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Irene was interviewed on February 17, 1984 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. During this interview, Irene gives a general overview of her life as well as her attitudes towards being Métis. She has detailed discussions on the work that was available when she was growing up and what kind of wages she received. Irene also discusses religion, education, politics, and housing. During the second interview, Irene continues her discussion of her life as well as her attitudes about being Métis. She also has detailed discussions on Catholicism, discrimination against Métis people, politics, home remedies, and education. Irene also touches on transportation, scrip, clothing and social life. During Irene’s third interview she discusses disposition of scrip by many Métis and her response to plan for possible Métis settlement in the north. |
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