This illustrated guide includes concise descriptions of the First Nations of the three prairie provinces, providing an overview of the history and culture of many aboriginal groups in one handy volume.
The books begins with a brief history of the First Nations of the plains and subarctic. Each chapter deals with a different group, including the Assiniboine, the Blackfoot Confederacy (the Siksikah, Blood, Peigan, Sarcee, and Gros Ventre), the Plains and Woodland Cree, the Saulteaux, Dakota, Iroquois, Kootenay, Crow, Shoshoni, Chipewyan, Beaver, Slavey, and Sekani. The origins, history, culture, language, customs, methods of hunting and preparing food, and religious practices of each group are detailed, as well as the effects on them of European contact from the earliest times to the taking of treaty. The book also includes more than fifty archival photographs that depict some of the more prominent leaders, as well as ceremonies, clothing, social customs, and other aspects of daily life. This book will be useful to students, teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of Canada's aboriginal peoples.

Ward, Donald B. (Donald Bruce), 1952-

Saskatoon: Fifth House

Fifth House Limited

Fifth House Books

Canada - English Language, Canada

1 edition, December 15, 1995

1, PT, 1995

Includes bibliographical references.

This book focuses on the history and culture of the First Nations of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (Canada). An introductory chapter briefly overviews the history of the First Nations, based on evidence found at archaeological sites in the plains and subarctic areas within the three provinces. Although there were many notable differences among the tribes who lived in these areas, there were several common features. For example, the life of the First Nations was centered around hunting and gathering. They also believed that creation was a unity of the created: all plants, animals, and inanimate objects had spirits or souls, and humankind did not hold a privileged place among them. Women were regarded highly and held honored places in both ceremony and story. In addition, women were involved at every level of community life and decision making. Another commonality among tribes was the fur trade. The Natives had been trading among themselves for millennia, but it was the arrival of Europeans with their valuable trade goods that more or less dictated the commercial course of the North American continent for the next 200 years. Chapters cover the following tribes: (1) Assiniboine; (2) Blackfoot Confederacy (Blackfoot, Siksikah, Blood, Peigan, Sarcee, and Gros Ventre); (3) Plains and Woodland Cree; (4) Saulteaux; (5) Dakota; (6) Iroquois; (7) Kootenay; (8) Crow; (9) Shoshoni; (10) Chipewyan; (11) Beaver; (12) Slavey; and (13) Sekani. Details are provided on each tribe's origins, history, culture, language, customs, methods of hunting and preparing food, religious practices, and the effects of European contact and settlement. The book also includes more than 50 archival photographs that depict prominent tribal leaders, as well as ceremonies, clothing, social customs, and other aspects of daily life. Includes a bibliography and a list of books for additional reading. (LP)

Contains Information Of The Following Indian Tribes: Assinboine, Beaver (tsattine, Blood (kainah), Chipewayan, Crow Shonshonie (band Of Formed By Intermarriages),dakota, Ros Ventre, Iroquois, Kootenay (kutenai), Piean, Plain Cree, Sarcee (sarsi), Saulteaux (ojibwa), Sekani, Siksikah, Slavey, Stoney (assinboine) And Woodland Cree. The Assiniboine -- The Blackfoot Confederacy -- The Nations Of The Cree -- The Saulteaux -- The Dakota -- The Iroquois -- The Kootenay -- The Crow -- The Shoshoni -- The Chipewyan -- The Beaver -- The Slavey -- The Sekani. Donald Ward. Includes Bibliographical References.

Contains information of the following indian tribes: Assinboine, Beaver (Tsattine, Blood (Kainah), Chipewayan, Crow Shonshonie (band of formed by intermarriages), Dakota, ros Ventre, Iroquois, Kootenay (Kutenai), Piean, Plain Cree, Sarcee (Sarsi), Saulteaux (Ojibwa), Sekani, Siksikah, Slavey, Stoney (Assinboine) and Woodland Cree

ix, 118 p. : 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references

2023-06-28