ARCHIVES CANADA

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Site of the day:
	History of Hôtel-Dieu in Saint-Basile, New Brunswick (1873-1935) Archives des Religieuses hospitalières de Saint-Basile [ More Information ]

Institution(s):	Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre; Dogrib Treaty 11 Council
Province:	Northwest Territories
Creation date:
Coverage dates:	1962
Description:	This exhibit includes 20 Dogrib Tea Dance songs, recorded in Rae, NWT at Treaty time in 1962, by the anthropologist June Helm and her research partner, Nancy O. Lurie. Helm and Lurie worked together for several years in the Dogrib communities of Rae and Whati (formerly Lac La Martre). During public sessions such as Treaty time celebrations, Helm took photographs, while Lurie recorded the event on audio tape.
Educational resources:	None.
Language(s) of exhibit:	English
Copyright information:	Not provided.
Subjects:	First Nations Cultural pluralism Recreation and leisure