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One folder consisting of the transcript of the Prime Minister's remarks upon Stuart Hodgson's award for Outstanding Achievement in public service.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

One folder consisting of a draft report in the style of a story summarizing the royal visit to the Northwest Territories. The folder also includes a formal dinner menu with HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh in Yellowknife and an itinerary for their Fort Providence portion of their visit.

Please note that the report contains racist cultural references and stereotypes and outdated language.

This file contains pages pages 301-325 of a photocopied draft version of Jock McMeekan's Yellowknife Blade, edited and abridged by G. McC. Gould. This portion of the autobiography of Jock McMeekan regards his early Yellowknife Blade newspaper days and essays on northern history. Page 301 coincides with page 129 of the published book, page 325 coincides with page 160 of the published book.

McMeekan's description in his autobiography may cause offense because he uses outdated language to describe Indigenous Peoples including the Yellowknives Dene, Tlicho, and Inuit. We have reproduced the original as is because it is a part of the original historical record. If you have feedback or questions, please contact the NWT Archives.

File consists of a copy of the handbook (Volume 2 only) for the Northwest Territories Council Tour held February 29 to March 8, 1968, marked "Alex Stevenson." The material lists all members of the Territorial Council tour, as well as biographical information about each member.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

This file consists of one journal comprised of 21 black and white photographs (N-2002-005: 0218 to 0238) and accompanying narrative dated 1924. The journal describes a six-week surveying trip where Norman Robinson was hired to guide a Dominion Land Survey team from Ottawa led by Mr. [John] Russell. The team traveled by dogsled from Fort Smith to Fort Resolution and across Great Slave Lake to Fort Rae and were stranded on Hardisty Island during break-up. They were rescued by a Mr. Blanchet, another Land Surveyor. In addition, there is a short account of a summer survey expedition to map Artillery, Clinton, Colden, Aylmer and McKay Lakes in the Barren Lands at the east end of Great Slave Lake. The photographs primarily document travel by dog team and winter camping activities.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

The file consists of records relating to the commemoration of Metis historical sites, including Commemoration of Northern Native History Staff Report to the Cultural Pluralism Committee of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, Community Based Research as a Model for the Commemoration of Native Heritage, draft Terms of Reference for the Metis History Project, and correspondence.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

The file consists of a project proposal for a life documentation project of indigenous people living in the Western Arctic.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

A sixty-one page report entitled "A Short History of the Northwest Territories and Yukon Radio System 1923 to 1960." Produced by the Royal Canadian Signal Corps.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

[1 folder containing 0.4 cm of textual records. Records consist of three copies of "Akaitcho Hi-Lites", newsletters containing stories and articles written by students, activities, and a gossip column. Approximate dates for each are September 1967, October 1967, and February 1968. Folder notes original accession divided between three folders. Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.]

Mimeographed manuscript of a diary written in 1959 by Raymond and Mildred Wood. The diary recounts their 1959 trip to Herschel Island, Yukon.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.

Brief description of the work undertaken by Curtiss L. Merrill, was meant to accompany the film footage taken at Aklavik and Inuvik.

Please note that the file uses an outdated term to refer to Inuit. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are part of the original historical record.

Transcript of interview by George Simeon with George Washington Porter.

Please note that the transcript uses an outdated term to refer to Inuit. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are part of the original historical record.

Folder contains a copy of a Yellowknife Recreation Survey Report.

Please note that the report uses an outdated term to refer to Inuit. We have reproduced these terms in the digitized document because they are part of the original historical record.

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.

Please note that the PDF contains outdated terminology referring to Indigenous peoples.