Tables and Maps
Preface
1: Introduction
The Literature
Theoretical Considerations
The Locale
People
Structures of Movement: The Reserve
Systems of Control: The Reserve
The Rural Community
For McLeod
Cardston
Raymond
Conclusion
2: 'Free Range or Private Property:' Integrating Blood Reserve Land Into the non-Native Economy
Introduction Initial Arraignments: The Ranching Era
The Bloods Take Control
Mixed Farming Interlude
The Bloods' Continued Resistance
World War I and Greater Production
The Challenges of Lease
Depression and Drought
Conclusion
3: 'Selling to Outsiders:' Marketing Coal, Hay, and Freighting Services
Introduction
Market Activities
Coal
Hay
Freighting
The Special Efforts of Agent Wilson
The Market Responds
Conclusion
4: 'All the Indians have Gone to the Beet:' Blood Labour in the Raymond Sugar Field
Introduction
The Industry: Local Evolution
The Blood's Significance
Industry Problems
Retrospective and Conclusions
5: 'A Prospective Citizen of No Mean Importance:' The Bloods and the Business Community
Introduction
The Merchant Environment
The Business of Debt
Businesses Cry Foul
The Department of Indian Affairs: Explanation and Reaction
Depression
Conclusion
6: Conclusion: Change Over Time
Notes Select Bibliography
Manuscript Sources
Official Reports
Private Holdings
Manuscript Sources
Books, Articles, and Pamphlets
Newspapers
Index