Indian Diamond Jubilee celebration commemorating the signing of Treaty 6.
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| 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
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