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.
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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.
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First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Covers
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Shering Corporation
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Jackson
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Overseas Mailers
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Canadian Armed Forces
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Cominco
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Rosecraft
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Canada Post Office Official First Day Covers
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David Pritchard
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Usages
Domestic
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Wabush, Labrador to Moncton, July 27, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
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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.
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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.
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First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Covers
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Canada Envelope Company
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Shering Corporation
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Jackson
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Overseas Mailers
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Canadian Armed Forces
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Cominco
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Rosecraft
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Canada Post Office Official First Day Covers
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David Pritchard
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Usages
Domestic
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Wabush, Labrador to Moncton, July 27, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee
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Kings Cove, Nfld., to Moncton, July 17, 1972
8 cents domestic letter rate + 50 cents registration fee