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Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Lodge

INS-263
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Lodge or tipi frame; several tents can be seen in the background. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Camp

INS-267
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

camp, viewed from a distance; some figures are visible, but the image is somewhat blurry. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Grave

INS-271
Item
[ca. 1908]

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Gravesite, with fence around, at Duck Lake Saskatchewan Indian reserve. Image is extremely blurry.

Transportation - Dogsled

INS-272
Item
1912

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Dog team, Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Tipi

INS-261
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Several natives on horseback near a partially constructed tipi; Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Camp

INS-265
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Somewhat blurry image of camp, with tipis and tents. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Camp

INS-266
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

camp, viewed from a distance; tipis and lodge are visible. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Unidentified Man

INS-270
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

An unidentified man on horseback; an extremely blurry image. Taken at the Sundance Camp, Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Temporary Camp

INS-276
Item
1908

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Several individuals resting at a temporary camp. Five wagons are visible in the background. Between White Fish Lake and Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Pile of pails, kettles and rifles

INS-280
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Pile of pails, kettles and rifles. Note in file states: "Indian offerings to the god of hunting. Hunters put a kettle and a gun in the pile every year." (Information provided by Fred Anderson). Image taken at Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Camp

INS-264
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Camp, with eight tipis clearly visible; several others can be seen in the background. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Camp

INS-268
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Aerial view of the camp; numerous tipis and tents can be seen. Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Transportation - Bain Wagon

INS-273
Item
1908

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Unidentified native man standing in front of a fully loaded Bain wagon (Massey Harris). Between Witchekan and Chitek Lakes, Saskatchewan.

Pile of pails, kettles and rifles

INS-278
Item
1911

Parte deInstitute for Northern Studies fonds

Pile of pails, kettles and rifles. Note in file states: "Indian offerings to the god of hunting. Hunters put a kettle and a gun in the pile every year." (Information provided by Fred Anderson). Image taken at Witchekan Lake, Saskatchewan.

Rites and Ceremonies - Sundance - Lodge