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Canada: Indian Treaties
2009.6.13.45.17 · Item · [between 1974 and 1979]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Map depicts the jurisdictions of the various Indian treaties in existence in 1966, including the boundaries of: no surrenders, exempted-royal proclamation, no valid surrenders, land and hunting rights surrenders, and land surrender only. The whole of Canada is depicted in this map.

Teepee?
2012.13.1.87.037 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts what appears to be a teepee at an uncertain location.

2009.6.13.49.0286 · Item · [between 1975 and 1977]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph depicts MP Iona Campagnolo Iona Campagnolo receives a carving by Elisapee Angutirjuak of Igloolik from Allan Kooneeliusie (Vice President of Baffin Region Inuit Association [B.R.I.A.]) and David Nowdlak (Sports and Recreation Co-ordinator, B.R.I.A). This gift was likely given in relation to Campagnolo's work as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (August 8, 1974-September 14, 1977).

2008.3.1.209.2 · Item · Sept. 1976
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Item is a recording of an audio segment from CBC Radio in which a documentary update is provided on the inquest of Coreen Thomas.

Audiocassette Summary
Scope and Content:

  • Update on the case of deceased Coreen Gay Thomas
  • July 3, 1976 Coreen Thomas is struck and killed by a car walking out to the Stoney Creek Reserve
  • Police Report blamed Coreen for causing the accident saying that she was involved in a game of chicken
  • The Driver of the car, Mr. Redekopp, had a high blood alcohol content but was not blamed for the crash
  • Indians claimed that they were frequently harassed on the road by white motorists
  • An inquest occurred and focused on relations between Indians and Whites
  • Redekopp, coroner, police detachment, federal department of Indian affairs all seemed to be on trial
  • Vanderhoof residents state media coverage is sensational with Vanderhoof unfairly labeled as “the most racially troubled town in Canada”
  • Some see problem as due to lack of activities for young people in small communities
  • Stoney Creek Indians live in intolerable conditions
  • Interview with Stoney Creek Reserve resident regarding sanitation problems; lack of proper sewage system; cases of tuberculosis; high rate of unemployment; she states DIA should be responsible and should come up with a solution
  • Problem with the perception of an alcoholic society;
  • Archie Patrick, FN leader talks about the prejudice, harassment and racism found in Vanderhoof and other Northern communities towards Native People
  • Good things could come out of this inquest – Vanderhoof residents should learn about poor living conditions at Stoney Creek
  • Reporter provides update on the inquest; that local Police were accused of intimidating the witnesses
  • Coreen Thomas’ death was unnatural but accidental
  • Redekopp was negligible because vehicle was going too fast
  • Segment of interview with Harry Rankin on the Thomas’ inquest; questions on the state of fairness of the inquest; and the state of white-native relations in northern BC
  • Inquest Findings: Measures that should be put into place: Upgrade emergency system in the area, no person be placed in morgue before death certificate is in issue, get resident doctor for hospital, breathalyzers taken as soon as is legally permitted, RCMP officers be encouraged to have parent or guarding present when questioning young people as witnesses, Stoney Creek Band Council and Vanderhoof Council work to establish a Friendship Centre

Documentary ends with interview of Sophie Thomas on need for a change in white-native relations – and ends with excerpt of music from the Vanderhoof ‘pioneer’ song.

End of Tape

'Ksan
2012.13.1.51.101 · Item · Aug. 1976
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.