First Nations

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  • Individuals and communities of native ancestry
  • North American indigenous peoples, Metis and Inuit
  • Records pertaining to and created by First Nations individuals, families, bands, agencies
  • Government agencies and treaties
  • First Nations organizations and businesses
  • First Nations schools and education
  • Issues pertaining to First Nations peoples or history

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    First Nations

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      First Nations

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        First Nations

          1321 Archival description results for First Nations

          1321 results directly related Exclude narrower terms

          File consists of a table of contents and list of file blocks for the document "file classification system administrative (housekeeping) and operational records" created for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Also included, are two copies of a file list index that provides file numbers for leases, infrastructure projects, surveys, permits and other miscellaneous land projects.

          2002.15 · Collection · 1973-1995

          Collection consists of documents and a photograph album from the Department of Indian Affairs including publications, working papers, and reports related to First Nations affairs and administration.

          Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
          2003.11.1.25 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Dick Lawrence and Joyce Lawrence, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Dick Suvee
          2001.58.22 · File · 1997-1998
          Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Dick Suvee, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.

          File consists of miscellanous documents created or collected by the Prince George office of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. Includes documents regarding the effect of surrender on individual interest and a blank "notice in respect to a surrender of Indian lands" form. It also includes Indian Affairs Branch documents regarding conditional land allotments and individual land holdings.

          Donald Prince
          2003.11.1.38 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Donald Prince, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Doreen Tosoff
          2003.11.1.44 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Doreen Tosoff, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Dorothy Lamb
          2003.11.1.23 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Dorothy Lamb, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Dr. Robin Fisher fonds
          2019.9 · Fonds · 1992-2002

          This fonds encompasses the academic and administrative career of esteemed Canadian historian Dr. Robin Fisher during his tenure at the University of Northern British Columbia. The records span Dr. Fisher's appointments at UNBC as professor, founding chair of the Department of History, Dean of Arts and Science, and Dean of the College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences.

          Series include:

          1. Personal Records relating to Dr. Fisher's various appointments at UNBC
          2. Treaty Advisory records originating from Dr. Fisher's involvement in the Northern Interior Regional Advisory Committee and other treaty process advisory activities
          3. Teaching records relating to the development of Dr. Fisher's undergraduate and graduate courses, primarily in the Department of History
          4. Conferences & Service records relating to conferences attended or organized by Dr. Fisher, as well as activities given in service to the University or the community
          Fisher, Robin
          2002.14.4.08 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of speaking notes and conference proceedings; instructions for abstract submissions; abstracts; drafts of biographies of women scientists; correspondence; a short biography of David Ainley; A short story by David Ainley; notes; and a curriculum vitae.

          Eagle Lake Henry Sill
          2001.15.2.03 · Item · 7 March 1964
          Part of Nedra Jane Paul collection

          Consists of an audio recording of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Henry and of Henry Sill in the Ulgatcho dialect (Carrier language) and the Bella Coola/Nuxálk dialect (Salishan language). [unconfirmed]

          2008.3.1.015 · File · 1983-1989
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Press release and order form: "Tillacum Library announces the publication of Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John" (Winter 1989)
          • Book launch invitation: "Tillacum / Pulp Press invite you to a book launching for Stoney Creek Woman by Bridget Moran
          • Letter to Bridget Moran from Linda [Field], Tillacum Library (a division of Arsenal Pulp Press Book Publishers) re: formatting and editing of Stoney Creek Woman (June 21, 1988)
          • News release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John by Bridget Moran
          • Handwritten note featuring "Stoney Creek Woman" in the Carrier language
          • Letter to Bridget Moran from John Matters re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 25, 1989)
          • Letter of acceptance to Bridget Moran from Linda Field re: publication of Stoney Creek Woman by Tillicum Library (May 26, 1988)
          • Newspaper clipping re: news release of Stoney Creek Woman
          • "A step or two in her moccasins" by Bridget Moran; a synopsis of Stoney Creek Woman; a Prologue of Stoney Creek Woman*"Pictures" - photograph key
          • Book signing newspaper advertisement: "Bridget Moran & Mary John will once again be at Mosquito Books to autograph copies of Stoney Creek Woman"
          • Publishers press release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John (Winter 1989)
          • Memorandum sent to The Bulletin re: Bridget Moran's newly published book Stoney Creek Woman. (May 24, 1989)
          • Handwritten note sent by Mary Ann [Lyall] to Bridget (?) re: strategic gifting of copies of Stoney Creek Woman
          • Handwritten note sent to Oscar Bedard, Executive Director, Program Development, Ministry of Education from Bridget Moran re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 4, 1989)
          • Photographs: Elders' gathering, 1983, Mary John stretching a hide, Mary John in a flower print dress, standing in a field, Lazare in a kitchen serving ice cream to a little boy.
          2002.14.4.03 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of a draft of a brief report that outlines the historical contribution of women to science and technology and provides suggestions for how to commemorate the contributions of women to science and technology.

          2001.8.2.2.105 · File · 1999
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper titled "Economic Development Initiatives in the Circumpolar North: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller at the Circumpolar Universities Cooperation conference, University of Aberdeen, 24-27 June 1999. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 105 listed in Weller's CV.

          Ed Letendre
          2001.58.14 · File · 1997-1998
          Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Ed Letendre, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.

          Electronic records
          2002.14.4 · Series · 1994-2005
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          Series contains material relating to Ainley's personal projects and research and professional projects. The material consists of transcribed copies of Ainley's early articles; drafts of sections, notes, research material and correspondence relating to "Creating Complicated Lives: Women and Science at English-Canadian Universities, 1880-1980"; conference proceedings, research material, notes and correspondence relating to her research project, "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia"; material, predominately course descriptions and syllabi, relating to administering the Women's Studies Program at the University of Northern British Columbia; and photographs and slides relating to both her research and her personal life and hobbies. Series also contains conference proceedings, research notes, bibliographies, curricula vitae and other material.

          Elizabeth Williams
          2003.11.1.46 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Elizabeth Williams, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Elsie Christenson
          2003.11.1.05 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Elsie Christenson, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          2001.8.2.2.016 · File · 1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Environmental Policy and Political Support in Canada and the United States: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Douglas C. Nord and Weller at the conference "Political Support in Canada: The Crisis Years" and correspondence to Weller regarding publication of the paper. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 16 listed in Weller's CV.

          Eva Stafford
          2001.58.21 · File · 1997-1998
          Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Eva Stafford, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.

          2001.8.2.2.074 · File · 1991
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Evaluating Intelligence in Canada" and related correspondence. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 74 listed in Weller's CV.

          2002.14.1.09.020 · File · 2002
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about Catharine Parr Traill. It consists of a photocopy of an excerpt from an article, entitled, "'The Only Thing Like Civilized Life': Transplanted women and their New World Gardens" and printouts from a subsite within the National Library and Archives Canada website about Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill.