Kenora

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Authors use discourse analysis to interrogate that narrative created by the Miner & News surrounding a six-week standoff between the Ojibway Warrior Society and the municipality of Kenora, ON. Discusses tropes of barbarism and civilization vs savagery, and the paper’s failure to differentiate between the Warrior Society and Indigenous peoples generally.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2011.

Brief article about death of young boy who, in 1966, died while running away from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School located in Kenora, Ontario. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 4.

Review of the play Agokwe, directed by Ed Roy, staged in Toronto, Ontario from September 23 to October 12, 2008.

CBC radio documentary about Charlie Wenjack, a twelve-year-old who died while running away from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario in 1966. Duration: 11:11.

Uses material from the Presbyterian Church of Canada Archives to examine medical experimentation conducted on students at the school.

Objective of document is to help local governments understand Aboriginal rights, opportunities for engagement, and obligations when there is a duty to consult. Case studies: Teston Site Ossuary, town of Midland, Common Ground Working Group with Abitibi-Consolidated, Elliot Lake--Serpent River First Nation Memorandum of Agreement, and Belle Island and Kingston.

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History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2002.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Reports results of experimental treatments which took place at the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ont.

Gives context of the dispute and occupation of Anicinabe Park, in Kenora, Ontario which brought about a new era of bad relations and distrust between the Canadian Government and Native groups.

RCAP 52 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims and self-government, education, economic development, friendship centres, Aboriginal war veterans and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains closing remarks by the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Brian Tuesday stating that repealing the Indian Act "will not solve anything simply by reason of indoctrination; psychological conditioning." He believes self-determination "can't be legislated, it can't be negotiated, and it can't be enshrined in the Constitution, because it comes from within."

File contains an individual presentation by Charles Wagamese stating that the federal government has not fulfilled their treaty obligations and must fulfil them as representatives of the Queen. He calls for an end to patriarchy and for more input from elders relating to political leadership. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Don Imbeau, a non-Aboriginal man that describes his introduction and appreciation for the power of the medicine wheel and for "the four symbolic races; white, red, yellow and black, who are all are brothers and sisters living on the same Mother Earth." He offers his interpretation of Aboriginal self-government and his vision of "First Nations together developing a unique charter which would apply exclusively to the Indian, Métis and Inuit peoples within a Canadian co-federation." Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Co

File contains a presentation by Garnet Cumigant detailing the history of the city of Kenora, Ontario.

File contains an individual presentation by Moses Tom that touches on a number of issues, including elder care and inadequate child and family services programs. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Peter Kelly that touches on a number of subjects that include the influence of elders, the drum and its meaning, legends and oral history, the Charlottetown Accord and the Indian Act. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Richard Greene that touches on a number of topics, including Aboriginal urban housing, dismantling the Indian Act, and Aboriginal over-representation in the correctional system. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Richard Kelly that touches on a number of subjects, including the Indian Act, land claims and self-government, and the meaning of drum ceremonies and tobacco. Following the presentation are brief remarks by the Commissioners.

File contains an individual presentation by Tommy Keesick relating to the loss of two young people on his First Nations due to inhalants. He also touches on self-government, the influence of elders, alcohol and drug abuse and the Indian Act. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains brief opening remarks by Garnet Landon, Moderator.

File contains opening remakers by Mary Sillett and Paul Chartrand, Commissioners, and by Joseph Red Thunder Boy, Commissioner for the Day.

File contains a presentation by Chief Eli Mandamin relating to the treaty relationship between Anishinabe First Nations and the federal government.

File contains a presentation by Chief James Henderson and Steve Fobister relating to the negative effects of the Rainy Lake dam in Ontario, built between 1905 and 1909. Their First Nations fishing and hunting grounds were destroyed by flooding and they believe that proper compensation has never been given to their First Nations. The presenters also address the complete absence of telephone service on their First Nations, and call on the Commission to assist in negotiations with Bell Canada. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Colin Wasacase and Josephine Sandy relating to the work of their organization in providing culturally sensitive support for Anishinabe families in need. A list of recommendations includes the recognition of the federal government of rights and responsibility to provide support to families in accordance with Anishinabe custom, and recognition of the government's trust responsibility to provide adequate financial resources for the presenters' organization to undertake this work. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Frank Bruyere relating to education and the history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. He offers numerous recommendations, including a review done by Aboriginal educators of all educational materials in publicly funded schools used to teach Aboriginal history and eliminating all materials deemed to be inaccurate or offensive to Aboriginal people; and making funds available for Aboriginal friendship centres to develop materials for use in working with local industries, business and institutions in the areas of race relations and employment equity.

File contains a presentation by Joe Seymour and Reuben Wasacase relating to the Native Veterans Housing Project in Kenora, Ontario. The presenters originally surveyed Aboriginal veterans in the Kenora area and discovered a number of other issues affecting them, such as land entitlement, pensions and allowances, medical benefits, and unfair treatment relating to lack of recognition and neglect of veterans. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains opening remarks by Ruth Skead of Raw Portage, Ontario. Skead relates how the way of life for her First Nation has changed over her life time, and the importance of learning about her culture as a way to survive.

Supportive housing is related to accessing medical care, education and other vital services. Summary of study which involved literature review, survey of users in four Ontario communities, and case studies of 12 providers.

Study investigated why this type of accommodation was needed, challenges faced, whether needs were being met, and what improvements were desirable. Includes survey of users and twelve cases studies conducted in northwestern Ontario. Includes research highlight and full report.

Study undertaken to provide information for development of strategic resource allocation, understanding of current policy approaches and legislative frameworks, and on-going issues faced by the population in the cities of Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Barrie/Midland/Orillia, Sudbury and Kenora.

Study focused on: education, income, employment, housing, culture and identity, racism, health, issues specific to youth, women and men and provision of social services. Research conducted through key informant interviews, life histories, focus groups and community survey. Sample size of 280 participants 96 percent of whom were Aboriginal.

Discusses context and history of a protest march that took place in Kenora, Ontario in 1965.

Story of a twelve-year-old boy who perished from exposure and starvation while running away from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. Chapter two from The Poverty Wall by the same author.