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Trail Riders Pow Wow
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- 27th annual ride. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1950
- Reference Code
- S37 / 20
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 20
- Date Range
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- 27th annual ride. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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- Source: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Taped by: Catharine Whyte? Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Various speakers – taped during the Trail Riders 27th Annual Ride; some singing and stories. “1950, Trail Riders Pow Wow” Side A: Jack Brewster telling stories – his grandfather’s clock, William Twin and the Indian peoples; John Murray Gibbon talks about Tom Wilson, plaque of Tom Wilson erected by Trail Riders to commemorate his discovery of Yoho valley. John Murray gibbon tells story of grizzly bear as told to him by Tom Wilson, Pow Wow. Sing song lead by Jean Stewart. Fern Brewster, president of Trail Riders, talking. Singing Happy Birthday to Pearl Moore. Fern recommends Leman Lake ride. Tony Cromwell is new president for next year. Sing song. John Murray Gibbon talking – R.H. Palenske, Reginald Townsend Trophy. More singing. Side B: Continuation of Trail Riders Pow Wow of 1950. Col. Phillip A. Moore reading story about joys of riding in mountains by Frederick Niven. John Murray Gibbon whistling a tune. Very brief bits of conversation – Ralph J. Mather from St. Paul, Minn., Pearl Moore, Col. Philip A. Moore, J.M. Gibbon, various people talking. Stoney Nakoda dances.
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Campbells & C.M. Walker, 1950.
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Bill Legarde. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1950
- Reference Code
- S37 / 22
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 22
- Date Range
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- Bill Legarde. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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- Source: Bill Legarde; C.M. Walker Date: 1950 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Peter tells a couple of stories. “Campbell and C.M. walker, 1950” – Bill Legarde talks about Peigan Reserve – burial grounds, Catharine talking to C.M. Walker: Indian Trails, Wilkinson Pass area, oil company had old buildings there, Kananaskis region, cabins near Pocaterra are torn down, George Pocaterra originally had coal rights there. Henderson reclaimed the area and had cabins built there Eau Claire logging. Pete talking about being on deadened road near old corral (Ribbon Creek). Road to Jumping Pound – two years old. Peter talks about visiting Campbell’s there.
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Sam Ward, Indigenous Pits, Tunnel Mtn. Dwellings, Dr. Leechman
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1950
- Reference Code
- S37 / 25
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- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 25
- Date Range
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
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- Source: Sam Ward Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Sam Ward talks about Indian pits on Tunnel Mountain – dwellings Dr. Leechman (?) Sam saw around 1912. Around Tunnel Mountain drive on lower road – 3 pits; 2 pits had holes in the center with spokes on the side (like limbs) – Indians used them in the winter time covered them with something. Used the poles to climb out – that’s how they retained the heat in them. (built fires in them). Were shallow when Sam saw the silt had probably filled them in, were 3-6ft deep. Hiriam Smith and Sam had cut samples of local trees for museum display. Hiriam Smith might have taken pictures of the pits.
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Paul Amos, Bill Peyto & Banff Indian Days, July 20, 1957.
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Reference copy available.
- Date Range
- 1957
- Reference Code
- S37 / 57
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- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- M36 / V683 / S37
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- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
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- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 57
- Date Range
- 1957
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
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- Source: Paul Amos Date: July 20, 1957 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ “Paul Amos, Bill Peyto and Indian Days, July 20, 1957” – Paul Amos telling story – hunting; Bill Peyto; first Banff Indian Days – races.
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David Bearspaw (Ozîja Thiha) & Johnny Bearspaw (Rhuya Thiha) interpreting, Aug. 9, 1954.
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Johnny Bearspaw. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1954
- Reference Code
- S37 / 58
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- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36
- V683
- S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 58
- Date Range
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- Johnny Bearspaw. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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- Source: David Bearspaw Date: August 9, 1954 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 1 7/8 Remarks: Johnny Bearspaw interpreting for David Bearspaw Treaty No.7 – feels like government has not kept their agreement and taking everything from the Indians. Story: Sarcee Indians and Stoney Indians camped together; were gambling, beat the Sarcees and won; buffalo hunting; stealing horses; Stoney Indians camping out near Black Diamond – Blackfoot Indians tried to steal their horses, chased them and an oldtimer Jimmy Dixon helped Stoneys – David Bearspaw sings; eating sweet roots and tried to trade it (?) John McDougall’s father froze to death while chasing buffaloes.
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- David Bearspaw? singing songs and telling stories. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. --
- Date Range
- ca. 1955
- Reference Code
- S37 / 59
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- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- M36 / V683 / S37
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- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 59
- Date Range
- ca. 1955
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- David Bearspaw? singing songs and telling stories. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. --
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- Source: David Bearspaw Interviewed by:Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: See also s37 / 58 “David’s copy” – David Bearspaw singing Indigenous songs and telling story of early Indigenous life through interpreter. Rev. John McDougall’s father froze to death.
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George McLean, Oct. 28th 1953.
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Peter Whyte re an Indian camp at Nordegg. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1953
- Reference Code
- S37 / 68
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
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- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 68
- Date Range
- 1953
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- Peter Whyte re an Indian camp at Nordegg. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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- Source: George Mclean Date: October 28, 1953 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Peter Whyte tells story of William Twin “George McLean, Oct. 28th 1953” Side A: Tunnel Mountain – planned to make it into hotel; buffalo on grounds – in fall of year, would come into valley of Bow and Kananaskis; Cascade Mountain waterfall – above on north side – Indian people have shot buffalo there. Joshua and William Twin were guides. Peter tells story of William Twin – Sir James Hector; George calls white man “white savages.” Hunting with bow and arrows in early days. Canadian government has not fulfilled their promises to Indian peoples – Treaties No. 1 to 7; government neglectful of Indian people; problems with day and boarding schools. Side B: Continuation of interview with George McLean. Using flint rock for fires; wolf, deer, goat meat even porcupine were eaten; vegetables – only wild carrots, wild rhubarb; sap from trees for sugar; various wild berries; pemmican, bannock, etc. Teepees were made of bark, leather; bedding – buffalo robes; never build wooden houses – used only bark. Kootenay Plains – Tom Wilson’s place. Peter Whyte talks about the time when he came down through Pipestone Pass and stopped at Indian camp (Nordegg Indian camp). George McLean talks about old mountain trails used by Indian people– Siffleau, Pipestone, Castle Mountain.
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Jacob Twoyoungman speaks of Indigenous peoples catching eagles and Fire Wagon, July 20, 1952.
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1952
- Reference Code
- S37 / 73
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- M36 / V683 / S37
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- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 73
- Date Range
- 1952
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- 1 sound recording
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- Source: Jacob Twoyoungmen Date: July 20, 1952 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Two tapes: both have Indigenous people telling story of Eagle Feathers; Jon Whyte also present. “Jacob Two Youngmen telling stories of Indian people catching eagles and Fire Wagon” Side A: “Jacob Twoyoungmen telling about how the Indian people used to catch the eagles for feathers” – eagles would eat until they can’t fly; Indian people used to trap them when they started going south, in October; Indian people would fins a resting place, dig a hole, get in it, then cover the person up, Then they would kill a dog and split it open; the eagle sees the dog and swoops down. Eagles can smell humans and can see very slight movement – have to wait a week to catch an eagle. “Moses Snow (5) telling how he won the slow race. Annie Beaver Twoyoungmen talking to Moses” Side B: Continuation of interview with Jacob Twoyoungmen. “Jacob telling about the Indian peope seeing Fire Wagon”
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Indigenous Camp before Parade, Good, 1950.
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Reference copy available.
- Date Range
- 1950
- Reference Code
- S37 / 74
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 74
- Date Range
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
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- Source: Indigenous singers Place: Banff Indian Grounds Date: 1950 Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Camp sounds – dances, songs, etc. – poor recording “1950 Indian Camp before Parade, Good” songs, a little talking, drums.
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Banff Indian Days Pow Wow Hotel '50.
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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Date Range
- 1950
- Reference Code
- S37 / 75
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36/ V683 / S37
- Series
- I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
- Sous-Fonds
- S37
- Reference Code
- S37 / 75
- Date Range
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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- Source: Various Indigenous performers Place: Banff Springs Hotel Date: 1950 Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Very good musical program “Banff Indian Days, Pow Wow Hotel ‘50” Side A: List from tape box: 10. Grounds, Fri. in A.M. 1950; 9 Concert “ P.M. War Dance; 8. War Dance, practice good; 7. Ernie Kehr start of concert; 7 1/2; War Dance, good better; 6 ½. Stoney Women Indian Chorus; 5 1/4. Chicken Dance; 5. Chicken Dance good; 4. Other Dance (War?); 3. Indian game; 2. Misc. Chicken Dance; 1. Donald Vincent Allen; Indian Girl singing. Side B: Continuation of Indians Days Pow Wow. List of contents from tape box: 10. War Dance – good; 9. George McLean – God Save the King – Stoney; 8. Ernie Kehr; 7:30. Owl Dance – Too many voices – poor; 7. Indian songs at camp, Sunday AM – too near; 6. A good place to start; 6 1/2. First one with words; 5 2. Singing words; 4 1/2. Solo; 4. Solo Higher voice, funny; 3 1/2. Geo or Joe Kaquitts; 3. End.
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