Used in CM 16-43-4; 3 of 7 men building for MPM in Pauingassi & Little Grand Rapids. Kneeling are Penner (Dave, M.D.?) & Rev. Henry Friesen; standing is John Sawatsky, teacher at Pauingassi. See 14.4289 for small photo & neg.
Infor. on back: William Thomas one of the executive of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood. Dated Jan. 7, 1968. Also on back: Ernie Sawatsky E.S.; possibly the executive secretary.
Indigenous woman standing beside a dwelling in an open, snow covered area. Walls are made with logs and various materials cover the roof. Caption in The Canadian Mennonite: "The Old: Housing conditions for many Indians are extremely unsatisfactory."