Category Archives: Cree History

Poundmaker Exoneration Ceremony, May 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Arden Ogg

Let’s honour him by remembering his name in Cree: pîhtokahânapiwiyin (literally,  “he who sits at the [buffalo] pound”). Deep respect and congratulations to everyone at Poundmaker Cree Nation who has helped make this happen by petitioning for the exoneration of … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the legacy of Mistahi Maskwa

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Arden Ogg

Thanks to Milton Tootoosis for allowing me to share this note from his Facebook group ACIMOWIN by Headman/Counsellor Milton Tootoosis. It is exciting to see that descendants of this visionary leader are finding ways to reclaim their proper place in Canada, and … Continue reading →

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Seeking Clemency for Poundmaker – via Eagle Feather News

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Arden Ogg

Poundmaker seeks clemency for its namesake chief Katie Doke Sawatzky | Eagle Feather News | August 15, 2017 http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2936 While the fight to have treaty rights recognized is a continual battle for First Nations across Canada, Poundmaker Cree Nation has … Continue reading →

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Poundmaker Museum Opening: With thanks to David MacKinnon and Roxanne Tootoosis

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Arden Ogg

It was a fabulous day for the grand opening of the Poundmaker Museum at Poundmaker Cree Nation. The museum itself is a wealth of historical knowledge. The opening included various dignitaries including elders who spoke of the history of the … Continue reading →

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John B. Tootoosis – Star Phoenix (May 2017)

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Arden Ogg

Canada 150: John Tootoosis helped unify Saskatchewan’s indigenous peoples MAY 1, 2017 6:30 AM http://thestarphoenix.com/storyline/canada-150-john-tootoosis-helped-unify-saskatchewans-indigenous-peoples John Baptiste Tootoosis chose to be politically active even if it meant getting arrested.  Tootoosis would travel to communities to meet with aboriginal leaders during the 1930s. … Continue reading →

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Manitoba Cree (and Ojibwe) Historical Resources from Frontier School Division

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Arden Ogg

I was intrigued today by Ken Paupanekis’s collection of books and videos from his time with Frontier School Division – and also to find how many of these carefully researched and prepared publications are available online in pdf form. Not a … Continue reading →

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Nationhood Interrupted: Revitalizing nêhiyaw Legal Systems: Sylvia McAdam (Saysewahum)

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Arden Ogg

Sylvia McAdam (Sasewahum) will be speaking in Winnipeg February 10 & 11, 2016. While I continue to find specific details, I’m pleased to share some of the wonderful resources she has created here. Sylvia is very clear in her video lectures … Continue reading →

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Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Arden Ogg

In the words of elder Ray Lavalee, “You must always honour the buffalo because they gave us life.”

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In Memoriam, Allen Sapp

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Arden Ogg

I was privileged last summer to visit the Allen Sapp Gallery in North Battleford, and see some of the work in person that I previously only knew through books. I also got to meet lawyer, writer and activist Michelle Good … Continue reading →

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Amiskwaciy History Series: Shared History is Reconciliation

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Arden Ogg

Because Cree Literacy is so much more than reading and writing words, I was delighted to discover this new series of videos via YouTube from amiskwaciy-wâskahikan / ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᕀ ᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton, Alberta, lit., Beaver Hills House) thanks to Simon Gowen on the Facebook Cree … Continue reading →

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