Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 103: National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues

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File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains presentations of four community social initiatives followed by questions, four community medical initiatives followed by questions, a keynote luncheon address, the presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, a Round Table discussion and a closing plenary session with general discussions of Day 2.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 104: National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues

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File contains Volume 3 of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, a Round Table discussion, a summary by Rapporteur of Day 3 and closing remarks that includes a presentation to Elders.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 141a: Prince George, British Columbia

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RCAP 141a contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations of individuals dealing with various topics concerning self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; social issues confronting Aboriginal families; Aboriginal health issues; concerns of the Metis people provincially and nationally; youth activities and concerns; relationship with the RCMP and the Aboriginal Community; and finally the right of Aboriginals in British Columbia.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 15: Esquimalt Reserve Longhouse, British Columbia

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RCAP 15 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Esquimalt Reserve Longhouse, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various issues such as residential schools, the Indian Act, self-government, youth athletics, education and economic development. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 150: Vancouver, British Columbia

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RCAP 150 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes opening remarks from Elder Vincent Stogan, Elder Ken Harris and assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 151: Vancouver, British Columbia

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RCAP 151 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes opening remarks from Elder Vincent Stogan and moderator Lou Desmarais. Also included in this portion are presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning treaty rights; self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; economic development and housing issues; Metis issues; education and employment; legal issues and the justice system; health systems and services and social issues confronting Aboriginal women.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 152: Vancouver, British Columbia

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RCAP 152 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning health care systems and services; fishing rights; fire fighting in the Aboriginal Community; cultural advancement through writing and issues surrounding special needs citizens in the Aboriginal Community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow each presentation which can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 166: The Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia

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RCAP 166 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia, Thursday, June 17, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by Okanagan First Nation, community, and industry groups.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 45: Stoney Creek, British Columbia

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RCAP 45 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Stoney Creek, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, housing, land claims, self-government, alcohol and drug abuse issues, and elder and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 45: Stoney Creek, British Columbia

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RCAP 45 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Stoney Creek, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to employment, land claims, self-governemnt, alcohol and drug abuse issues, and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 60: Opening Prayer, Raymond Abraham and St. Mary's Indian Band, Historical Perspective, Denise Birdstone

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File contains an opening prayer for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples on November 3, 1992 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, by Raymond Abraham, followed by a presentation on the history of the St. Mary's Indian Band by Denise Birdstone. Birdstone discusses the history of the Ktunaxa people who at the time of the Commission comprised five bands in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council including St. Mary's, Columbia Lake, Shuswap, Lower Kootenay, and Tobacco Plains.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 63: Merritt, British Columbia, Merritt Civic Centre

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RCAP 63 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Merritt Civic Centre, in Merritt, British Columbia on Thursday, November 5, 1992. RCAP 63 includes presentations by a variety of individuals, First Nations, a school, Tribal Councils, Stock Breeders, Corporations, and Municipal Government. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Community Social Initiatives

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File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This file contains the opening proceedings and presentations of four community social initiatives followed by questions on Day 2.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Rodney Louie

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Rodney Louie
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File contains an individual presentation by Rodney Louie, who comes from the Lillooet, British Columbia area where a tribal police force is being formed. He sees policing of Aboriginal communities as being more productive and proactive when done by tribal police, rather than having the RCMP "reacting, then dealing with something after it has happened." Following the presentation is a discussion with Louie and past presenters Leonie Rivers, Robert Michel and Jill Harris and the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks by Co-Chair Rene Dussault

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File contains an opening prayer by Mabel Joe and Opening Remarks by Co-Chair Rene Dussault for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Merritt, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 5, 1992. Commissioner Dussault discusses the composition of the Commission, its mandate and goals, as well as welcoming the participants for this session.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Prayer and Presentation by Sergeant Randy Munroe, R.C.M.P., Fort St. John Detachment

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Randy Munroe
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File contains an opening prayer from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, B.C. November 20, 1992, followed by a presentation by Sergeant Randy Munroe of the Ft. St. John Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. Munroe's presentation gives information on the Aboriginal alternate sentencing and supervision programs being piloted in the community. Following his presentation the assembled Commissioners ask him a variety of questions about these programs.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Remarks by Gary Swite, Westbank Indian Band

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The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia. Following an opening prayer by Elder Dave Parker of the Okanagan Reserve, Councillor Gary Swite of the Westbank Indian Band welcomes the day's participants and discusses the need for self-determination and self-governance for the Okanagan people.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Acting Chief Stan Thomas, Stoney Creek Band

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Stan Thomas
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File contains a presentation by Acting Chief Stan Thomas that touches on a number of issues - education, hunting and fishing, the environment, housing, economic development and self-government. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by All Nations Trust Company, Larry Peeters, Delphine Terbasket

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File contains a presentation by on behalf of the All Nations Trust Company by General Manager Larry Peeters, and Delphine Terbasket. Peeters introduces Terbasket, who delivers a presentation on the negative effects Canadian taxation policy has had on their financial institution, All Nations Trust. He states that the high tax burden placed on All Nations Trust has made operations extremely difficult. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank Terbasket for the presentation and make some comments on the issue.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Archie Patrick and Linda Prince, Yinka Dene Language Institute

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Archie Patrick
Linda Prince
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File contains a presentation by Archie Patrick and Linda Prince relating to social programs for the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council, and to the Yinka Dene Language Institute. Prince discusses health services and Patrick speaks about the operations and funding for the Institute.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bob Antoine, Councillor, Nak'azdli Nation

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Bob Antoine
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File contains a presentation by Bob Antoine relating to the Indian Act, Bill C-31 and the acquisition of a land base for Nak'azdli First Nations. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bob Neale, President, Nicola Stock Breeders Association

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File contains a presentation by Bob Neale, President of the Nicola Stock Breeders' Association. Neale discusses his concerns with the land claims process underway in the Nicola Valley area of British Columbia and makes a variety of requests including that grazing rules for Crown Land be the same for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal stock owners, and that an impartial third party be included in the land claims resolution process. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank Neale for his contributions.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Carol Thompson, Chako-Fraser Metis Association

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Carol Thompson
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File contains a presentation by Carol Thompson focusing on the lack of recognition of Métis issues in British Columbia, in the areas of culture, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the lack of resources for Elders to receive proper health care.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Agnes McCoy, St. Mary's Indian Band

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File contains a presentation by Chief Agnes McCoy, St. Mary's Indian Band. McCoy delivers a structured presentation presenting the Band's viewpoint on a variety of topics including: 1) Education, 2) Land Claims, 3)Jurisdiction, 4) Self-Government, 5) Language, 6) Justice, 7) Aboriginal Government, 8) Provincial Government (in terms of relationship with). Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault, Chartrand, and Phillips engage McCoy, preceding presenter Denise Birdstone, and future presenter Sophie Pierre, in a discussion of the issues raised.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Agnes Snow, Canoe Creek Indian Band

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Agnes Snow
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Presentation focusing on residential schools and government policy. Snow states that because the federal government wanted to assimilate Aboriginal peoples, they have lost their languages, traditions and values. Family violence, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, unemployment and poor physical and mental health are problematic on her First Nation, and she calls on the Commission to ensure that her First Nation continues to receive government funding to combat these social problems. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Andrew Thomas, Co-Chair of the Day

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Andrew Thomas
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File contains a presentation by Chief Andrew Thomas addressing the toxic waste located on the Esquimalt Reserve and asking why it are no toxic waste disposal facilities in all of British Columbia. Thomas is also chairman of the Land Claims Committee for the First Nations of South Island, British Columbia. He reads briefly from a report from that committee documenting the history of the Douglas Treaties and states that the Fisheries Act trumps all fishing rights negotiated during the Douglas Treaties signings.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Bob Gill, Chief William George, Margaret George and Sandra Tigi, Takla Lake Band

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Bob Gill
William George
Margaret George
Sandra Tigi
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File contains a presentation by four members of the Talka Lake Band addressing a wide range of issues affecting their community, including the Indian Act, land claims and self-government, free trade, Aboriginal war veterans and Aboriginal youth.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief David Walkem, Cooks' Ferry Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation

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David Walkem
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File contains a presentation by Chief David Walkem, Cooks' Ferry Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation. Walkem presents on natural resource concerns on behalf of the Nlaka'pamux Nation. He makes a series of recommendations including the signing of a Treaty and a direct relationship between the overall Nlaka'pamux Nation (see previous presentation by Chief Robert Pasco) and the federal government. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Walkem and Pasco.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Don Moses, Lower Nicola Indian Band

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File contains a presentation by Chief Don Moses, Lower Nicola Indian Band. Moses discusses the economic history of the Nicola Valley, and the history of his people. Moses gives some concrete recommendations to develop a land use and economic development framework for his people, for which Commissioners Dussault and Chatrand thank him.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Edward John

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Edward John
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This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes a presentation by Chief Edward John with the First Nations Summit Task Group, regarding Treaty negotiations between the the government of Canada and the Aboriginal Community in the Province of British Columbia. Questions from the assembled commissioners are also included with the answers that were provided.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Fred Holmes

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File contains a presentation by Chief Fred Holmes. Holmes discusses his views on the situation in Upper Nicola and the "environment vs the environmentalist." Holmes discusses the importance of self-education and recognition of key issues including education, land claims, political organizations, and immigration. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank Holmes for his thoughts.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Jerry Attachie, Chief

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Jerry Attachie
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File contains a presentation by Chief Jerry Attachie, Doig River First Nation. Attachie discusses his issues with resource companies, specifically forestry and oil companies, causing problems for his peoples trapping and hunting activities. Attachie also discusses concerns with education and housing. Following his presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Attachie.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Joe Nicholas, Columbia Lake Indian Band

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File contains a presentation by Chief Joe Nicholas of the Columbia Lake Indian Band. Nicholas highlights some of his concerns notably in the land management and economic sphere, and argues that First Nations governments must be given direct control over their particular spheres in order for economic and social progress to take place.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Kowaintco Shackelly, Chief

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File contains a presentation by Chief Kowaintco Shackelly, Nooaitch Indian Band. Shackelly discusses the Charlottetown Accord, its package dealing with Aboriginal issues, its defeat by referendum, self-governance, language concerns, women's issues (including Bill C-31), and a variety of health concerns especially the need for more Aboriginal health practitioners and participation in the system. Following her presentation Commissioners Dussault, Chartrand and Chief Don Moses, engage Shackelly in a conversation about some of the issues highlighted.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Peter Quaw, Lheit-Lit'en Nation

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Peter Quaw
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File contains a presentation by Chief Peter Quaw focusing on economic development, employment, and self-government that has been taking place on that First Nations since the 1980s. He calls on the Commission to ensure that funding continues so that conditions on his First Nations will improve.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Ray Harris, Chairman, Mid-Island Tribal Council

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Ray Harris
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File contains a presentation by Chief Ray Harris expressing concern with the distinct society status that Quebec enjoys and questions why Aboriginal peoples do not have the same recognition. Harris believes that "our Indian constitution needs to be entrenched" but says that a basic form of self-government with informal constitutions has worked in many small First Nations in British Columbia for years. He calls upon the Canadian government to also limit provincial jurisdiction relating to wildlife, conservation and forestry, among other areas.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Richard Lebouradais, Whispering Pines First Nations Government

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Richard Lebourdais
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Presentation focusing on Aboriginal self-government. Chief makes a number of recommendations relating to self-government, including that the federal government financially assist First Nations in developing First Nations governments, and that the governments also recognize and uphold the 'pre-Treaty' agreements that are in place and that are presently being negotiated. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Robert Charlie and Edward John, Burns Lake Band

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Robert Charlie
Edward John
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File contains a presentation by Chief Robert Charlie and Edward John focusing on substandard housing, land claims and the role of Elders, all relating to their First Nations. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Robert Michell, Stallet'en Band

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Robert Michell
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File contains a presentation by Chief Robert Michell, spokesman for the elders of Stellat'en First Nation, focusing on the diminishing role of elders in his community. He states this is due to the government programs and policies that are in place. The Elders wish to be involved in the community again and Michell requests a meeting between the Elders and Commissioners.
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