Large group of Assiniboins ? in camp

"Although I have no information on this group I notice that the poles do not go through the ears, indication that this may be an Assiniboine camp. The plains area in the background is typical of southern Saskatchewan. Therefore, if this [is] known to to be a Canadian view I would speculate that it shows an Assiniboine camp out from Qu'Appellein the 1880's or 1890's. I would date this because of the destitute condition of the people. We have views of lodges in a similar condition for that period. This, you understand is pure speculation but may serve as a guide in leading you to other sources." -- Information received from Hugh A. Dempsey, Archivist, Glenbow Foundation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada letter of July 12, 1966.