Large photo album page 27: Photographs of Joseph Esquimaux, William Riley and other Shingwauk Boys

The First photograph is of Joseph See, 1877

The second photograph is of Joseph Esquimaux, 1877. Joseph Esquimaux (Puhgoonageezhik, HOLE IN THE SKY) arrived at Shingwauk on July 18, 1875. Son of Henry Esquimaux, Joseph came from Sucker Creek, Manitoulin Island. Joseph was of the Ottawa tribe. At Shingwauk, he trained to be a teacher. Although Joseph had little skill in English when he arrived at Shingwauk, it was reported that he made great progress in English as well as Algebra, Euclid, Latin and Greek. He stayed at Shingwauk for five years, leaving in June of 1880. After his departure, Joseph gained employment as a catechist and teacher in Neepigon. He married Oshkahpubkada's daughter in August of 1883, with whom he had two children. In 1890 he returned to Little Current and died in the fall of 1891.

The third photograph is of William Riley, 1877. William Riley (Miskwajejauk, RED STORK) arrived at Shingwauk on August 28, 1886. Willam was the son of Puheens & Buhyuayhzyauns. His family lived on Walpole Island, Ontario and belonged to the Church of England. When he arrived at Shingwauk, he spoke little English. He trained to be a carpenter and it was noted that his carpentry work was very good. At the end of 1890, William left Shingwauk and returned to Walpole where he continued with carpentry. William was student no. 252.

The boys in the fourth photograph are unidentified.