Indian Diamond Jubilee celebration commemorating the signing of Treaty 6.
Database ID | 28396 | |
Institution | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room | |
Fonds/Collection | Pamphlet Collection | |
File/Item Reference | LH-3317 | |
Date of creation | 1936 | |
Physical description/extent | one program book; 2 mm of textual records | |
Number of images | 18 | |
Scope and content | The program of the Indian Diamond Jubilee celebration commemorating the signing of Treaty no. 6 at Carlton, Saskatchewan, August 11 - 12, 1936. The ceremony was attended by Baron and Lady Tweedsmuir from England. There were hymns, songs by local bands, and several presentations to and by First Nations leaders. There was also a dramatic re-enactment of part of the treaty negotiations in which Chief Sam Swimmer, Chief Joseph Dreaver, Joseph Johnson, Norman Johnson, George Bird and Harry Dreaver all took part. | |
Restrictions on access | There are no restrictions on access. | |
Copyright holder | public domain | |
Type | Archival | |
Primary Media | Textual documents | |
Provenance Access Point | Pamphlet Collection | |
Treaty boundaries | Treaty 6 | |
Cultural region | Plains | |
Names | Ahenakew, Edward, 1885-1961 (Reverend) Bird, James Dreaver, Samuel Mistawasis Swimmer, Sam Thoma, Joseph | |
Subject | Chiefs Treaty -- Treaty 6 Events Ceremonies Culture -- Drama | |
Date Range(s) | 1930-1939 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28396 |