Native Studies Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 1992, pp. 47-55
Description
Authors contend that Hansen's, paper which contends that fishing promises made to the Ojibway in1873 are the same as in Treaty 3, cannot be translated literally in spoken Ojibway.
Native Studies Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 1992, pp. 57-60
Description
Response by author to critical commentary of her paper, Treaty Fishing Rights and the Development of Fisheries Legislation in Ontario: A Primer found in Native Studies Review ( vol.7, no.1, 1991).
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Harry McDougal
Edward Kistabish
Description
File contains a presentation by the Abitibiwinni Band (Pikogan), Chief Harry McDougal and Edward Kistabish. The Band representatives discuss their land claim, and their unique position as the only Algonquin band in the area who are signatories to Treaty 9. In addition to this they discuss how some members of their communities are subject to the James Bay agreement, which makes for a complex legal situation for their people. Following the presentation the two presenters discuss some of these issues with the assembled Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Denis Jacques and Marie-France Chabot of the Barreau de Quebec. After an introduction of the Association by Denis Jacques, Chabot delivers a detailed report on the particular legal position of Quebec's Aboriginal population relative to those in other provinces. She discusses Treaties, the impact of French Civil law, the unique experience of New France and related matters in framing her argument. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand comment on the contents and discuss it with Chabot.
File contains a presentation by the Gaming Commission by Councillor Ed Hayden in charge of Economic Development and Gaming, Carl Roberts, and General Manager Ernie James of the Gaming Commission. The three presenters discuss relations with the province, gaming developments on the First Nation, Treaty rights, self government, self determination, economic and jurisdictional concerns. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.