topic:"Cree" found 17 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

A.A. Chesterfield Ungava portraits, 1902-04

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1983

Author: James, William C.

Publisher: Kingston (Ont.) : Agnes Etherington Art Centre

Call Number: TR680 C3 J2

Author: James, William C.

Responsibility: William C. James

Publisher: Kingston (Ont.) : Agnes Etherington Art Centre

Published Date: 1983

Physical Description: 47p. : maps, b&w ports.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Chesterfield, A.A. - Exhibitions; Eskimos; Photography - Portraits - Exhibitions; Portraits - Exhibitions; Cree Indians

Notes: French title : A.A. Chesterfield gens de l'ungava, 1902-04; Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Feb. 24 - Apr. 3, 1983; Collection of Cree and Inuit portraits (photographs); Text in English and French; Includes bibliographical references

Call Number: TR680 C3 J2

Location: Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access

Collection: Art Library

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The battle at Belly River : stories of the last great Indian battle

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1966

Author: Johnstone, Alexander

Publisher: Lethbridge : Lethbridge Branch, Historical Society of Alberta

Call Number: 08.2 J62t PAM

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Author: Johnstone, Alexander

Publisher: Lethbridge : Lethbridge Branch, Historical Society of Alberta

Published Date: 1966

Physical Description: 22 pages : illustrations, maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Lethbridge; Lethbridge, Alberta; Rivers; First Nations; Cree; Blackfoot

Abstract: Pertains to the Battle at Belly River between Cree, Blackfeet Indigenous Peoples - descriptions of eye witness accounts and includes maps and photographs

Contents: Introduction The Last Great Indian Battle Other Accounts Summing Up Pictorial Representations of the Battle References Acknowledgements

Accession Number: 3069a

Call Number: 08.2 J62t PAM

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Lethbridge Historical Society website

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Blood red the sun

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1977

Author: Cameron, William Bleasdell

Publisher: Edmonton : Hurtig Publishers

Call Number: 08.1 C14b

Author: Cameron, William Bleasdell

Responsibility: William Bleadsdell Cameron

Publisher: Edmonton : Hurtig Publishers

Published Date: 1977

Physical Description: xxiii, 225 pages ; 21 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Cree

Abstract: Pertains to the story of William Bleasdell Cameron, a European settler who was held captive during the Frog Lake Massacre of April, 1885. Cameron tells of the two months he was held captive, as well as his escape during the Battle of Frenchman’s Butte. Formerly titled, The War Trail of Big Bear, the title was changed to Blood Red the Sun in the 1940’s.

Contents: Introduction (pg. ix); I. The Annuity Payments at Fort Pitt (pg. 1); II. When Poundmaker Defied the N.W.M.P. (pg. 9); III. The Winter of 1884-5 (pg. 25); IV. Before the outbreak (pg. 28); V. Big-Lie Day (pg. 33); VI. The Mutter of the Drums (pg. 37); VII. In the Power of the Hostiles (pg. 40); VIII. The Massacre (pg. 47); IX. Out of the Gloom (pg. 58); X. The Rescue of the White Women (pg. 67); XI. In the Crucible (pg. 72); XII. Big Bear Scores His Followers (pg. 83); XIII. A Council of War (pg. 87); XIV. The Fall of Fort Pit (pg. 93); XV. Three Scouts (pg. 102); XVI. Perilous Moments (pg. 109); XVII. Days in Camp (pg. 113); XVIII. An Indian Cannibal (pg. 123); XIX: In the Red Man's book (pg. 126); XX: More Days in Camp (pg. 132); XXI: The Turning of the Tide (pg. 140); XXII: The Thirst Dance (pg. 147); XXIII: Meeminook (pg. 155); XXIV: The Battle of Frenchman's Butte (pg. 159); XXV: Safe! (pg. 171); XXVI: With the Alberta Field Force (pg. 177); XXVII: Fort Pitt Once More (pg. 187); XXVIII: The Indian Trials (pg. 195); XXIX: The Executions (pg. 204); XXX: Conclusion (pg. 213); The Frog Lake Memorial (pg. 223)

Notes: First ed., Toronto, Ryerson Press, published in 1926 under title: The war trail of Big Bear

Accession Number: 2019.71

Call Number: 08.1 C14b

Collection: Archives Library

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Brave like the buffalo

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2023

Author: Allan, Melissa

Publisher: Victoria, BC : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 07.2 Al5b; 07.2 Al5b reference copy

Author: Allan, Melissa

Responsibility: Illustrated by Jadyn Fischer-McNab

Publisher: Victoria, BC : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2023

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Children; Buffalo; Wildlife; Indigenous; Indigenous People; Cree

Abstract: Brave Like the Buffalo is a children’s book with a message that will inspire all readers to face the storms in their life with the help of their support systems and with a brave mindset. Baby buffalo is surprised and scared when a storm on the prairies passes through. Mama buffalo puts on a brave face and demonstrates how to use courage and bravery to get through the literal and metaphorical storms we may face in life. Written by Melissa Allan and illustrated by Cree illustrator Jadyn Fischer-McNab, this story uses a powerful animal, the buffalo, as a symbolic message and connection to Indigenous ways of knowing and being that helps to create a wonderful narrative rich with Indigenous ties and a heartwarming message around facing adversity. Brave Like the Buffalo is intended for audiences aged 4-8, to be used educationally as a way to intertwine Indigenous ways of knowing and being through story. -- From publisher

ISBN: 9781771606448

Accession Number: P2023.25

Call Number: 07.2 Al5b; 07.2 Al5b reference copy

Location: Reference copy located in Reading Room

Collection: Archives Library

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Discovering numbers : english, french, cree

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2019

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 07.2 A4o

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 17 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Language; French; Cree; Children; Learning

Abstract: Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early-education concepts familiar to everyone. In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library and nursery.

ISBN: 9781771603317

Accession Number: P2022.01

Call Number: 07.2 A4o

Collection: Archives Library

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Discovering people : english, french, cree

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2019

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 07.2 A4b

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 17 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Language; French; Cree; Indigenous

Abstract: Introduces basic words in English, French, and Cree relating to familiar people at home and in the community

ISBN: 9781771603270

Accession Number: P2022.01

Call Number: 07.2 A4b

Collection: Archives Library

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Discovering words : english, french, cree

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2016

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 07.2 A4a

Author: Auger, Neepin

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2016

Physical Description: 30 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 17 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Language; French; Cree; Children

Abstract: Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike. In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library, and nursery.

ISBN: 9781771603294

Accession Number: P2022.01

Call Number: 07.2 A4a

Collection: Archives Library

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Fob

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Date: 1930 – 1950

Material: skin, deer; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0009

Description: A deerskin fob in the shape of a chief's head with beadwork defining the profiled face and feather headdress. The fob has a small loop at the top. Beaded underneath the chief’s head is an inscription in Cree syllabics.

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Title: Fob

Date: 1930 – 1950

Material: skin, deer; fibre

Dimensions: 6.0 x 15.5 cm

Description: A deerskin fob in the shape of a chief's head with beadwork defining the profiled face and feather headdress. The fob has a small loop at the top. Beaded underneath the chief’s head is an inscription in Cree syllabics.