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Interview with Five Elders of the Sarcee Reserve

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dick Starlight
Jimmy Dodging Horse
Francis Crow Chief
William Little Bear
George Heavy Fire
Johnny Smith
Indian History Film Project
Description
Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.
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Interview with Frank and Alice Halcrow

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Frank Halcrow
Alice Halcrow
Dave Capot
Dan McLean
Indian History Film Project
Description
Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.
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Interview with James Takes a Strong Gun

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
James Takes a Strong Gun
Mike Devine
Indian History Film Project
Description
Short description of Treaty 7 negotiations; and the transfer of chieftainship from Bad Head to Red Crow.
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Interview with Julia and Victor Twin

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julia Twin
Victor Twin
Dave Capot
Dan McLean
Indian History Film Project
Description
Family that is having problems establishing their treaty status.
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Irene Dimick #2 Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Irene Dimick
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.
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Isabel Smallboy Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Isabel Smallboy
Louis P. Crier
Phillip Soosay
Indian History Film Project
Description
Establishment of the Montana, Louis Bull, Samson and Ermineskin Reserves. Taking of Treaty #6 and the establishment of agriculture.
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Isolated Communities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
David Starr
Frances Starr
Indian History Film Project
Description
A meeting of representatives from communities in northern Alberta, lying between the Peace and Athabasca Rivers.Discussion of their claims to mineral rights and to compensation for damage to environment by drilling crews, damage to trap lines, and removal of timber.
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Issues, Impediments and Opportunities to Using Designated Land On-Reserve for Affordable Housing

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Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 06-004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description

Summary of study which reviewed options for housing under the Indian Act and First Nations Land Management Act. Consisted of literature review and interviews with staff from various stakeholder organizations.

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Jack D. Bristow Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jack D. Bristow
Johnny Cardinal
Indian History Film Project
Description
Jack Bristow worked with Paul's band and tells what he knows of the boundaries of that reserve and the land sales that took place.
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James Bull Interview 2

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
James Bull
Louis Rain
Ken Tyler
Indian History Film Project
Description
James Bull talks about the establishment of the four Hobbema reserves, the sale of Louis Bull land and the fate of Papaschase and Sharphead Reserves.
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James E. Carriere Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
James E. Carriere
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.
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Jane McKee Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jane McKee
Cyndy Baskin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of native use of plants for medicine. She tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of the white man and general accounts of her life in the bush.
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Jean I. Goodwill Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jean I. Goodwill
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.
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Jean Marie Mustus Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jean Marie Mustus
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.
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Jim Black Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Black
Allan J. Wolfleg
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview discussing various topics: evidence given to the Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Black; signing of Treaty #7; an account of the CPR line being taken through Blackfoot Reserveterritory; a description of two murders: Frank Skynner killed by Scrapings, and Charcoal's murder of Medicine Pipe Stem; the surrender of Blackfoot Reserve land; and an understanding of land rights.
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Jim Bottle Testimony

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Bottle
Harry Shade
Mike Devine
Indian History Film Project
Description
Evidence given to Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Bottle, detailing an account of the signing of Treaty #7 and the later leasing of part of the Blood Reserve to the Mormons.
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Jim Lapatic Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Lapatic
Johnny Cardinal
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes how Papaschase took scrip and the members of his band scattered to various other reserves which were then compensated for the loss of the Papaschase Reserve land.
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Jim Yelloweyes Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Yelloweyes
Johnny Cardinal
Indian History Film Project
Description
Tells of land at Swan Lake claimed by his uncle but never assigned as a reserve.
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Jim Yelloweyes Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jim Yelloweyes
Abraham Burnstick
Indian History Film Project
Description
Tells something of life before the taking of treaty, and his interpretation of Treaty #6.
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Joe Chief Body Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Chief Body
Mike Devine
Indian History Film Project
Description
Detailed description of the happenings at Blackfoot Crossing when Treaty #7 was signed.
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Joe Duquette Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Duquette
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.
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Joe Louie Interview #2

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joe Louie
Imbert Orchard
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he discusses his views of the present situation of Indians, and ways of improving it.
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John Breretton Interview 1

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Breretton
Ken Tyler
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.
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John Felix Charles Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Felix Charles
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Charles, aged 83, describes the treaty promises and boundaries of the Sturgeon Lake Reserve.
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Joseph Lee Phelps Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
J.L. Phelps
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.
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Joseph R. MacAuley Sr. Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph R. MacAuley
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.
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Julian Bird Moses Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julian Bird Moses
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
Sale of Saddle Lake Reserve land.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #1

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life. He also briefly describes some of the activities of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #2

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview is a general account of his life.
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Lawrence Joseph Pritchard Interview #3

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Joseph Pritchard
Judy M. Thibodeau
Indian History Film Project
Description
This is the conclusion of interview in the previous two documents.
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Lawrence Tobacco Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lawrence Tobacco
Christine Welsh
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Lawrence Tobacco, born 1919, on the Poor Man Reserve, Saskatchewan He attended a residential school and is now involved in traditional education and counseling. He talks about farming and raising cattle on the Poor Man Reserve; shares a story of a trip he took to Winnipeg to sell cattle for a number of reserves in the File Hills area, and how Indian Affairs officials tried to bribe him with part of the proceeds of the sale; shares stories of defiance toward Dept.
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Lillian Nahdee Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lillian Nahdee
Burton Jacobs
Patricia Soney
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discusses various storekeepers on Walpole Island and the burning of the council hall.
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Lloyd (Buster) Brown Interview 2

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lloyd (Buster) Brown
Fay Tilden
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discusses problems of non-status Indians.
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Malakai McLeod Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Malakai McLeod
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Malakai McLeod talks about conditions in the north and the changes brought about by the CCF government to help the native people.
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Malcolm Norris Speech at Batoche

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Malcolm Norris
Indian History Film Project
Description
Speech made on July 4, 1962 by Malcolm Norris at a ceremony in Batoche marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Canada.
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Marcus Sparklingeyes, Etienne Faval, Peter Shirt Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Marcus Sparklingeyes
Etienne Faval
Peter Shirt
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Three elders from Goodfish Lake Reserve talk about problems of defining accurate boundaries, their rights to a timber berth, and hay meadows which they believe are part of their reserve.
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Matrimonial Real Property Issues On-Reserve

Alternate Title
Setting the Agenda for Change ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 1st, 2002
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Wendy Cornet
Allison Lendor
vol. 2
Description

Provides general background and identifies key questions of policy. Chapter seven from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

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Matrimonial Real Property on Reserve in Canada

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Research Paper (Scow Institute)
Fact Sheet (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karen Whonnock
Description

Research paper discusses the Indian Act, provincial family laws, traditional Aboriginal property rights, and divorces.

Related Material: Fact Sheet.

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Membertou Hotel

Alternate Title
Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Keith G. Brown
Janice Esther Tulk
Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
Description
Brief business case study describes community's economic development initiatives and considerations involved in deciding where the hotel, which was meant to attract more business to the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, would be located.
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Mrs. Ada Ladue and Mrs. Beatrice Nightraveller Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ada (Mrs.) Ladue
Christine Welsh
Beatrice Nightraveller
Indian History Film Project
Description
Ada Ladu was born on the Mistawasis Reserve, worked for wages in the 1930s, married and mother of five. Beatrice Nightraveller, daughter of Josie Cuthand, was born on the Little Pine Reserve, Saskatchewan, worked for wages in the 1930s, also married with five children.They share: a story of a white baby girl abducted and raised by Indians in the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan district; accounts of the Riel Rebellion (1885), especially the aftermath in the North Battleford district; philosophies of child-rearing; loss of portions of Little Pine Reserve and the death of Little Pine.
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Mrs. Edward Joyce Interview #1

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Joyce
Imbert Orchard
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where she gives general reminiscences of her life. She also describes the Hamatsa dance ceremony.
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Mrs. Mary Anne White Interview

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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Mary Anne White
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
The establishment of the Louis Bull Reserve and the subsequent sale of part of that land.
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Mrs. Widow Crane Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Mrs. Crane
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Crane recounts what she has been told of the history of the Hobbema Reserves.
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