To assist with this, we have brought some of the articles from our past, as well as some examples of our Culture today, in order for our visitors to learn about who we are.
There are some examples of wildlife, on display, such as the Great Horned
Owls, which are displayed with a spruce hen, which is one of their prey.
The pot-bellied stove on display, in the gallery, is from a railroad caboose,
where it was used to burn coal to keep the crew warm, on frosty Canadian
nights.  |
The Birchbark canoe is an example of some of the fine Native craftsmanship, still being practised by Northern Aboriginal people. This canoe was made from one Birch tree and has been stitched together with Spruce root. The canoe represents the extensive use of our many waterways, for travel. During the days of the fur trade, Green Lake was where the land routes ended and further travel, ultimately ending in Hudson's Bay, would be made by water. Canoes are still made using the designs of long ago, which provided stability and the ability to carry large amounts of weight. |  |
We now have some old farm equipment on display outside of the station. This
is a picture of a "Red River Special" Threshing Machine. 
A
horse drawn rake, used in the early days of agriculture in our area. These
and many other antique farm equipment are on display. 
This is a painting of Louis Riel, political leader of the Metis, at the
time of the Resistance of 1885. His picture has hung in the Keewatin Junction
Station since our opening, so that his Spirit could watch over us, in order
that we keep everything Respectful. 
A
sketch of Gabriel Dumont, a Captain of the Buffalo Hunt and military leader
of the Metis, at the time of the Resistance of 1885. Although his force
of approx. 300 fighters were defeated at the Battle of Batoche, Dumont is
still considered to have been the greatest Guerilla tactician of his day.
Photos
of some of Rose and My ancestors. On the left is a photo of my Great-grandmother
and some of her children and grandchildren. On the left is a photo of Rose's
Grandmother and Great-grandparents, as well as their children. Above the
large photos are photos of my Grandfather, who served in the military during
WW I and WW II. There are many photos of Metis Elders and Veterans in the
Station, showing the Pride and Dignity of our people.
