News compilation: 1) Unidentified man being interviewed about the philosophy of the Indian Cultural College. Silent footage of the interior of the college is included. 2) Mr. Tomkins states that taxpayers should be made aware of how money is being spent in the north. 3) Sasknative Housing opens the first house. Ron Basford, Federal Minister of Housing, says all Canadians have a right to expect decent, affordable housing. The ribbon cutting ceremony is included, June 4, 1974. 4) An unidentified man states that the Saskatoon Star Phoenix series of articles on Indians is discriminatory and damaging and accuses the newspaper of promoting racism. 5) Ron Campone is interviewed saying that native people are having trouble renting decent homes. Sasknative Housing is trying to buy houses to remedy the situation. Silent footage of substandard accommodation is included. (colour) 6) Footage of a traditional entry march featuring drummers, singers and dancers in native dress, Aug. 17, 1974. (colour) 7) Dr. Lloyd Barber speaks about treaty land claims negotiations with mention of the Lucky Man and Little Pine bands. (colour) 8) David Ahenakew states that local government is responsible for the deterioration of the Indian system of government. (colour) 9) Jim Mattern reports about the All Saskatchewan Chiefs Conference held at the Bessborough Hotel. Included is an interview with David Ahenakew about the relationship between government and Indian government. There is also silent footage of participants, April 30, 1975. (colour) 10) Footage of dancers in native dress at North Battleford July 29, 1975. (colour) 11) Footage of a celebration at Duck Lake featuring people in native dress, singers and drummers led by a Mountie in red serge and people carrying a large Union Jack flag. A medal presentation is featured, Aug. 23, 1976. (colour) 12) Clarence Trothchie speaks about the dispute involving the Blakeney government and specifically DNS minister, Ted Bowerman. 13) Chief David Ahenakew speaks at the Bessborough Hotel and says that Indians will benefit from one agency and one Indian Act to deal with their needs, April 20, 1976. (colour) 14) Cliff Starr talks about the establishment of an Indian Cultural College in Saskatoon. Silent footage of the opening ceremony is included, April 21, 1976. (colour) 15) David Ahenakew and Mr. Mackie comment on the one agency concept for Indians. Silent footage of conference participants is included, April 22, 1976. (colour) 16) The outdoor ceremony for the first graduates from the Indian Education Program of the University of Saskatchewan, May 14, 1976. (colour) 17) Clarence Trothchie speaks about the Native Alcoholic Centre opening. Silent footage of the ribbon cutting ceremony is included, Aug. 27, 1976. (colour) 18) Jean Goodwill says that native women are now able to express their concerns through government funded women's meetings, Sept. 23, 1976. (colour) 19) Margaret Thomson speaks about the purpose of the Native Women's Conference. Silent footage of participants is included, Sept. 23, 1976. (colour) 20) Chief David Ahenakew states that Indians have been taught that their beliefs and customs were wrong. 21) Rod Dorocher states, at a human rights conference, that the Department of Northern Saskatchewan and other employment services have not been committed to referring Indians to jobs in the north, May 13, 1976. (colour)

Indian girl with braided hair, seated. A blanket covers the seat.