Researching an Ancestor

These resources introduce learners to the Little Red River Cree Nation treaty annuity paylist records from 1899 to 1945. Learners search for ancestors on the annuity paylist and find information about their lives and families. They also read stories about life in the old days as shared by Elders of Little Red River and look at historical photos of people and local places.

Grade Range: 10-12

Finding Ancestors on the Little Red River Treaty Annuity Paylist

See pictures from a video that introduces learners to the LRRCN Treaty Annuity Paylist analysis, a record of the nation members who received treaty payments between 1899 and 1945.

Working With the Little Red River Cree Nation Annuity Paylist

In this presentation, find information in the LRRCN Treaty Annuity Paylist, and begin to research an ancestor’s life by noting key events and family information on a timeline.

ᐁᐣᑐᓴᑲ Research an Ancestor

In this handout, use the instructions in the “Working With the Little Red River Cree Nation Annuity Paylist” presentation to research an ancestor. Use family stories, photos, and annuity information to better understand the ancestor’s life.

ᐊᒋᒧᐏᐣ Stories of Our Ancestors

This handout outlines an activity to honour the story of an ancestor by representing them in an arts-based project and presenting it to peers.

Little Red River Cree Nation Treaty Annuity Paylists Analysis

This document records the name of each person from Little Red River Cree Nation who received a treaty annuity between 1899 and 1945. The record includes the year and date of payment, the name of the family, the number of family members, comments made by the agent, and the total amount of annuity paid.

Researching an Ancestor Educator Guide

Educator Guides provide support for teachers to facilitate the lessons in their classrooms.