Canadian Plains Research Center / University of Regina Press

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Browsing Canadian Plains Research Center / University of Regina Press by Subject "Adoption -- Foster homes"

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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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    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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    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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    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.