Through the Mackenzie Basin A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899
Chapter IV
The Half-Breed Scrip Commission
The half-breeds collect at Lesser Slave Lake--They decide upon cash, scrip or nothing--Honesty of the half-breeds and Indians--Ease of parturition amongst their women--Cree family names and their significance--Catherine Bisson--Native traits--The mongrel dog--Gambling and dancing--The "Red River jig".