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the Blood Reserve.
The Cherokee Struggle for Lovely's Purchase
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brad Agnew
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 2, no. 4, Winter, 1975-1976, pp. 347-361
Description
An examination of the negotiations to remove the Western Cherokee from their homeland in Arkansas through the 1828 Treaty of Washington to the area known as Lovely's Purchase. Lovely's Purchase was named after William Lovely who secured the land from the Osages for the Cherokee people to use as a hunting ground.