Waiser - Loyal Till Death:Indians and the Northwest Rebellion - Fifth House
| Database ID | 32250 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Bill Waiser fonds | |
| Series | MG192_SIII | |
| File/Item Reference | MG192_SIII-Fifth-House (Box 17) | |
| Date of creation | 199? | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 file; 1 cm | |
| Number of images | 1 | |
| Historical note | Loyal Till Death: Indians and the North West Rebellion was co-authored with Professor Blair Stonechild, head of Indigenous Studies at the First Nations University of Canada. The book was praised for its sensitivity in telling the stories of Indians during this turbulent time. It won a 1997 Saskatchewan Book Award for First Peoples Publishing and was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for non-fiction. | |
| Scope and content | The file contains correspodence, articles and book covers compiled by Dr. Waiser during the research and writing of "Loyal Till Death:Indians and the Northwest Rebellion" (1997). The documents include: a letter from Gilbert and Joy Epp of Abbotsford, British Columbia to Blair Stonechild (cc Bill Waiser) regarding "Loyal Till Death" and their own family's connection to some of the history therein; a short biography of Captain John Morgan of the Prince Albert Volunteers who was the first white casualty at Duck Lake (including a photo); a copy of a piece of correspondence from A.E. Forget regarding the dissolution of the Stony Knoll or Young Chippewayan Reserve and proclaiming that it "be thrown open for settlement"; a copy of a document entitled "Extract from a Report of the Committee of the Honorable the Privy Council, approved by his Excellency on teh 11 May, 1897" by G. LaMoth discussing the surrender of the Young Chippewyan or Stoney Knoll Reserve (no. 107); a copy of a document from the Township of Arran, Ontario listing John Morton as a resident; a twelve page project proposal discussing the rationale and methodology for the creation of "Loyal till Death"; a copy of an article entitled "Department of History: Extracts from Professor Morton's Report" from the University of Saskatchwean Archives (Pres Rep 1926-27); three copies of a photograph of participants from a play about the 1885 uprising performed at the University of Saskatchewan on February 23, 1927 (A-2944); a copy of an article from the Saskatoon Star Phoenix entitled "Academics debate accuracy of Indian oral history" (Nov 1, 1993) in which Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser argue for the merits of oral history as a source, while Tom Flanagan disparages its' validity; a copy of correspondence between Bill Peterson of the Saskatoon Free Press to Fraser Seely of Fifth House Publishers discussing the importance and of "Loyal Till Death" (Feb. 19, 1997); a copy of correspondence from Fraser Seely to Rudy Platiel of the Globe and Mail summarizing the contents and discussing the importance of "Loyal Till Death" (Feb. 12, 1997); a copy of a piece of correspondence from Gary Friesen to Bill Waiser discussing the contents of a draft of "Loyal Till Death" (Oct. 23, 1996); a copy of a legal paper outlining the copyright responsibilities of reviewer Carloyn Whitstone with regard to a manuscript copy of "Loyal Till Death" (July 3, 1996); a copy of a piece of correspondence from Fraser Seely to Professor Waiser regarding a draft copy of "Loyal Till Death" (Dec. 30, 1996); a copy of a piece of correspondence from Fraser Seely to Bill Waiser discussing the acceptance of "Loyal Till Death" for publication by Fifth House Publishers (May 7, 1996); a copy of a letter from W. Douglas Harper of Parks Canada instructing Parks Employees on the community based oral history project associated with the researching of "Loyal Till Death" (Sept. 22, 1992); a copy of a piece of correspondence entitled "Re: Oral History Project" from Mariam E. Robinson of Parks Canada to Dr. Waiser (Sept. 10, 1992); a copy of meeting minutes from an internal Environment Canada Parks Service meeting on the topic of the oral history project launched in preparation of "Loyal Till Death"; a copy of correspondence from Charlene (family name not given) to Bill Wiaiser discussing the editorial schedule for Waiser's publication "The White Man Governs" (early working title for "Loyal Till Death")(August 6, 1996); a copy of a letter from Charlene Dobmeier to Bill Waiser and Blair Stonechild regarding edits to "The White Man Governs: Indians and the North-West Rebellion" which later became "Loyal Till Death" (July 11, 1996); a copy of a letter from Mariam (family name not given) to Bill Waiser regarding the fulfillment of Doctor Waiser's contract in connection with "Loyal Till Death" (May 25, 1995); a copy of a letter from Hugh Dempsey to Bill Waiser regarding "Loyal Till Death" (August 7, 1996); a copy of a letter from Fifth House Publishers to Bill Waiser regarding the characteristics of the published edition of "Loyal till Death" (December 5, 1996); a copy of the publishing agreement between Fifth House Ltd., Blair Stonechild, and Bill Waiser for "Loyal Till Death" (Oct. 16, 1995); a copy of correspondence from Charlene Dobmeier to Bill Waiser and Blair Stonechild suggesting edits to a draft of "Loyal Till Death" (April 12, 1995); a copy of an article entitled "Whitecap unwilling participant in Riel Rebellion" by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser from the Saskatoon Star Phoenix (April 25, 1996); 10 copies of a letter from Bill Waiser and Blair Stonechild to Chiefs of various Saskatchewan First Nations thanking them for their help with the making of "Loyal Till Death" and asking for further edits or suggestions before publication (July 2, 1996); a copy of an article entitled "Defence of Big Bear: Interpreter remembers chief's actions in 1885 and at his trial" from Western People magazine (June 16, 1983); three copies of covers for "Loyal Till Death". | |
| Restrictions on access | Access restricted due to privacy concerns. Please contact the University of Saskatchewan Archives for further information. | |
| Copyright expiry date | Unknown | |
| Other terms governing use and reproduction | Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher. | |
| Type | Archival | |
| Primary Media | Textual documents | |
| Specific document types | Articles Reports Correspondence | |
| Provenance Access Point | Waiser, William Andrew, 1953 - . (historian) | |
| Place | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 4 Treaty 6 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Plains Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Dempsey, Hugh A. Dufresne, Francois Fifth House Ltd. Friesen, Gary Hampton, Eber Hildebrandt, Walter Robinson, Mariam Seely, Fraser Stonechild, Blair Stuart, Rick Waiser, Bill Waiser, William Andrew (Bill) | |
| Subject | Northwest Resistance Community Histories Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Relations Education Metis -- History Parks -- National Chiefs Cree | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 1880-1889 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/32250
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