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Agricultural development of the Alexis Stoney

Alberta historical review20 (4) • Published In 1972 • Pages: 16-20

By: Andersen, Raoul Randall.

Abstract
This is an account of the failed attempt to settle a band of Stoney hunters and trappers on the Alexis Reserve and transform them into farmers and stock raisers. Bad weather, under-funding, and a continued market in furs were some of the factors that undermined the program. The Stoney saw farming and stock raising as supplemental, something they could add to their subsistence mix. However, both farming and stock raising required year round committment to suceed, even under the best climatic conditions.
Subjects
Economic planning and development
Tillage
Public welfare
Disasters
culture
Stoney
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2001
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1881-1901
Coverage Place
Alexis Reserve, Alberta, Canada
Notes
by Raoul Andersen
Includes bibliographical references (p. 20)
LCCN
61035925
LCSH
Assiniboine Indians