Aboriginal Veterans' Benefits
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fred R. Fenwick
LawNow, vol. 27, no. 2, October-November 2002, pp. 36-(?)
Description
Explains the reasons why the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (currently known as the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association), the Métis National Council, and other Aboriginal groups are suing the federal government for unfulfilled veterans' benefits.
AMNSIS Local # 7 Presenting a Cheque to Save the Log Church at St Laurent, SK
Alternate Title
Association of Métis, Non and Status Indians Saskatchewan Local # 7 Presenting a Cheque to Save the Log Church at St Laurent, SK
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 3 negatives of members of AMNSIS Local #7 presenting a cheque of $3500 to help save the historic log Church at St. Laurent de Grandin, Saskatchewan.
Communing with the Dead The “New Métis,” Métis Identity Appropriation, and the Displacement of Living Métis Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adam Gaudry
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 162-190
Description
Discusses the growing trend for self-identifying as Métis, particularly in Eastern Canada, based genealogical records rather than cultural ties to long-established communities located in Western Canada.
The Crutwell AMNSIS Local #66 recieve Ball Diamond Funds
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 3 negatives of the Crutwell, Saskatchewan Local of AMNSIS (no. 66) recieving $33000 from the federal government for the building of a ball diamond in the community. One scanned image shows members of AMNSIS local at the ceremony.
CUMFI Quietly Became a Force in the Community
Alternate Title
Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated Quietly Became a Force in the Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 14
Description
Looks at the many worthwhile services and programs offered by the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated including providing safe affordable housing.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Dennis and Jean Fisher Donate Large Collection of Métis-Related Artefacts to Gabriel Dumont Institute
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darren R. Prefontaine
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 18, 19
Description
Looks at a collection of Métis artifacts collected by a Saskatoon couple, with a keen interest in history, relating to the 1885 Resistance and Métis and First Nations people.
Article located by scrolling to page 18 and 19.
Doucette Is the Man ... Finally
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Shield
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 1,7
Description
Looks at the new Métis Nation-Saskatchewan president, Robert Doucette, and the work that lies ahead to restore federal and provincial government funding to the organization.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 7.
Environmental Scan and Gap Analysis on Programs and Services Available to Métis Members
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marlane Christensen
Janet Newbury
Description
Lists resources available to Métis people in British Columbia through federal, provincial and regional agencies in the areas of children and families, education, economic opportunities, health, housing, identification and data collection, wildlife stewardship, and arts and culture.
Based on results of scan makes four recommendations about accessible information, accountable distribution of resources, increased Métis-specific resources, and equitable access to services.
Establishment of Community Liaison Committee in Saskatoon
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
City of Saskatoon
Description
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, January 24, 1977 regarding a motion to establish a Community Liaison Committee to highlight issues of importance to understanding and co-operation between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Saskatoon.
The Formal List of Rights
Images » Photographs
Description
Negative of a document entitled "The Formal List of Rights" ratified by the Provisional Governing Council of the Metis Nation under Louis Riel on 1 December 1869 in Fort Garry and on 4 December 1869 in Winnipeg. Language and land rights are their major concerns.
Fragmentation and Realignment: The Continuing Cycle of Métis and Non-Status Indian Political Organizations in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joe Sawchuk
Native Studies Review, vol. 10, no. 2, 1995, pp. 77-95
Description
Outlines four major change agents operating on Aboriginal political organizations on the prairies: external politics; internal politics; negotiation of ethno-Aboriginal identities; perceived effectiveness of the organizations.
From the "Other Native" to the "Other Métis"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annette Chretien
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2008, pp. 89-118
Description
Examines the socio-political development of Ontario Métis through an analysis of four major political organizations: Ontario Métis and Aboriginal Association (OMAA), Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Canadian Métis Council (CMC) and the Métis Women's Circle.
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Alternate Title
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Métis Studies and Applied Research
GDI
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Description
Site provides information about GDI its programs, services and resources and affiliated institutes including Dumont College, and Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, includes Library search access.
Grenadiers at Fish Creek
Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of grenadiers of the Northwest Field Force (Canadian Army) at Fish Creek, NWT, 1885. It is unclear from the shot whether it was taken during the battle, or afterwards while Middleton's troops camped there. Many of the grenadiers are lying prone on the ground which seems to indicate that they are engaged in firing.
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre All Candidates Meeting Addressed by Jim Sinclair
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 3 negatives from an all candidates meeting (presumably held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) addressed by Jim Sinclair on July 24, 1980. Three images show Jim Sinclair delivering his address, flanked by other participants. (bad quality photos)
Indian and Metis Sask Association of Local Northern Govts Meeting
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 4 negatives from a meeting of the Indian and Metis Saskatchewan Association of Local Northern Governments, presumably held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on May 12, 1988. Two scanned images show meeting participants at the conference table.
Indian Record (Vol. XXIX, No. 6, June 1966)
Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record .
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Indian Record (Vol. XXX, No. 2, February, 1967)
Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record .
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
Introduction to Document Six: The CCF and the Saskatchewan Métis Society
Alternate Title
[Document Six]: Conference of the Métis of Saskatchewan-Proceedings
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
F. Laurie Barron
T.C. Douglas
Native Studies Review, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 89-106
Description
Introduction and document concerning a conference of Métis people to address deplorable conditions found in most Native communities.
Joseph, Doucette Set High Standards For 2008
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Warren Goulding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 1, January 2008, p. 14
Description
Comments on the common goals of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief and the president of the Métis Nation, Saskatchewan president.
Article found by scrolling to page 14.
Manitoba Metis Join Prairie Coalition to Pursue Land Rights
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Taillon
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 10, February 2002, p. 8,15
Description
Manitoba Métis President David Chartrand awaits a Court of Queen's Bench decision that will include issues related to scrip, Métis land and harvesting rights.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Métis Land Rights and Self-Government
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leah Dorion
Description
Describes the role the scrip system played in eliminating the Métis land base, lists Métis political organizations and discusses current activity aimed at recovering their land base, which would enable a move toward self-government.