Indigenous peoples

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Art of Aboriginal Australia

File consists of a catalogue for an exhibition of artworks by Indigenous Australian artists. The exhibition was organized and circulated by Rothman's of Pall Mall Canada Limited, and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1975.

Catalogue contains b&w and col. photographs of the artists and of their artworks, cultural and historical descriptive text, an introduction written by Dick Roughsey, or, Goobalathaldin, a Lardil artist. The catalogue is divided into sections dedicated to artworks created by people of different Indigenous Australian localities and language groups.

Art of aboriginal culture

File consists of records related to the Art of Aboriginal Australia Exhibition, organized and circulated by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Ltd. Th exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 28 to July 27, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Michael P. Ney (Rothmans Art Programme) regarding the installation of the show. File also includes floor plan, newspaper and magazine clippings, and invitation cards.

Breaking barriers : report of the task force on access for Black and Native People

File contains a report presented to Howard C. Clark. The report led to the formation of the Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq (IB&M) Initiative at the Schulich School of Law in 1989. The initiative was launched to increase representation of Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq in the legal profession in order to reduce discrimination.

Collier Sr., John and Collier, Donald

File contains correspondence with or about John Collier Sr., and Donald Collier. Also includes newspaper clippings and two of John Collier's articles, "A perspective on the United States Indian situation of 1952 in its hemispheric and world-wide bearing," and "Free inquiry, and the scientist's responsibility." Documents are primarily related to indigenous communities and affairs in the United States.

Correspondence between Movie Makers magazine and Alexander Leighton

File contains a series of letters between Arthur Gale and Alexander Leighton regarding his film "Porpoise Oil." The correspondence includes an announcement of its inclusion as an Honorable Mention by Movie Makers staff in the selection of the Ten Best Non-theatrical Films of 1937, as well as letters about an article Gale commissioned from Leighton about the making of his film. There is also correspondence from 1941 with James Moore at The Amateur Cinema League regarding Alexander Leighton's possible submission of his film about Navajo life, "Work for your Own," for a contest in the Special Class.

Dr. Reid on the North-West : [facsimile, clipping]

Item consists of a facsimile of a clipping that appeared in the February 1871 issue of the [Halifax] Evening Express, about Dr. A.P. Reid's impressions on the North-West Territory after a brief visit after the Red River Rebellion.

Fay G. Cohen fonds

  • MS-2-830
  • Fonds
  • 1988 - 2009
Fonds contains materials created and collected by Fay Cohen in the course of her scholarship about indigenous peoples and natural resource issues.

Cohen, Fay G.

Gaezette : volume 11, number 9 : November, 1994

Item consists of the first issue of the eleventh volume (February) of the 1994 run of the Gay and Lesbian Association newsletter, Gaezette.

Cover illustration is a photo of Helen Vila demonstrating against Roseanne Skoke.

Issue includes an editorial by Kim Vance calling into question police inaction for allowing "vile, disgusting, hateful comments" during a demonstration in New Glasgow countering Roseanne Skoke's crusade against including sexual orientation in any human rights discussions, a recap of the We Are Everywhere conference by Ross Boutilier as well as excerpts from the keynote speeches by Richard LaFortune (Anguksuar) (Yupic) and Tuma Young (Mi'kmaq), an article about Pride celebrations in Bathurst by Brian Hurlbert, a recap of the Men'Sex '95 Project and Rural Outreach project by James Shedden, further We Are Everywhere reflections by Patrick Crowley and L. Charlene Vacon, the third part of Ross Boutilier's interview with JJ Lyon, and other regular columns (by Jane van Kansas, Brian Mombourquette, Norm Paddock, and Chris Aucoin), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Howard Clark's 1990 Treaty Day speech

Item consists of the text of a speech delivered by Howard Clark on Treaty Day, October 1st, 1990, discussing relations with the Indigenous peoples of Nova Scotia while "the events at Oka, Quebec weigh very heavily, as they should and must, on the public consciousness."

Minutes of a Board of Governors meeting held on November 14, 1989

File contains an official binder copy of the meeting minutes. File also includes the bound report "Breaking Barriers: Report of the Task Force on Access for Black and Native People", submitted September 21, 1989 (Committee members include A. Wayne MacKay, Julia Eastman, Anthony Johnstone, Janis Jones-Darrell, Viola Robinson, and K. Scott Wood).

Photograph of the Matheson Grave on Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia

Item consists of a black-and-white stereoscope photograph, likely taken in 1863, of a group of unidentified Indigenous people sitting in front of John W. Matheson's grave at the mission house in Maré, Loyalty Islands [New Caledonia]. Matheson, of Pictou County, traveled with John Paton to the South Pacific in 1858, and passed away in 1862.

Promotional poster for Dalhousie's 1990 Mi'kmaq Treaty Day events

Item consists of a poster promoting Indigenous events at Dalhousie during the 1990 Mi'kmaq Treaty Day receptions. Includes information about a performance of Eskasoni drummers and dancers led by Lee Cremo, and Winston Whuttunee, at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on September 30, and the Treaty Day reception at Citadel Inn on October 1st.

Wayves Magazine : December/January, 2004/2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 1, item 11
  • Item
  • December 2004
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the eleventh issue (December-January) of the 2004 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an illustration in support of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week, with inset photographs of Eldon Hay with Adrienne Clarkson, and Deva Station with Gary Turner.

Issue includes an article about same-sex marriage in Newfoundland by Gemma M. Hickey, an article and profile of Eldon Hay upon his receiving the Order of Canada, an article by Marla Cranston previewing an "Amour, acide et noix" dance event, an editorial about Moncton's Gay community by Kim Firlotte, an article by Janet Hammock about a PFLAG event where Esgenoopetitj Member Miigam'agan spoke about two-spirited tradition in Mi'kmaq culture, an article on two-spirited persons by Gabe Saulnier, an article on HIV/AIDS in the Indigenous population by Kevin Barlowe, a recap of the Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova Society event by Lynn Laurent, a profile of Gary Turner and Deva Station (ISCANS Emperor & Empress V) by Raymond Taavel, a review by Mike Goodwin of a "The Laramie Project" performance, an update from Out And About Womyn by Bernadine LaPointe, a Halifax Rainbow Health Project update by Dawn Archambault, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : July/August, 2001

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 3, Item 6
  • Item
  • July 2001
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the sixth issue (July-August) of the 2001 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of two-spirited lawyer Tuma Young.

Issue includes an article profiling folk musician Ferron written by Sam Meehan, an update on the Club GNG expansion in Petit Rocher, an article by Lara Morris on changes made to Nova Scotia Children and Family Services Act amending adoption rules, a reflection piece by EGALE president Kim Vance, a preview of the First North American Conference on Bisexuality, Gender and Sexual Diversity, EGALE notes, a profile by Maura Donovan of Eskasoni's Tuma Young who became Nova Scotia's first Mi'kmaq-speaking lawyer, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates (Sam Meehan), and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2011

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 9, Folder 4, Item 10
  • Item
  • November 2011
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the tenth issue (November) of the 2011 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of Fyre Jean Graveline, Debie Randii Michelin, Jeremy Dutcher, and Michael Dennis during the "No Talent" talent show at the Mawita'jik Puoniaq Two-Spirited Gathering at Liscombe Lodge.

Issue includes an article about a bullying incident at Riverview High School, a preview of the Youth Project's Making Waves conference and a preview of Ivan C. Coyote's appearance, an article by Chris Frazer about a Gay-Straight Alliance event in Antigonish, an article about the fourth anniversary of the LGBTQ Youth Group in St. John's, an article by Josie Harding about trans experiences in Pride movements, an article by Rebecca Rose recapping Halifax Pride's AGM, an article by Julie Thomas about program for improved safe sex education for Indigenous inmates, a profile by Jane Kansas of musician Debbie Randii Michelin, an article by Cameron MacLeod about Thom Fitzgerald's nomination for the Creative Nova Scotia Award, an article by Costa Kasimos recapping the third year of Camp Eclipse, an article by Fyre Jean Graveline about healing art in the GLBTQ community, photos by Quinlan Smith from the Trans Family Nova Scotia picnic, an article by Anita Martinez recapping the NSRAP gala, an article by Anita Martinez recapping the first Pride Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, an article by Regina Lohnes about improving trans rights, an article by Gabe Saulnier recapping experiences at the Mawita'jik Puoinaq, a profile by Raymond Taavel of NDP LGBTQ issues critic Dany Morin, an article by Randall Perry checking in from Toronto, an editorial by Nathan Adams on homophobic bullying, an OUT! Alive look at gambling in the LGBT community, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Paul Nicholl, L. Connors), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2011

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 9, Folder 4, Item 9
  • Item
  • October 2011
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (October) of the 2011 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is text in promotion of Coming Out Day (October 11).

Issue includes articles by Megan Leslie and Peter Stoffer on the passing of Jack Layton, the third part of Hugo Dann's feature on LGBTQ refugees coming to Canada, a preview of an exhibition of works by Larry Gleason at Saint Mary's University Art Gallery, the final instalment of Gerard Veldhoven's long-running "I Am What I Amherst" column, an article by Randall Perry profiling comic artist and author Steve MacIsaac, an article by Ramona Westgate about Candy Palmater's "The Candy Show" series, an article by Denise Cole about the Mawita'jik Puoinaq Two Spirit gathering at Liscombe Lodge, a preview of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project Community Hero Awards Gala, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 1, Number 10 : December/January, 1995/1996

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 5, Folder 3, Item 12
  • Item
  • December 1995
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the tenth issue of the first volume (December-January) of the 1995 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This is the first issue of Wayves to include colour lettering and illustration on the covers.

Issue includes a commentary by B.W. Kozak about Hallowe'en experiences, an article by Kim Vance address provincial organization against inequality, an article by Ross Boutilier about an EGALE/Court Challenges meeting, an article by Ross Boutilier about the struggles of the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, an article by David Butler about Humans Against Homophobia and judicial attacks, a remembrance of Roland Morrison (a person of Mi'kmaq ancestry renowned for candid discussions about living with AIDS), an article about censorship of an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on ATV because of a kiss between two women, and other regular columns (by Mark Mutrie, Eloise Graves), reviews (Kim Vance, Brian Mombourquette, Jane Kansas), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 1, Number 4 : May, 1995

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 3, Folder 3, Item 5
  • Item
  • May 1995
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the fourth issue of the first volume (May) of the 1995 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a portrait of Oscar Wilde.

Issue includes an editorial about couple's rights by Ross Boutilier, a look back at Oscar Wilde's visits to Halifax by Michael Wile, an interview of Svend Robinson by Jane van Kansas, a profile of The Men's Project by Darren Leyte, an article about backsliding regarding safe sex practices written by Terry Goodwin, a recap of the Norfolk Motel discrimination case by Robert H. Thomson, a preview of the 8th International Two-Spirit Gathering, and other regular columns (by Thom Fitzgerald and Preben Lordly, Jane van Kansas, Art Fisher, David Cole), reviews (Raymond Murray), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 2, Number 5 : June, 1996

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 6, Folder 1, Item 5
  • Item
  • June 1996
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the fifth issue of the second volume (June) of the 1996 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a facsimile of the text of Bill C-33.

Issue includes an editorial by Kim Vance on expressing one's true self as being a political act, an article about lesbian families by Donna Ross, a profile of Ragweed imprint *gynergy books (also by Donna Ross), an interview with Bernadette Christmas and Kevin Barlow (community educators with the Atlantic First Nations AIDS Task Force) conducted by Ross Boutilier, an article about identity in the face of homophobia by Owen MacDonald, an article about LGBT weddings by Lynn Murphy, a preview of Maine Lesbian, Gaymen, Bisexual & Transgendered's Symposium XXII, a feature by John Fisher (of EGALE) about Human Rights Act amendments, an article about the Youth Project by Kim Vance, and other regular columns (Mark Mutrie), reviews (Gary Kinsman, Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 3, Number 9 : November, 1997

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 6, Folder 2, Item 11
  • Item
  • November 1997
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue of the third volume (November) of the 1997 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an untitled illustration depicting a two-spirited person.

Issue includes an editorial about the expansion of definition of "spouse" in Ontario's revised Insurance Act documentation, an article on the Assembly of Rainbow Christians, an update on the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project by Will Murray, an article on immigration law by Lara Morris, an update on the opening of The Rainbow Room, a recap of the first year of Manna by Ross Boutilier, an article on two-spiritedness and the Indigenous view on homosexuality written by Veronica Moonstream Wolf Eagle, a preview of the International AIDS Conference by Michael Wile, an article promoting voting by Kim Vance, an article on the challenges facing the International Lesbian and Gay Association written by Lawrence Aronovitch, and other regular columns (Mark Mutrie), reviews (Eli McInnis), news updates, and event listings.