Opening of Desmarais Indian Residential School, Wabasca, Alberta, 1959 – Bigstone Cree Nation

Bigstone Cree Nation  – Opening of Desmarais Indian Residential School, Wabasca, Alberta, 1959

Date of Photo/Image:    December 8, 1959

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Opening of Desmarais Indian Residential School, Wabasca, Alberta, 1959 - Bigstone Cree Nation - a185650-v8

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Article Source(s):

Government

Library and Archives Canada

Photo Archive Search:

MIKAN no. 3378734

Date of Photo/Image:
December 8, 1959

Terms of use
Credit: Ron Hayter / Edmonton Journal / Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development collection / Library and Archives Canada / PA-185650
Restrictions on use: Nil
Copyright: Expired

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