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The textual material is made up of correspondence written by William Firth while he was posted at the Hudson's Bay Company Post (HBC) in Fort McPherson and two signed agreements from 1923 and 1926 stipulating the terms of Mr. Firth's employment at the Hudson's Bay Company. The folder also contains two newsletters generated by the office of Wally Firth during his tenure as Member of Parliament.

This accession consists of one letter addressed to Sir Leopold McClintock from C. Irmingen dated 11 April 1861 discussing Irmingen's treatise on the currents and ice drifts on the coast of Ireland.

This accession consists of a bound scrapbook containing reproductions of materials relating to early British arctic expeditions and explorers, ca. 1850s. The book contains items such as: photographs of paintings of Horatio Austin, Henry Kellet, James Clark, and Lt. Hobson; copies of textual material on medical practices and diet; copies of correspondence from Commander McClintock to James Ross; a copy plan of the "H.M.S. Intrepid"; drawings of sledge flags from Austin and Kellett expeditions; and hand bills for entertainment events aboard ship. [Nicolas Cole McClintock (1916-2001) was the grandson of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, K.C.B., D.C.L., L.L.D., F.R.S., V.P.R.G.S.]

Tourangeau family. Georgina Blondin Boland with baby Archie Boland.
In the interests of making resources at the Archives available to the public, NWTA has chosen to describe and in some cases provide scans of the contents of photograph and textual files gathered by the Metis Association ca. 1972-1979. Please note that there are very few original documents or photographs in accession N-1992-084 and the copies available may be poor quality. The original sources are frequently unclear but can include both other Archives and individual families. If you are looking for the originals or copyright permissions, we suggest you try Library and Archives Canada, the Provincial Archives of Alberta, the Glenbow Western Research Centre, or the family of the person whose name is associated with the file.

In the interests of making resources at the Archives available to the public, NWTA has chosen to describe and in some cases provide scans of the contents of photograph and textual files gathered by the Metis Association ca. 1972-1979. Please note that there are very few original documents or photographs in accession N-1992-084 and the copies available may be poor quality. The original sources are frequently unclear but can include both other Archives and individual families. If you are looking for the originals or copyright permissions, we suggest you try Library and Archives Canada, the Provincial Archives of Alberta, the Glenbow Western Research Centre, or the family of the person whose name is associated with the file.

The file consists of the signed meeting minutes for a special session of the Council of the Northwest Territories.

Please note that the text includes outdated and disrespectful terms to refer to Indigenous peoples. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

The file consists of the signed meeting minutes, agenda, and attachments for the 93rd session of the Council of the Northwest Territories.

Please note that the text includes outdated and disrespectful terms to refer to Indigenous peoples. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

27 typewritten pages of translated notes by Gaston Carriere, o.m.i. on the construction of the Fort Good Hope Chapel in the 1800s. He recorded information about the history of the church and commented on the structure, decoration and architecture of the building.

Please note that the text includes outdated and disrespectful terms to refer to Dene people. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

This accession consists of an incomplete translation by Susan Haley of Father Emile Petitot's journal. Documented are Petitot's observations around Great Bear Lake and Fort Franklin.

Please note that the text includes discussions of violence, as well as outdated and disrespectful terms to refer to Indigenous peoples. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

Pamphlet entitled "Concerning My Life in the Church," by Reverend Canon A.J. Vale, D.D. The 7 page pamphlet tells of Reverend Vale's early experiences as Principal of St. Peter's Mission in Hay River.

Report entitled "Diary Report of Reconnaissance Trip Camp Canol to MacMillan Pass." It was prepared by J. Gordon Turnbull and Sverdrub and Parcel, Architect and Engineer, Canol Project, 1943. [no photos in this copy of report]

The records include sound recordings of interviews with 36 individuals, relating to the history of the Nahanni. The textual material is comprised of the transcripts of the sound recordings. In some cases up to three copies of the transcripts existed: a first draft; an edited draft; and a final transcript, edited for publication. Where extant, only the final transcript has been retained. A few of the interviews have not been transcribed. Many of the transcripts include an introduction prepared by Addison, which provides background information on the person interviewed. In addition, there is information on the Nahanni History project, such as reports and correspondence. The 6 maps are appended to the interview transcripts. A 1977 report on the project describes the methodology, itinerary, and provides a list of people contacted and interviewed.

[One folder of textual material entitled "Story on Giant Wolverine" written by George Blondin, a respected Dene elder, originally from Deline. There are both handwritten and typewritten versions of the text which describes the legend of how Yamoria rid the world of the giant wolverine, saving the human. The story was also recorded by Cogent/Benger Productions Inc. and used as the narrative for a film on the subject of wolverines, with George Blondin providing his voice.]

Documents relating to oil exploration and development in conjunction with the CANOL Project. The records relate to the Canol Project. Blank weekly time reports for Imperial Oil Limited, operating instruction tags for flares, and a sample material cost record. 1943-44

This file consists of one journal comprised of 64 black and white photographs (N-2002-005: 0124 to 0187) and accompanying narrative dated between 1921-1922. The journal describes the winter that Robinson spent at Gravel Point, the Hudson's Bay Company shipyard and his work as a purser and pilot aboard the "Lady Mackworth" before joining the Lawson Hubbard Company as a trader in Fort Good Hope. The photographs include images of Robinson, travel by dog team, fishing, the steamer "Northland Trader" trapping activities, indigenous clothing, stretching moose hide and settlements at Fort Resolution, Fort Providence and Fort Good Hope.

Please note that the text includes several outdated terms to refer to Indigenous people, including a racist and sexist slur for Indigenous women. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

One file containing the transcribed reminiscences of Norman Robinson regarding his travels with John Hornby from 1919 to 1920. The story recalls their travels and trapping in the South Slave region including around Great Slave Lake and along the Back and Thelon Rivers. It also includes material related to payment of Treaty and travel down the Mackenzie River to Fort Good Hope.

Please note that the text includes several outdated terms to refer to Indigenous people, including a racist and sexist slur for Indigenous women. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are a part of the original historical record. If you have questions or feedback please contact NWT Archives.

The file consists of the signed meeting minutes, agenda, and attachments for the 55th session of the Council of the Northwest Territories. A copy of the meeting package with additional attachments can be found in file G-1979-042: 12-6.

The Council minutes contain a discussion of the transport and institutionalization of a deaf Inuk man alleged to have an intellectual disability and/or mental illness (page 12-27 of the PDF). Please note that the minutes contain outdated and pejorative terms, as well as paternalistic attitudes, which are a part of the original historical record. The terms used include “Eskimo” (a term used historically to refer to the Inuit).

The file consists of the agenda, signed meeting minutes, and attachments for a special meeting and the agenda, signed meeting minutes, and attachments for the 190th session of the Council of the Northwest Territories. A copy of the meeting package, including attachments, can be found in file G-1979-042: 14-4.

Please note that the meeting minutes contain outdated and pejorative terms, as well as paternalistic attitudes, which are a part of the original historical record. The terms used include “Deaf and dumb” (a term used historically to refer to deaf and hard of hearing people) and “Eskimo” (a term used historically to refer to the Inuit).

The file consists of the agenda and signed meeting minutes for a special meeting and the agenda, signed meeting minutes, and attachments for the 189th session of the Council of the Northwest Territories. A copy of the meeting package, including attachments, can be found in file G-1979-042: 14-4.

Please note that the meeting minutes contain outdated and pejorative terms, as well as paternalistic attitudes, which are a part of the original historical record. The terms used include “Deaf and dumb” (a term used historically to refer to deaf and hard of hearing people) and “Eskimo” (a term used historically to refer to the Inuit).

17 page typewritten 'screening paper' containing an historical report and architectural report on the Church of Our Lady of Good Hope. The report was written in June 1977 by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.