John Diefenbaker being named Chief Walking Buffalo

 
Database ID28122
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Diefenbaker Archival Collections
Fonds/CollectionPhotograph Collection
SeriesXVII
File/Item ReferenceXVII-JGD 3451
Date of creationMay 1959
Physical description/extent1 photograph; b&w; 25.3 cm x 20.6 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentEnormous crowd at Outlook, Saskatchewan. Chief Little Crow of the Sioux Indian Tribe places head dress on Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker, naming him Chief Walking Buffalo.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
Copyright holderSaskatchewan Government
Other terms governing use and reproductionResponsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointDiefenbaker Canada Centre, Photographs and Slides
Other notesAn earlier version of the description referred to Chief Standing Buffalo; the correct name appears to be Chief Walking Buffalo
PlaceOutlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
NamesDiefenbaker, John George, 1895-1979 (Prime Minister)
Little Crow (Chief)
SubjectCeremonies
Chiefs
Date Range(s)1950-1959
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