Sumas First Nation

Includes survey questions, community profiles and research findings from each of the 14 First Nations involved in study, and results of visits to three sites where local materials were being used in construction. Full research report. Community Report.

Discusses results of research conducted in three locations where local materials were used in construction and survey of 14 First Nations as to their requirements for appropriate housing. Includes both summary and main report. Community Report. Appendices.

Report discusses reasons for high suicide rates, risk factors, protective factors for developing resilience and more.

Reports include: Kahkewistahaw First Nation 1907 Reserve Land Surrender Inquiry, Moosomin First Nation 1909 Reserve Land Surrender Inquiry, Chippewas of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation 1927 Surrender Inquiry, Sumas Indian Band 1919 Surrender of Sumas Indian Researve No. 7 Inquiry. This issue also includes responses regarding Lucky Man Cree Nation, and Kahkewistahaw Inquiries. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning right of way on IR 6 given to the railroad, whether it should have been restored to reserve status when railway abandoned the line. ICC found that the Crown failed to meet its fiduciary obligations and recommended the claim be negotiated. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the lawfulness of the surrender of IR 7 to the Crown for sale to the Soldier Settlement Board. ICC recommended that there be joint research into whether the Band received fair market value for their land in 1919 and if not the Band should receive compensation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]