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Includes documents referring to the indigenous peoples of Manitoba.

Human settlement in this part of Manitoba can be traced to at least the 8th century AD. Research at Calf Mountain, a mound builder site, indicated its use as a burial site from the 8th to the 15th century. Numerous indigenous peoples have left their mark on the area.  

Community Histories

Ancient Traders in Southern Manitoba

Booklet published by Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Historic Resources Branch.

Please recognize the attitudes expressed in these bulletins may not reflect current attitudes.

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    Archaeological Report 1945 - Southern Manitoba Sites - Chris Vickers

    Research was carried by Chris Vickers on Mound Builder and Assiniboine sites in Southern Manitoba from 1940 to 1950. 

    This report was prepared for the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba and is currently in the collection of the University of Manitoba.

     

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      Manitoba Histories

      Ancient Traders in Southern Manitoba

      Booklet published by Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Historic Resources Branch.

      Please recognize the attitudes expressed in these bulletins may not reflect current attitudes.

      PMA_2020_046760

        Archaeological Report 1945 - Southern Manitoba Sites - Chris Vickers

        Research was carried by Chris Vickers on Mound Builder and Assiniboine sites in Southern Manitoba from 1940 to 1950. 

        This report was prepared for the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba and is currently in the collection of the University of Manitoba.

         

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          Photos & Art Work

          Artist as Buffalo Hunter - Kane & the Metis

          Artist Paul Kane's artistic views of Metis life and times.

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            Birtle Residential School Farm - Cattle

            A breeder's photo of cattle raised at the residential school.

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              Business & Public Affairs

              Belcourt, Georges-Antoine

              Booklet published by Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Historic Resources Branch.

              Please recognize the attitudes expressed in these bulletins may not reflect current attitudes.

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                Bryce Dr P.H. 1907 Indian Schools Report (1907)

                This deeply disturbing report describes the health concerns which Bryce noted in his investigation of conditions in the Indian Residential Schools in 1907. 

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                  Memoirs & Memories

                  Born Indian - Kinsella

                  Kinsella's memoir.

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                    Agricultural Topics

                    Buchanan, Frank - Tin Box Clippings

                    A collection of news articles from 1890-1910.

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                      First Nation Farmers - ca 1910

                      A photo of a harvest scene.

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                        Journals

                        Kane Paul - Wanderings of an Artist

                        Paul Kane's memoir of his journey across the North American conitinent.

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                          Maps

                          Manitoba Buffalo Hunting Trails (1880)

                          This short article outlines the two best known trails used by the buffalo hunters as they wended their way from the Red River Settlement to the Missouri for the annual buffalo hunt.

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                            Nellie McClung Collection

                            McClung, Nellie L. - VRBCA - Elkhorn Industrial School (1920)

                            Articles and photos taken during McClung's visit to the Elkhorn Industrial School in Elkhorn, Manitoba. These are found in Nellie McClung's scrap books which are held in the MS0010 Nellie McClung Fond of the Royal British Columbia Archive.

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                              Arts & Crafts