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Adam Solway interview 2
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-01-29) Solway, Adam; Welsh, Christine; Snowsill, Tony
This is a continuation of an interview with Adam Solway on January 29, 1983 on the Blackfoot Reserve.
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Antoine Lonesinger 10 Interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-09-06) Lonesinger, Antoine; Littlepoplar, Alphonse
The interview includes the story of a Cree boy who becomes a Blackfoot Chief.
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Antoine Lonesinger 12 Interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-01-23) Lonesinger, Antoine; Baptiste, Archie
Antoine Lonesinger discusses different methods of earning a living that included making charcoal and lime. Also included is the story of a boy saved a camp from starvation with the help of the raven spirit.
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Cree Elders Workshop 10
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-01-30) Buffalo Calf, Charley; Hoostie, Jim; Dustyhorn, Pius; Bonaise, Alex; Stick, Alex; Bear, Eli; Kanipitetew, Jim; Lariviere, Jonas; Morningstar, George; Rockthunder, John; Waskewitch, Mrs.; Child, Mrs. Alec; Paskimin, Eva
Discussion by Elders who express regrets at loss of traditional customs and values and desire a return of schools on reserves ; a need to preserve Indian ceremonies and Indian medicines ; concerns about problems with alcohol recur throughout.
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Ella Rush interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-04-08) Thurgood, Ranald; Rush, Ella
Consists of an interview where she gives an account of Longhouse ceremonies and beliefs. She also gives an account of Longhouse funeral practices.
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Elmira McLeod interview #6
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-07-28) Thurgood, Ranald; McLeod, Elmira
Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives a general account of her life.
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Fine Day interview #12
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1934-08-24) Mandelbaum, D.G. (Dr.); Fine Day
Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he discusses separation in marriage and the consequences of adultery.
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Joe Kapoeze 1 Interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1975-03-21) Kapoeze, Joe; Baptiste, Archie
Interview includes a story about a child who was protected by the North Wind. Also included are stories of residential schools; conflict between Indians and Indian agents. Tape IH-045 has not as yet been translated from the Cree language.
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Kate Assinewe
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-02) Assinewe, Kate; Snowsill, Tony; Welsh, Christine; Debassigae, Ernest
An interview with Kate Assinewe who gives an account of her life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.
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Kinships - Names & Relations
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1970) Bear, Eli; Dustyhorn, Pius; Ochapooways, Daniel; Frank, Norman; Bear, Mike
Elders discuss names and relationships and how their significance is being lost. No date given, probably the late 1960's or early 1970's.
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Linda Youens interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973-07-05) Youens, Linda; Pearlstone, Carol
Ms. Youens is a Metis, born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was brought up in a series of foster homes and is now active in both the Women's Movement and with native groups. She talks about how the Metis are treated by outside groups, her childhood, and attitudes towards women among native societies.
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Marion Carter Interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-07-30) Carter, Marion; Mountain, Mary
Mrs. Carter tells a story of her life. She talks of the traditional way of living; residential schools and tells how she was given her name. During the interview she also relates a tale from her grandfather about the Cree raiding Blackfoot camps.
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Married Couples Workshop 3
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-03-12) Thunderchild, Ed; Laliberte, Ed; Lariviere, Jonas; Sugar, Felix; Poorman, Alex; Lewis, Morris; Stanley, J. B.; Crooked, James George; Machiskenie, Joe; Wapass, Bill; Wapass, Pete; Nahnepawish, Marius; Piapot, Emile
Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.
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Mrs. Alexandrine Nicolas interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973-07-11) Nicolas, Alexandrine (Mrs.); Pearlstone, Carol
Mrs. Nicolas, nee Fleury, was born in Duck Lake in 1887. After a brief period in the U.S. where she attended school she returned to the Duck Lake area where she has lived ever since. She shares her experiences of raising her family of ten plus three foster children, her childhood, schooling and life on a mixed farm including the Depression years. She also gives an account of the Frog Lake Massacre as told by her grandfather, and of relatives who fought in WWI, WWII and the Korean war.
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Mrs. Lucinda Froman interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1982-07-19) Jocelyn Keeshig; Froman, Lucinda (Mrs.)
Consists of an interview with Mrs. Lucinda Froman, who is a Mohawk Indian originally from the Six Nations Reserve, Ontario. She gives an account of migration from the United States to Canada. She also talks of encounters with evil spirits and how to ward them off.
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Raymond Armstrong 1
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-06) Armstrong, Raymond; Snowsill, Tony
An interview with Raymond Armstrong who gives an account of his childhood. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
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Robert Goodvoice 7
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1977) Goodvoice, Robert
He tells a story of a woman who was taken prisoner and carried off to live in an enemy camp; her treachery against her brothers and husband when they came to rescue her; how she was killed by her own mother because of her treachery; her mother's atonement after the killing.
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Russell Taylor interview 1
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1977-11-11) Taylor, Russell; Tilden, Fay
15 p. transcript of an interview with Russell Taylor conducted by Fay Tilden on November 11, 1977. Tape number IH-OA.025, transcript disc 195. Discusses his experiences in World War I.
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Vern Harper interview
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-06-23) Harper, Vern; Cywink, Alex
Consists of an interview where he tells of life in a foster home and cultural suppression; gives a description of suppression on reserves in the 1950's; and gives a description of native values and philosophy and the role of sweat lodges.
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William & Helen Trudeau 1
(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-05) Trudeau, William; Trudeau, Helen; Snowsill, Tony; Welsh, Christine; Debassigae, Ernest
Mrs. Trudeau talks about being adopted and the schooling she received as a child. Mr. Trudeau talks about growing up on the farm, and later working in the lumber and fishing industries. Interpreter : Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber : Joanne Greenwood.