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
- 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 / 58
- Date Range
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Scope & Content
- Johnny Bearspaw. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
- Content Details
- 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.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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