Inuvik

The file contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 5, 1992. Following an opening prayer by Tom Wright, Commissioner Rene Dussault discusses the mandate, goals, and composition of the Commission. Chief James Firth also welcomes the Commission to Inuvik.

RCAP 6 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 6, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains a presentation by Alan Maksagak touching on a number of subjects, such as land claims, the future government of Nunavut, economic development and the difficulty in securing loans for businesses in the Cambridge Bay area. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

The file contains a presentation by Billy Day of the Inuvialuit Communications Society.

The file contains spresentation by Bonita Chlow of the Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre.

The file contains a presentation by Cece McCauley. McCauley comments on Aboriginal staffing issues with the Inuvik RCMP; as well as job training and government employment generally in Northern Communities. Following McCauley's comments is a general discussion between Commissioners John Holman and preceding presenter George Gillies on Inuvik hospital maintenance costs. After the discussion Commissioner Rene Dussault thanks the days' participants, discuses tommorows session, and closes the days' sitting of the Royal Commission. Joan-Cole Heine concludes the days' sitting with a closing prayer.

The file contains a presentation by Chief James Firth of the Inuvik Gwi'chin Council. Chief Firth delivers a presentation on the history of Inuvik including the relocation of people by the government from nearby Aklavik to Inuvik; alcoholism and related social and health problems; the need to prepare for future resource development; the need for cross-cultural co-operation and mutual respect; some of the goals of the Council; the relation of self-esteem to quality of life; and the need for a "renewed political arrangement with the Government of Canada."

The file contains a presentation by Dick Hill who discusses the administrative, economic, and demographic composition of Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Hill discusses its' ethnic composition (1/3 First Nations, 1/3 Inuit, 1/3 other), its' administrative and institutional apparatus, and related issues in response to questioning from Commissioners Rene Dussault, Allan Blakeney, Grace Blake, and Mary Sillett. Land claims and economic development are also discussed.

The file contains a presentation by Elizabeth Hansen, Councillor, Inuvik Native Band. Hansen delivers a presentation on promoting, preserving, and maintaining Gwich'in cultural heritage. Hansen discusses heritage's relation to Economic development; housing; social services; alcoholism, drug, and solvent abuse; justice; and health services.

The file contains spresentation by George Gillies, Inuvik Regional Hospital. In response to a question by Commissioner Allan Blakeney, Gillies discusses the amount of health staff in the Mackenzie Delta area including the proportion of Aboriginal employees, and their positions. Commissioner Mary Sillett also asks a staffing question, and then preceding presenter Patricia Lowe and Allan Blakeney discuss northern community staffing issues.

File contains a presentation by Kelvin Ng whose organization deal with political, economic and social issues at the regional level. Their goal is to lobby for changes which will benefit all residents of the region. Subjects discussed are education, economic development, the establishment of a financial institution that would serve area residents, a housing shortage and high rates of employment. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

The file contains a presentation by Margaret Donovan, Vice-President of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Donovan discusses the history of the Gwich'in people including the signing of Treaty 11 in 1921; land claim issues; language rights and recognition; self-governance and intergovernmental relations; cultural, educational, and quality of life concerns.

The file contains spresentation by Marlene Villebrun, Canadian Mental Health Association. Villebrun discusses discrimination and low self-esteem issues; alcohol and drug abuse; the need to make Aboriginal history mandatory and a priority in Canadian schools; the intergenerational effects of cultural deprivation; and the need to better equip youth for "living in two cultures."

The file contains a presentation by Mary Jane Adamson of the Inuvialuit Communications Society. Following a brief introduction from previous presenter Billy Day (also of the Communications Society), Adamson discusses the importance of Aboriginal broadcasting to not only Aboriginal but non-Aboriginal Canadians as an educational and cross-cultural understanding tool; language issues; educational issues; and job training in broadcasting.

This file consists of a presentation by Monte Hummel relating to conservation objectives in Canada. The World Wildlife Fund of Canada (WWF) believes that government policies regarding parks and protected areas must recognize the moral legitimacy and the legal reality of Aboriginal title, self-government, treaty rights and outstanding land claims. Following the presentation are brief remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

The file contains spresentation by Patricia Lowe, Society of Friends Against Family Violence. Lowe discusses the society's work promoting the establishment of a shelter for battered women and children and women in Inuvik over the past four years, and why such a facility is needed.

The file contains a presentation on by President Rita Arey of the Northwest Territories Status of Women organization, closing remarks and a closing prayer. President Arey presents on her organization's work on behalf of women in the Northwest Territories, and specifically the challenges facing Aboriginal women in the Northwest Territories.

The file contains a presentation by Victor Allen. Allen delivers a presentation on the history of Inuvik going back to the establishment of the community in the 1950s. Following Allen's presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett delivers opening remarks, and Commissioner Allan Blakeney makes brief comments before questioning Allen regarding his presentation. Commissioner John Holman also discusses some of the issues raised in the presentation with Victor.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Inuvik Community Corporation by Vice-Chairman Pauline Gordon and Chairman Glenna Hanson.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Inuvik Regional Multicultural Society by Louis Beck and Simon Jozzy. Beck discusses "the society and what it stands for" through the use of a parable. Simon Jozzy discusses what the multicultural society means to him personally as an immigrant to Canada and stresses that "learning and education is the foundation of understanding." Louis Beck then goes on to discuss racism and combatting it, while Jozzy ads the need for increased education and the important role that parents play in forming children's attitudes about race.

The file contains spresentation by Cheryl Pascal, Gwich'in Youth and Eugene Pascal, Chief, Aklavik Indian Band. Cheryl Pascal discusses Gwich'in language; cultural; post-secondary education; and general youth concerns.

Uses review of literature, focus group interviews, statistical data and the administration of Quality of Life for Homeless and Hard-to-House Individuals inventory to assess reasons for homelessness, gaps in services and potential solutions for individuals residing in Inuvik and communities in the Beaufort Delta.

Discusses the establishment of Stringer Hall in 1959, and how Anglican involvement ended in 1970 when the NWT government took over administration.

Interview with a former Inuit student. Duration: 24:21.

Former students discuss their experiences at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School. Duration: 46:37.

Summary of study of same name which was comprised of literature review and interviews with key informants and focus groups in eight communities in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2017.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1996.

Series follows the lives of members of an Inuit women's hockey team from Inukjuak, Nunavik over the period of a year. Episode 2: Mothers and Babies. Episode 3: Modern Times. Episode 4: I Am Young, I Am Proud. Episode 5: The Great Whale Cup.

Study uses the social determinants of Inuit health (SDoIH) as a conceptual framework, conducts 12 semi structured interviews and participant observations to assess how factors of personal health status and conditions, personal health practices and coping skills, physical environments, social support networks, and access to health services affect older Inuvialuit adults’ likelihood of experiencing a fall.

Reports results of workshop discussions about observed changes in the environment, impact of changes, and present and future adaptations

Reports results of workshop discussions about observed changes in the environment, impact of changes, and present and future adaptations.

Found photo novella technique to be a useful method when trying to gain insight into youth's stories and perspectives.