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          68 Archival description results for Cultural groups

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          Fonds André Paiement
          CA ON00159 P124 · Fonds · 1956-1978

          Le fonds d’archives témoigne des activités de création et des réalisations d’André Paiement dans le domaine des arts et de la culture. Les documents illustrent aussi l’impact que ses réalisations ont eu sur la communauté franco-ontarienne et la communauté francophone du Canada. De plus, ce fonds d'archives documente les groupes au sein duquel Paiement a œuvré. Ainsi on y retrouve des documents de La Troupe de l'université Laurentienne, du Théâtre du Nouvel Ontario ainsi que du groupe de musique CANO.

          En effet, les dossiers documentent les créations littéraires d’André Paiement au sein de La Troupe de l’université Laurentienne et du Théâtre du Nouvel Ontario (TNO). De plus, les annotations des manuscrits des pièces de théâtre ainsi que les photographies documentent les différents rôles joués par Paiement, l’acteur. Les dossiers de presse témoignent du rayonnement d’André Paiement et des groupes avec lesquels il a œuvré (TNO et CANO-musique). On y retrouve entre autres, des photographies, programmes de pièces de théâtre, coupures de presse, mais aussi des notes manuscrites et textes du groupe CANO-musique. Les documents personnels tel que la correspondance, permettent une incursion dans la vie privée d'André Paiement. En effet la correspondance offre une autre perspective sur le cheminement d'André Paiement dans le monde de la création et favorise un aperçu d'André Paiement, l'homme privé.

          Le fonds contient 4 séries : A- Personnel ; B- Gestion ; C- Création littéraire ;
          D- Rayonnement.

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          Fonds · 1911 - 1981

          Records of the Canadan Suomalainen Järjestö [Finnish Organization of Canada], Vapaus Publishing Company (responsible for publishing Vapaus and Liekki and other publications), Suomalais-Canadalaisen Amatoori Urheiluliiton [Finnish-Canadian Amateur Sports Federation], co-operatives, and more.

          Includes meeting minutes, reports, financial statements, and correspondence related to the operations and administration of these organizations. Also includes a variety of document and pamphlets related to socialism, communism, and the peace movement in Canada and worldwide.

          The Canadan Suomalainen Järjestö (CSJ; Finnish Organization of Canada) is the oldest nationwide Finnish cultural organization in Canada. For over a century the CSJ has been one of the main organizations for Finnish immigrants in Canada with left-wing sympathies and, in particular, those with close ties to the Communist Party of Canada. Through the early to mid 1920s, Finnish-Canadians furnished over half the membership of the Communist Party and some, like A.T. Hill (born Armas Topias Mäkinen), became leading figures in the Party. Beyond support for leftist political causes, the cooperative and labour union movements, many local CSJ branches in both rural and urban centres established halls – some 70 of which were built over the years in communities across Canada – that hosted a range of social and cultural activities including dances, theatre, athletics, music, and lectures. The CSJ is also known for its publishing activities, notably the Vapaus (Liberty) newspaper.

          The CSJ underwent several changes in its formative years related to both national and international developments. Founded in October 1911 as the Canadan Suomalainen Sosialisti Järjestö (CSSJ; Finnish Socialist Organization of Canada), the organization served as the Finnish-language affiliate of the Canadian Socialist Federation which soon after transformed into the Social Democratic Party of Canada (SDP). By 1914, the CSSJ had grown to 64 local branches and boasted a majority of the SDP membership with over 3,000 members. One year later the organization added two more local branches but membership had dropped to 1,867 members thanks, in part, to a more restrictive atmosphere due to Canada’s involvement in the First World War and an organizational split that saw the expulsion or resignation of supporters of the Industrial Workers of the World from the CSSJ.

          In September 1918, the Canadian federal government passed Order-in-Council PC 2381 and PC 2384 which listed Finnish, along with Russian and Ukrainian, as ”enemy languages” and outlawed the CSSJ along with thirteen other organizations. The CSSJ successfully appealed the ban in December 1918 but dropped ”Socialist” from its name. The organization operated under the name Canadan Suomalainen Järjestö until December 1919. The SDP, however, did not recover from the outlawing of its foreign-language sections, leaving the CSJ without a political home. Stepping into this organizational vacuum was the One Big Union of Canada (OBU), founded in June 1919. The CSJ briefly threw its support behind this new labour union initiative, functioning as an independent ”propaganda organization of the OBU” until internal debates surrounding the structure of the Lumber Workers Industrial Union affiliate and the OBU decision not to join to the Moscow-headquartered Comintern led to its withdrawal shortly thereafter. In 1924, CSSJ activists including A.T. Hill helped to found the Lumber Workers Industrial Union of Canada (LWIUC).

          Inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution that toppled the Tsarist Russian Empire in November 1917, and following the founding of the Communist Party of Canada (CPC) as an underground organization in May 1921, the CSSJ rapidly became an integral part of the nascent Communist movement in Canada. Reflecting this change, in 1922 the organization was renamed the Canadan Työläispuolueen Suomalainen Sosialistilärjestö (FS/WPC; Finnish Socialist Section of the Workers’ Party of Canada) – the Workers’ Party of Canada being the legal front organization of the CPC. In 1923, Finnish-Canadian Communists formed a separate cultural organization, the Canadan Suomalainen Järjestö (CSJ; Finnish Organization of Canada Inc.), to serve as a kind of ”holding company” ensuring that the organization’s considerable properties and assets would be safe from confiscation by the government or capture from rival left-wing groups. With the legalization of the CPC in 1924, the FS/WPC became the Canadan Kommunistipuolueen Suomalainen Järjestö (FS/CP; Finnish section of the Communist Party of Canada). Between 1922 and 1925, membership in the CSJ through its various transitions also doubled as membership in the Communist Party. This arrangement ended in 1925 when the FS/CP was disbanded following the ”bolshevization” directives of the Comintern. These directives demanded that separate ethnic organizations in North America be dissolved in favour of more disciplined and centralized party cells. It was hoped that this reorganization would help attract new members outside of the various Finnish, Ukrainian, and Jewish ethnic enclaves that had furnished the bulk of the CPC dues paying membership in Canada. From this point onwards, the CSJ officially functioned as a cultural organization but maintained a close, albeit sometimes strained, association with the CPC. The 1930s represent the peak of the CSJ size and influence, occuring during the Third Period and Popular Front eras of the international Communist movement. During this period CSJ union organizers assisted in the creation of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union – a unit of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of the American Federation of Labor, successor to the LWIUC – and the reemergence of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers in Sudbury and Kirkland Lake. CSJ activists also helped to recruit volunteers for the International Brigades that fought against nationalist and fascist forces in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Finally, in the 1930s some 3,000 CSJ members or sympathizers embarked on the journey from Canada to the Soviet Union to help in the efforts to industrialize the Karelian Autonomous Soviet. Hundreds of Finns in Karelia would later perish in Stalin’s purges.

          Despite the CSJ’s active support for the Canadian war effort, the organization was still deemed to be a threat to national security by the federal government and again outlawed in 1940. All FOC properties were seized and closed. The Suomalais Canadalaisten Demokraattien Liitto (SCDL; Finnish-Canadian Democratic League) served as the FOC’s main legal surrogate until the organization was legalized in 1943. The rapid decline of the FOC following this period is apparent from the fact that of the 75 locals in operation in 1936, only 36 remained active in 1950.

          Further reading:
          Edward W. Laine (edited by Auvo Kostianen), A Century of Strife: The Finnish Organization of Canada, 1901-2001 (Turku: Migration Institute of Finland), 2016.
          Arja Pilli, The Finnish-Language Press in Canada, 1901-1939: A Study of Ethnic Journalism (Turku: Institute of Migration), 1982.
          William Eklund, Builders of Canada: History of the Finnish Organization of Canada, 1911-1971 (Toronto: Finnish Organization of Canada), 1987.

          Finnpraxis Project

          Collected records related to organized labour and the Finnish community in Thunder Bay. Include records related to the Canadan Suomalaisen Jarjesto (Finnish Organization of Canada), Vapaus Publishing Company, Canadan Farmarien Yhteysliitto (Farmers' Unity League of Canada), Lumber & Agricultural Workers Industrial Union of Canada.

          Also includes forms and notes related to oral history interviews.

          Photographs

          Photographs are divided into seven subseries:
          A - Architecture
          B - Arts (Theatre, music, dance, arts, crafts)
          C - Business & industry
          D - Churches
          E - Communities in Northwestern Ontario
          F - People, families, & genealogy
          G - Organizations

          Fonds Guy Gaudreau
          CA ON00159 P143 · Fonds · 1974-1996 (surtout 1996)

          Le fonds d’archives composé d’un dossier de la Société Amicale Trillium, et d’un dossier de recherche, témoigne de l’implication de Guy Gaudreau dans la vie culturelle francophone de Sudbury et de ses activités et méthodologies d’enseignement. En effet, le dossier de recherche est composé des documents de recherche et des travaux des étudiants du cours sur l’histoire du Nord de l’Ontario. Lors de ce cours, Guy Gaudreau avait soumis comme projet aux étudiants, une recherche ayant pour but la publication d’un livre sur l’histoire de l’Association des étudiants francophones (AEF) de l’université Laurentienne. Ainsi on retrouve des dossiers composés de notes de recherche, transcriptions d’entrevues avec des acteurs-clés lors de la création de l’association étudiante, des originaux et copies de documents de l’AEF, ainsi que les travaux des étudiants. Les principaux thèmes traités sont : la constitution de l’AEF, le budget, les activités culturelles ainsi que les raisons de la création d’une association francophone et la réception faite à cette association sur le campus. Le dossier de La Société Amicale Trillium contient des demandes de subventions et états financiers de cette société, qui avait comme objectif, un festival du film.

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          James Scanlon fonds
          CA ON00159 P212 · Fonds · [200-?]-2008

          The James Scanlon fonds consists of the manuscript version as well as the published version of his book A Different Time Among the Northern Cree. The book is a memoir of his life and times amongst the First Nations’ of Northern Quebec and James Bay from 1953 into the 1990’s. The manuscript version, written under the title Some Anglicans and Indians- A Moosonee Memoir is the unedited version and contains more details.

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          Jackson Pind fonds
          CA ON00159 P214 · Fonds · 2016-2020

          The Jackson Pind fonds consists in a transcription of an interview he did with Mike Harris (former Premier) while researching his Master’s thesis. The interview is related to education policies and Ernie Checkeris. An autographed copy of Spirit of the Grassroots People, edited by Jackson Pind and Theodore Michael Christou, is also part of the fonds.

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          Finnish Radio Tapes
          Collection

          Recordings of radio programs produced in Finnish.

          Edith Fowke collection
          CA ON00370 F0368 · Fonds · 1972-1979

          The collection consists of the Ontario Folklore Archives which includes student essays and cassettes of folklore in Canada. Subjects discussed in the student essays include folk medicine, folklore from regions in Ontario and Canada (Oshawa, Ontario, Feversham, Ontario, Newfoundland), from cultural groups (Jews, Ukrainians, French Canadians), musical folklore, social folklore (children's jokes, urban graffiti), and related topics. In addition, there are recordings on audio cassettes and audio reels of Scottish folk songs and customs, old-time fiddling, songs of the Scottish regiment and of other subjects.

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          CA ON00333 15-001 · Fonds · 2001-2013

          Fonds consists of Professor Allan L. Sherwin’s research materials relating to the biography of Bridging Two Peoples: Chief Peter E. Jones, 1843-1909 and the nineteenth and early twentieth century history of the Mississaugas (Ojibwe) of the New Credit First Nation of Hagersville, Ontario. The research materials consist primarily of photocopies of original documents including letters and papers from Library and Archives Canada, the Archives of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and various other publications. Copies of correspondence between Dr. Jones and Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, copies of The Indian, the newspaper edited by Dr. Jones and writings of various Aboriginal writers are included. Interspersed within the files is correspondence with other academics especially Canadian Historian Professor Donald B. Smith, the author of the classic biography of Dr. Peter E. Jones’s father entitled Sacred Feathers: The Reverend Peter Jones (Kahkewaquonaby) and the Mississauga Indians.

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          Fonds · 1977-2015

          Fonds is comprised of textual documents and photographs pertaining to Jamaican Self-Help (Peterborough). Included are student papers and Jamaican-generated research papers, mission statement, constitution and by-laws, manuals, tributes to John Ganley, Rosemary Ganley lectures, photographs, reports, policies, press clippings, research, correspondence, and papers relating to several partner developmental organizations.

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          Gary Elwood Nichol fonds.
          Fonds · 1980

          Fonds is comprised of nine one-inch master video reels of ten documentaries produced by documentary filmmaker Gary Elwood Nichol in the 1980s. Of primarily an Indigenous focus, the films were produced in co-operation with Indigenous communities and cover such themes as healing circles, substance abuse, suicide, the Pope’s original and failed visit to the Dene in 1984, Indigenous artists, etc. Shown primarily on CBC and PBS and in-flight on Air Canada, titles include: Rice Dancer; Life Circles; The Circle Moving; The Only Gift; The Yerxa’s: An Ojibway Heritage; A Gathering in Denendeh; Nature’s Gallery; Jean Luc Grondin; Smiths Falls Carvers; and the National Film Board of Canada’s Trent Severn.

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          CA ON00003 F023 · Fonds · 1989-2019

          Fonds consists of terms of reference, minutes, meeting dockets, reports, correspondence, subject files, and graphic materials.
          The fonds includes the records of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (1995- ), Sacred Circles, as well as the records of the department of Indigenous Ministries.

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          Harry Simon fonds
          CA ON00210 23 · Fonds · 1931-[198-]

          This fonds consists of the records related to the professional career of Harry Simon. This includes meeting minutes, general correspondence, speeches, posters, flyers, booklets, programmes and photographs. The bulk of the material is in the form of correspondence sent to or from Harry Simon. There is also a small amount of biographical material and a number of photographs, which have been described at the item level.

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          Fonds · 1997-2001

          The fonds contains resources used and created in the compilation of The London Township History Book. The two-volume book details the history of London, Ontario and its surrounding areas, detailing multiple elements such as geography, industry, and community. The fonds contains thirty two series; series 1-9 relate to the administration of the book project proper; series 10-25 relate to the chapters of VOlume 1 of the London Township History Book (one series per chapter).

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          Peter S. Schmalz fonds
          CA ON00031 A2010.099 · Fonds · 1844 - 2006

          This fonds reflects Dr. Peter S. Schmalz’s career as an educator, researcher and author from the late 1960s to early 2000s. He used these resources in the creation of a Master's Thesis, a Doctoral Thesis, numerous learned articles, several books, and reports for the Ministry of Natural Resources, First Nations communities, the provincial government and federal government. The focus of his research and writing concerned First Nations as well as Town of Walkerton history.

          This fonds includes over 700 published books (not including duplicates) which reflect Dr. Schmalz's primary interest in aboriginal contact with Europeans.

          The fonds also consists of documents related to the history of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory (Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation) which reflect the communications and relationship between the First Nations and the Imperial and Canadian governments. These documents consist of photocopied records, many of which were copied from microfilm held by the National Archives of Canada, including material from NAC's reference number RG 10 (parts of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development fonds). Records also include microform, brochures, audiotapes and videotapes, newspapers and clippings, magazines and research cards.

          Material in the fonds also reflects the history and experience of First Nations across North America.

          The material further reflects Dr. Schmalz’s leadership in education, particularly as it relates to both the education of First Nation students and the education of others about the history of First Nations. Records relate to a co-operative education project, field archaeology and native studies summer course, as well as curriculum created by Peter Schmalz and other education resources.

          Dr. Schmalz’s work, activities and interests are also reflected through his correspondence, publications, theses, and essays.

          Finally, the fonds consists of articles, maps and original records reflecting Dr. Schmalz’s interest and research concerning the history of the Town of Walkerton and other regional history resources.

          Series / File List:

          Series 1 Research library of published books
          File 1 Books about books
          File 2 North American Native books
          File 3 Canadian Indian archaeology books
          File 4 Canadiana books
          File 5 Non-Canadian books
          File 6 Local history books
          File 7 Black studies books
          File 8 Music books and sheet music

          Series 2 Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation related documents
          File 1 Saugeen-Nawash rights and claims
          File 2 Newspaper clippings, articles and manuscripts
          File 3 Microform
          File 4 Experience '81 project
          File 5 Fishing rights
          File 6 Bruce County censuses
          File 7 Potawatomi among the Saugeen and Cape Croker
          File 8 Currently not open to the public
          File 9 Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation publications
          File 10 Research cards

          Series 3 North American First Nations resources
          File 1 Visual materials
          File 2 Theses and manuscripts
          File 3 Published works
          File 4 Letters, working papers, reports and other records
          File 5 Audio and video materials
          File 6 Newspapers, magazines and journals
          File 7 Black studies resources

          Series 4 Education
          File 1 Co-operative education project
          File 2 Reports and documents concerning development of education of First Nations people
          File 3 Curriculum created by Peter Schmalz
          File 4 Field Archaeology and Native Studies summer course
          File 5 Education resources
          File 6 Reservation : a role-playing simulation game

          Series 5 Personal documents and publications
          File 1 Correspondence
          File 2 Manuscripts, theses and essays
          File 3 Published books, articles and related documents
          File 4 [There is no file 4]
          File 5 Conferences and trips
          File 6 Restricted reports
          File 7 Miscellaneous personal documents

          Series 6 Walkerton and area history resources
          File 1 Research notes and newspaper clippings
          File 2 Arthur James Kendall murder trial
          File 3 Original records
          File 4 Articles, manuscripts and reports
          File 5 Photographs

          Series 7 Regional history resources
          File 1 Reports and photocopied documents
          File 2 Articles and manuscripts
          File 3 Maps

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          Cairine Budner fonds
          Fonds

          Records were created, held, or gathered by Cairine Budner over the course of her association with the Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society, and other local heritage organizations and sports organizations.

          The fonds includes

          • Records of the operations of the Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society

          • Records of the operations of the Thunder Bay Historical Society, Thunder Bay Art Gallery (National Exhibition Centre), Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

          • Oral history interviews created with the TBFCHS and Multicultural History Society of Ontario

          • Historical photographs and documents gathered from the community, including sports photographs, records of the Finnish Building Company, and minutes of the Nahjus Athletic Club

          Einar Nordstrom collection
          Collection

          Pamphlets, photographs, newspapers, magazines, account books, ledgers, membership books, and manuscripts for the Scandinavian Workers Club of Port Arthur.

          Amerikan Laulajat fonds
          Fonds · 1956 - 2002

          An umbrella organization for Finnish male choruses in North America.

          The records relate to the organization's administration and finances, and to major events including nine performing tours of Finland and performances in North America.

          Member choirs have included:
          Chicago: Sibelius Male Chorus
          Detroit: Finlandia Male Chorus
          Florida: Male Singers of Florida
          Los Angeles: Finnish Male Chorus
          New York: New Yorkin Laulumiehet
          Sault Ste Marie: Sault Finnish Male Chorus "Kaleva"
          Sudbury: Sudburyn Laulumiehet
          Thunder Bay: Mieskuoro Otava Male Choir
          Toronto: Toronton Mieslaulajat
          Vancouver: Vancouverin Mieslaulajat