150 MB of graphic material. - 33 photographs : b&w
Edmund Metatawabin (1948 - ) is a member of Fort Albany First Nation. He was born the first of eleven siblings. Edmund attended St. Anne's Indian Residential School in Fort Albany from 1955 to 1963.
Edmund was working on his Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies at York University when he was called home to run for Chief. Edmund held the position of Chief for eight years during which he concentrated on economic development and education.
Edmund is also a well known First Nations author and poet. His publications include: Hanaway (2004), Harvesting: Cree Hunting and Gathering Techniques (2008), and a memoir Up Ghost River (2014). In 2010, he was part of the Our Story Advisory Committee for the Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge, run by the Historica-Dominion Institute.
Edmund was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2018 for his advocacy work for Survivors and for sharing his own story as a Survivor.
Collection comprises photographs of students, staff, and activities at the St. Anne's Indian Residential School.
St. Anne's Residential School collection; Indian Affairs Collection, School File Series; Rev. Father William Maurice fonds, Lake Huron and Lake Superior series.
The SRSC has only the digital copies of these photographs. Material was scanned by Centre staff in 2006.
No restrictions on access.
Some restrictions apply to reproductions. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from the copyright holder required for publication.
Held by Edmund Metatawabin
