Six Nations appeal to Netherlands

Appeal of the Six Nations Confederacy to the Netherlands to carry case to the League of Nations, undated. Source: League of Nations Archives, Geneva.

The Redman's Appeal for Justice, Six Nations pamphlet distributed in Britain; 6 Aug. 1923

"Mounties on guard at reservation to prevent fighting," Cleveland Plain Dealer, 6 Jan. 1924

"Mounties on guard at reservation to prevent fighting," Cleveland Plain Dealer, 6 Jan. 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Cabinet orders dissolution of traditional Six Nations Council, 17 Sept. 1924

Privy Council minute, 17 Sept. 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Scott replies to Indian agent, 8 April 1924

D.C. Scott to Cecil Morgan, Indian agent at Brantford, 8 April 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Indian Agent in Brantford worried about Six Nations developments and appeal to British government

Indian agent, Brantford, Cecil Morgan to Duncan Campbell Scott, 4 April 1924. 

Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British Foreign Office warns Panama

Foreign Office telegram for British representative in Panama, 4 March 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

"Chief refused hearing," One Big Union Bulletin, 27 Dec. 1923

"Chief refused hearing," One Big Union Bulletin, Winnipeg, 27 Dec. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Deskaheh appeal to Governor-General, 23 Nov. 1923

Deskaheh to Governor-General, 23 Nov. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Canadian delegation to League reports to Indian Affairs, 6 Oct. 1923

George P. Graham, minister of railways and canals and head of Canadian delegation to League annual Assembly, letter to Interior Minister Charles Stewart, 6 Oct. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British government warns Netherlands not to interfere, 30 Aug. 1923

Colonial Secretary Lord Devonshire to Governor-General of Canada, 30 Aug. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

"Canada's Red Indians Appeal," British press clipping, 11 Aug. 1923

The Star (London) clip “Canada’s Red Indian Appeal ,” 11 Aug. 1923, Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Scott lays out the Canadian government stance, 10 July 1923

D.C. Scott to P.C. Larkin, Canadian high commissioner in Britain, 10 July 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British Foreign Office report on meeting with Dutch ambassador, 20 March 1923

Foreign Office to British Ambassador in the Netherlands, 20 march 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

D.C. Scott warns Deskaheh, 15 Feb. 1923

Duncan Campbell Scott to Deskaheh, 15 Feb. 1932. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Indian Affairs rejects Six Nations status claims, 5 Feb. 1923

D.C. Scott, Deputy Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs, to Sir Joseph Pope, Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, 5 Feb. 1923.

Interior Minister Stewart confirms terms of agreement with Six Nations, 21 Dec. 1922

Stewart to Deskaheh, 21 Dec. 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British embassy report on Deskaheh's meeting at Dutch embassy, 15 Dec. 1922

British Ambassador in USA, telegram to Foreign Office and Governor-General of Canada, 15 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Report on Six Nations Council meeting, 8 Dec. 1922

Asa Hill to Charles Stewart, 12 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Dekaheh on possible agreement with Canadian government, 12 Dec. 1922

Deskaheh to Stewart, 12 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1 .

Interior minister outlines tentative agreement with Six Nations, 4 Dec. 1922

Charles Stewart, Interior minister and Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs, to Deskaheh (Levi General), 4 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Six Nations pro-Canada loyalist reports on developments in Council, 6 July 1922

Asa Hill, Six Nations Council secretary, to A.G. Chisholm, lawyer for Six Nations, 6 July 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Interior Minister Charles Stewart writes Six Nations, 13 June 1922

Charles Stewart, Minister of Interior and Superintendant-General of Indian Affairs, to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Six Nations, 13 June 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Globe and Mail reports on pow-wow at Grand River, 1922

"Rhythmic beat of tom-toms blends with wild war-cry at pow-wow of Six Nations," Globe and Mail, undated press clipping on Indian Affairs files, 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Deskaheh gets sympathetic press on London visit

"The Rights of the Six Nations," Canada [illustrated weekly, London, UK], 27 Aug. 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-3.

Six Nations Council delegation meets D.C. Scott and J.C. Harold, 20 June 1921

Minutes of meeting between D.C. Scott, J.C. Harold MP, and Six nations delegation headed by David S. Hill, 20 June 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Local MP describes talks with Six Nations, 16 June 1921

JC Harold MP (Liberal Unionist, Brant, 1917-21) to D.C. Scott, 16 June 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Indian Affairs rejects Six Nations petition, 11 June 1921

Duncan Campbell Scott, Indian Affairs, letter to David S. Hill, Six Nations Council, 11 June 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.