Fonds MG 571 - Saskatchewan Indian Agricultural Program: Indian 4-H Program

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Saskatchewan Indian Agricultural Program: Indian 4-H Program

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MG 571

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  • [ca. 1977]-1990 (Creation)

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1,094 photographs

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(1975-1995)

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Established around 1977, the SIAP offered opportunities for Aboriginal peoples to learn about and gain skills in the agricultural sector. The 4-H program in particular offered these learning experiences to Aboriginal youth on reserves, making Saskatchewan the only Canadian province to have a separate 4-H program for Aboriginal youth. Donor Les Ferguson acted for a long period as the full-time 4-H coordinator, supported by eight Agriculture Extension staff. Common youth projects included woodwork, foods, clothing, traditional arts and crafts, and firearm safety. The 4-H Garden Project, the 4-H Poultry Project, and the 4-H swine project were particularly popular. Approximately 100 4-H leaders would work with the program each year. Costs would be shared equally between the Indian 4-H Program and the families involved. The SIAP was also a major organizer of the Saskatchewan Indian Youth Conference.

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Materials were donated by Linda and Les Ferguson to the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre. The SICC then brought the materials to the University of Saskatchewan University Archives and Special Collections in April, 2016.

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These photographs capture the activities of the Indian 4-H program in a number of locations around Saskatchewan. Most photographs are in albums, although some arrived mounted on foamcore.

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