In 1972, Canada Post Office inaugurated its Canadian "Indians" stamp series with the release of four stamps illustrating the Plains Indians. The stamp were issued in se-tenant pairs in two installments, July and October. The Indians series continued annually featuring a different group each year until its completion in 1976.
July 6, 1972 release
The first two stamps in the series included a print, "Buffalo Chase", by George Catlin, an American artist who wandered widely in North America, and a photograph of Plains Indians' artifacts.
October 4, 1972 release
The stamps issued in October featured a thunderbird, the graphic symbol of divinity, and "The Fancy Dancer", the artwork of Gerald Tailfeathers of the Kainai Nation, illustrating the ceremonial costume worn during the Sun Dance.
First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Covers
Canada Envelope Company
Shering Corporation
Jackson
Overseas Mailers
Canadian Armed Forces
Cominco
Rosecraft
Canada Post Office Official First Day Covers
David Pritchard
Usages
Domestic
Wabush, Labrador to Moncton, July 27, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
Kings Cove, Nfld., to Moncton, July 17, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
The first two stamps in the series included a print, "Buffalo Chase", by George Catlin, an American artist who wandered widely in North America, and a photograph of Plains Indians' artifacts.
October 4, 1972 release
The stamps issued in October featured a thunderbird, the graphic symbol of divinity, and "The Fancy Dancer", the artwork of Gerald Tailfeathers of the Kainai Nation, illustrating the ceremonial costume worn during the Sun Dance.
First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Covers
Canada Envelope Company
Shering Corporation
Jackson
Overseas Mailers
Canadian Armed Forces
Cominco
Rosecraft
Canada Post Office Official First Day Covers
David Pritchard
Usages
Domestic
Wabush, Labrador to Moncton, July 27, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
Kings Cove, Nfld., to Moncton, July 17, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
