On the Term "Indian" “Indian” Du Vernet constantly refers to the Ojibwe peoples he encounters as “Indians” – his use of the word reflects the language and concepts of his day. Though the category of “Indian” was a legal designation in Canada because of the “Indian Act,” as a name for …
John Sanders
John Sanders John Sanders was an Anglican clergyman and translator. Born on March 17, 1845, Sanders's mother was an Ojibwe woman, while his father was a white canoe builder. Growing up, Sanders spoke Ojibwe, but later learnt English and Cree. Sanders went to an Anglican school in Moose Factory, …
Episode 3: On the Train
Click on the [anno]green tab[/anno] to learn more about a word or phrase.Find Du Vernet on a map. Tuesday, July 12: We arrived at [anno]Biscotasing{note}A lumber town by Lake Biscotasi in North Eastern Ontario, located on the railway line.[/anno] in the [anno]Diocese of Moosonee{note}A …