Description
[Kainai News]; [Indian News Media Society]; Everett Soop (Illust.); Jim Goodstriker (Photography), et al. Indians and the Canadian Constitution: Alberta Chiefs Seek Support in England ; Composed and Prepared by Staff Members of the Kainai News. Standoff, Alberta, Canada: Indian News Media Society, 1981. First Edition, First Printing. pp. 16. 4to., measuring 8.5″ x 11″. Strikingly illustrated, twice-stapled, card covers bearing a black-and-white photographic image of various Indigenous leaders participating in what appears to be a peace pipe ceremony with the British Parliament featuring prominently in the background. Richly illustrated with additional black-and-white photographs, portraits, illustrations and facsimiles. No detectable flaws, remains exceptionally well-preserved. Corresponds to OCLC #25445974 & #243483557. At time of cataloguing not found in BAC/LAC. Card Covers. Outlines the position of Alberta Indians regarding the repatriation of the Canadian constitution. Includes brief outline of legal aspects of the treaties, official statements of federal and provincial governments’ positions and copy of petition presented to the British Prime Minister. (#6244) $129.00
