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1978 Education and Elders Conference 1
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1978-02) Eshkawkogan, Dominic; Agounie, Norman; McGregor, Jim; Owl, Wilfred; Wakegijig, Ron; Atimoyoo, Smith
A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
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1978 Education and Elders Conference 2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1978-02) McGregor, Jim; Nokis, Leonard; Newberry, Ed; Mahdabee, Lawrence; Owl, Wildred; Chiblow, Chief; Pitwanikwat, Violet
A conference where several speakers discuss the role of the elders in guiding the younger generation and in preserving the past. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
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1980 Elders Conference
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1980-08-27) Daniels, George; Assinewia, Max; Benedict, Ernest; David, Moses; Dumont, Jim; Wakegijig, Ron; Wheatley, Ted
A conference where elders discuss the philosophy and practice of traditional medicine. Stress role of elders in passing on this tradition. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
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1982 Elders Conference 2/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-08) Wheatley, Ted; Osawamick, Sam; Debassigae, Ernest; Yellowhead, Joe; Assinewe, Kate; Wakegijig, Ron; Atkinson, Herman; Neilson, Charlie; Mecas, James; Pine, Dan; Bruce, Louis; Knockwood, Noel; Pontiac, Angus; Tootoosis, Ernest
Elders discuss traditional religion, it's relationship to Christian religions and its place in traditional healing practices.
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1982 Elders Conference 3/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-08) Wheatley, Ted; Osawamick, Sam; Debassigae, Ernest; Yellowhead, Joe; Assinewe, Kate; Wakegijig, Ron; Atkinson, Herman; Neilson, Charlie; Mecas, James; Pine, Dan; Bruce, Louis; Knockwood, Noel; Pontiac, Angus; Tootoosis, Ernest
Elders stress the importance of tradition and, in particular, the religious and medical traditions of the Indian people. Accounts of two visits to the world of the dead.
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1982 Elders Conference 5/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-08) Wheatley, Ted; Osawamick, Sam; Debassigae, Ernest; Yellowhead, Joe; Assinewe, Kate; Wakegijig, Ron; Atkinson, Herman; Neilson, Charlie; Pine, Dan; Bruce, Louis; Knockwood, Noel; Pontiac, Angust; Tootoosis, Ernest
A discussion of Cree funeral songs. Includes a story of a woman's vision of the afterlife.
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1983 Elders' Conference 1/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-08) Wheatley, Ted; Benedict, Ernest; Nogongiig, Angus; Dumont, Jim; Thomas, Johnny; Osawamick, Sam; Fox, Alex; Tootoosis, John; Bruce, Louis; Fiddler, Sid; Tobacco, Lawrence; Fox, Mary Lou; Benton, Eddie; Atkinson, Herman; Roberts, Chief Carl
Return to traditional ceremonies ; traditional vs. non-Indian education ; story of a trickster (Woojy Panaquad) ; electoral attitudes and responsibilities.
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1983 Elders' Conference 2/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-08) Wheatley, Ted; Benedict, Ernest; Nogongiig, Angus; Dumont, Jim; Thomas, Johnny; Osawamick, Sam; Fox, Alex; Tootoosis, John; Bruce, Louis; Fiddler, Sid; Tobacco, Lawrence; Fox, Mary Lou; Benton, Eddie; Atkinson, Herman; Roberts, Carl
Talks about the traditional teacher in the University setting ; proposal for friendship ceremony between Iroquois and Ojibway ; the Iroquois confederacy ; Kootenay plains initiative to return to traditional lifestyles ; reflections on past and future wars ; and the importance of elders in recovery of traditional values.
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1983 Elders' Conference 4/5
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-08) Wheatley, Ted; Benedict, Ernest; Nogongiig, Angus; Dumont, Jim; Thomas, Johnny; Osawamick, Sam; Fox, Alex; Tootoosis, John; Bruce, Louis; Fiddler, Sid; Tobacco, Lawrence; Fox, Mary Lou; Benton, Eddie; Atkinson, Herman; Robert, Chief Carl
The role of education in the loss of spiritual and cultural values ; evidence of previous and planned oppression by non-Indians ; revival of interest in traditional values and the role of elders as a source of knowledge.
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Ada Clegg interview #2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1976-10-04) Clegg, Ada; Stevenson, David
Discusses attitudes toward the dead and traditional medicine.
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Aldina Marie Stangby interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-11) Stangby, Aldina Marie; Arnault, Brenda
Interviewee gives a general description of her life.
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Alphonse Antoine 2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-03) Antoine, Alphonse; Snowsill, Tony; Welsh, Christine; Debassigae, Ernest
An interview with Antoine Alphonse who gives an account of his life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.
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Andre Bouthillette interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1978-02-13) Bouthillette, Andre; Dobbin, Murray
Andre Bouthillette was an assistant to Jim Brady when he was a field officer with the Dept. of Natural Resources in Cumberland House from 1948-1950.
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Annie Richard interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1981-08-31) Richard, Annie; Fietz, Janet R.
Annie Richard talks about traditional lifestyle and shares her memories of childhood in the bush.
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Arsene Fontaine interview #2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1980-01-21) Fontaine, Arsene; Marnoch, Ray
Arsene Fontaine reminiscences.
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August Auger interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974) Auger, August; Crane, Ernest
Interview relates to understanding of Treaty #8 promises; the establishment of Wabasca Reserves; and the loss of treaty status by many people in the area.
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Bad Man interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-01) Bad Man; Shade, Harry
Bad Man gives an account of the arrival of white men, acceptance of treaty by Bloods, and subsequent lease of land by Mormons.
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Camoose Bottle interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973-10-24) Bottle, Camoose; Shade, Harry; Devine, Mike
Evidence given by Camoose Bottle, aged 71, including an account of the taking of Treaty #7 following a deterioration in Indian life after introduction of alcohol; allocation of lands to various tribes and later loss of part of the Blood Reserve.
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Casper Solomon interview #2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-08-11) Solomon, Casper; Keeshig, Jocelyn
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.
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Charlie Chief 1 Interviewer
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-07-11) Chief, Charlie; Littlepoplar, Alphonse
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