Kingsclear

RCAP 10 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Kingsclear, New Brunswick, on May 19, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations and issues. For detailed information see presentations listed under RCAP10.

File contains Index of presentations and opening remarks by Commissioner Rene Dussault. Dussault outlines the mandate and goals of the Commission, and introduces the other Commission members. Kingsclear is a Maliseet First Nation.

File contains a presentation by Charles Solomon. Solomon provides a brief historical overview of the Kingsclear Maliseet First Nation's reserve. Following the presentation are some brief remarks by Commissioner Mary Sillet on the Commission's mandate.

File contains a presentation by Linda Ross, a Sarcee woman. Ross recounts the history of her people's signing of Treaty No. 7 in what is today southern Alberta. She then goes on to describe the history of her people since the Treaty's implementation, and the need to address Treaty rights and poverty before Aboriginal self-governance becomes possible. Following the presentation is a discussion between Mrs. Ross and Commissioners Dussault and Sillet on the topics of the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Patrick Polchies. Polchies is a member of the Kingsclear First Nation, and voices his views on a variety of topics including the inherent right to self-governance, the importance of Aboriginal inclusion in the Constitutional process, questions about accountability in Aboriginal governance, fishing rights, the Cultural Properties Act, and religious artifacts. Following the presentation is a brief discussion between Commissioners Rene Dussault, Mary Sillet, and the presenter followed by the end of the Commission's session for the day.

File contains a wide ranging presentation by Richard Francis and Darrell Paul of the Kingsclear Maliseet First Nation. The presentation is given on behalf of Chief Stephen Sacobie who was unable to attend due to other commitments. Francis outlines a wide variety of concerns to his people centering around the right to self-determination and autonomy, as well as offering a critique of what he sees as a governmental system driven by greed.