Please note that links and resources on this guide may include names, images, and voices of deceased persons.
These selected sources offer primary documents, images, news, and other information related to First Nations.
The RG 10 microfilm reels in the Library collection have been selected for their relevance to First Nations research & study particularly, but not exclusively, for the West Coast region.
This full text resource provides examples of primary material.
RG 10 constitutes the historical records created by the Department of Indian Affairs and includes letters, correspondence, and files on various aspects of Indian administration.
The Library's holdings only represent part of the entire collection held at the National Archives of Canada in Ottawa.
To access these records, search LibrarySearch, or the library catalogue, using the keyword: "RG 10"
There are a total of 45 records which should result, with the call number range E 78 C2 B5 C-xxxx ( x = various numbers).
There is a print guide (located in the Reference collection) that corresponds to each microfilm reel.
The microfilm collection is located in the microfilm cabinets on the main (3rd floor) of the library. (Note: Each record has the title of the information for which the reel was obtained; however, each reel also contains other information not related to the title.)
Examples of RG 10 Archival Microfilms:
RG 10 constitutes the historical records created by the Department of Indian Affairs and includes letters, correspondence, and files on various aspects of Indian administration.
From RG 10, the School Files Series 1879-1953 are available online.
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