Indian History Film Project
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The original intent of The Indian History Film Project was to conduct interviews with First Nations elders across Canada and to produce a television series portraying Canadian history from a First Nations' perspective.
Major funding was provided by the Donner Foundation with additional funding from the Devonian and McLean foundations, and support from the University of Regina.
The Indian History Film Project was an initiative of Direction Films and was conceived and developed by Tony Snowsill. The project leaders were Tony Snowsill and Christine Welsh. The project evolved over time, and eventually it was decided to access libraries and archives across the country to incorporate existing interviews with First Nations elders. All interviews, whether original or archival, were cross indexed by word and theme and housed in the C.P.R.C.
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Item Open Access Adam Solway interview 1(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-01-29) Solway, Adam; Welsh, Christine; Snowsill, TonyConsists of an interview where Adam Solway talks about being orphaned at 8 years and adopted by the Blackfoot Reserve, Alta; his attendance at a residential school; becoming a councillor and then chief of the reserve. He comments on the issues he had to deal with as well as providing comments on contemporary lifestyles and leadership.Item Open Access Alfred (Albert) Mishibinijima 1(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-02-29) Mishibinijima, Alfred (Albert); Snowsill, Tony; Welsh, Christine; Debassigae, ErnestAn interview with Alfred Mishibinijima who recounts his life working on farms and in lumber camps, the origin of some Ojibway words and the aftermath of the War of 1812. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.Item Open Access Antoine Lonesinger 12 Interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-01-23) Lonesinger, Antoine; Baptiste, ArchieAntoine 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.Item Open Access Antoine Lonesinger 5 Interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-11-21) Lonesinger, Antoine; Littlepoplar, AlphonseInterview includes a biographical account of Antoine Lonesinger's life that includes stories about farming, trapping, house construction and the making of charcoal and lime. He also tells of the murder of an Indian Agent at the hands of a Blackfoot named Owl Eyes.Item Open Access August Auger interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974) Auger, August; Crane, ErnestInterview relates to understanding of Treaty #8 promises; the establishment of Wabasca Reserves; and the loss of treaty status by many people in the area.Item Open Access Chief John James Courtoirelle interview 2(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-03-14) Courtoirelle, John James (Chief); Lightning, RichardThe chief of Beaver Ranch Reserve discusses unsuccessful attempts to have Beaver Ranch and Tall Cree Reserves expanded.Item Open Access Dan Callahasen interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1976-03-06) Callahasen, Dan; Starr, DavidThis 84 year old man has lived at Little Buffalo Lake for 55 years, raising cattle and trapping.Item Open Access Francis Harper Interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973-06-20) Harper, Francis; Mountain, Mary; Baker, IrisInterview includes a discussion of the role of spirit powers in the traditional lifestyle. Also included is a description of inter-tribal interaction involving feats of bravery.Item Open Access Frank Sound interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1977-07-13) Sound, Frank; Saddleback, RoseThis 62-year-old speaks of the history of Lesser Slave Lake Reserves; and gives details of the history of Swan River Reserve.Item Open Access Frederick Prince interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1972-11-25) Prince, Frederick; McLean, Dan; Courtorielle, LawrenceInterviewee's father, from Peguis Reserve in Manitoba, was interpreter at Treaty #8. Discussion is about treaty promises and the sale of reserve lands.Item Open Access George Okeymaw interview 2(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1975) Okeymaw, George; Capot, Dave; McLean, DanUnderstanding of treaty promises; distribution of food, ammunition, etc. in earlier times; interesting accounts of home-made agricultural equipment (as well as that supplied by Dept. of Indian Affairs).Item Open Access Henry Cardinal interview 1(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1975) Cardinal, Henry; Rain, LouisTalks about the sale of Saddle Lake Reserve land and the amalgamation of Saddle Lake, Blue Quills and Washatanow Reserves. Also mentions the relationship of the Pakan Reserve to the Saddle Lake Reserve.Item Open Access Interviews pertaining to Chipewyan Lakes census(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-07-24) Lightning, RichardInterviews with 13 residents of the Chipewyan Lake area of northern Alberta. - Stresses need for establishment of a reserve in this area, and promises made to them about this. - Describe various lifestyles including farming, trapping and fishing. - Shows how settlement patterns in remote areas have been influenced by the location of schools and stores.Item Open Access Isadore Martin interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973) Martin, Isadore; Capot, Dave; McLean, DanIn this very brief interview, 85 year old Mrs. Martin gives her understanding of the treaty promises.Item Open Access Jack Crow interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1973-01-01) Crow, Jack; Yellowhorn, AlbertA discussion of Treaty #7 as remembered by Mr. Jack Crow from information given to him by his parents.Item Open Access Joe Kapoeze 1 Interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1975-03-21) Kapoeze, Joe; Baptiste, ArchieInterview 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.Item Open Access John Buffalo interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1975-04-18) Buffalo, John; Lightning, RichardTalks about the taking of Treaty #6 and his understanding of the terms of the agreement as well as changes in lifestyle after treaty.Item Open Access Joseph A Sayers Interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1974-08-02) Sayers, Joseph A.; Tavel, Mary J.Interview includes a description of traditional life style and the life of settlers on the prairies. It also includes stories of theft and murder by Indians.Item Open Access Kate Assinewe(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1984-04-02) Assinewe, Kate; Snowsill, Tony; Welsh, Christine; Debassigae, ErnestAn interview with Kate Assinewe who gives an account of her life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.Item Open Access Lawrence Tobacco interview(Canadian Plains Research Centre, 1983-06-20) Tobacco, Lawrence; Welsh, Christine; Snowsill, TonyLawrence 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. of Indian Affairs paternalism such as: butchering a cow without a permit; buying a tractor and establishing outside credit without a permit. He also shares his experiences in the Catholic residential school on the Muskowekan Reserve, 1926-1935.