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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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
