As long as this land shall last: A history of treaty 8 and treaty 11, 1870-1939

Fumoleau, René

Tax Law

McClelland and Stewart

Denendeh: A Dene celebration

Dene Nation

Fifty years ago, René Fumoleau travelled from France to Ràdeli Kó#233; #40;Fort Good Hope#41; to take up his duties as an Oblate priest. He went as a missionary but soon found the Dene teaching him. With quiet wisdom, he tells the stories of his life. He begins with what he learned, travelling by boat and dog sled, of the Dene people&rsquo;s strong connection to the land.

They Gave Me a Chance

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

StorySave

As Long As This Land Shall Last is a thorough document of Treaty 8 (1899-1900) and Treaty 11 (1921) between the Canadian Government and the Indigenous Peoples of Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. These treaties promised that the Indigenous Peoples who inhabited these places could live and hunt in freedom on their ancestral lands "as long as the sun rises from east to west, as long as the river flows downstream, as long as this land shall last." Historian Réne Fumoleau has delved into church and government sources dating from 1870 to 1939 and compiled interviews with over seventy Dene witnesses to provide a clear picture of treaty negotiations and their aftermath. Originally published in 1975, this new edition contains an afterword by Joanne Barnaby, Former Executive Director of the Dene Cultural Institute, outlining the significant cultural and political developments in the time since the book’s first publication and paying special attention to their lasting implications for the future. As Long As This Land Shall Last is an invaluable resource not only for Treaty scholars, but also a fascinating source document for those who wish to chart the evolution of Indigenous Studies in Canada.

As Long As This Land Shall Last: A History of Treaty 8 and Treaty 11, 1870-1939 (Northern Lights, 6) (Volume 6)

History

Americas

University of Calgary Press

For Rene Fumoleau, no place is immune to the Spirit's presence. This collection of poems and stories makes that clear. Priest, poet, photographer, and resident with the Dene people, Fumoleau presents a trove of accessible wisdom.  Includes 16 pages of color photos by the author and a map.

Here I sit

Novalis

Here I Sit

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