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![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Elder George Courchene. Courchene discusses the history of his people, Treaty, some of their spiritual beliefs, and general Aboriginal issues. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Dr. Sheehan, a non-Aboriginal doctor who works on the Sagkeeng First Nation's lands. Sheehan gives his view of the poverty facing First Nations in Canada, the problems of isolation, the diabetes epidemic among First Nations, problems with the education system, health care accessibility issues, the need for an Aboriginal health care organization as an arm of Aboriginal government, and related concerns. Following the presentation are remarks by Commissioner Paul Chartrand thanking the preceding five presenters for their presentations. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains multiple presentations on the topic of Gaming related issues. The first presentation is by Mary Star and Gary Courchene of the Sakeeng Gaming Commission (pg. 82-84). Star discusses the creation of the Gaming Commission and the hope that proceeds could be used for the betterment of the community. Star also discusses conflict with the provincial government over their plans. Courchene introduces himself but declines to comment on these issues. Following this is a presentation by Chuck Koppang of the Manitoba Lotteries Foundation who provides the provincial perspective on Native Gaming issues (pgs 85-91). [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains multiple presentations on the topic of the environment. ... [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Steven Katz. Katz discusses justice issues in Canada, and the need for an overhaul of the system due to systemic discrimination toward Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation Katz discusses some of these concerns with Commissioners Chartrand and Sillet. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Fabian Morrisseau and Harold Fontaine. Morrisseau presents on the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on First Nations communities. Fontaine, as an Aboriginal social worker, offers some observations on what he deems unequal citizenship in Canada with regard to drug and alcohol treatment care. Following the presentation is a discussion between the Fontaine and Commissioners Chartrand and Sillet on treatment issues. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Buzzie (Henry) Phillips, and Rudy Simard. These two individuals speak on behalf of the community of Manigotagan, the Manigotagan Community Council, the Aboriginal Council of Manigotagan and Bill C-31 off-reserve Indians and the proposed Chillwee Indian Band. Their presentations make a variety of recommendations to aid Métis and non-Status Indian populations in the area particularly with respect to government jurisdiction, land rights, and natural resources. Following the presentation are remarks by Commissioners Sillet and Chartrand on the presentations. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by the Sagkeeng Education Program. Following an introduction by Gerald Couchene, the participants engage in a free flowing discussion (pgs 191-198) on education in their community, social services, and government funding. Following this, Patrick Bruyere delivers a presentation on the history of local control over education in his community, and the legacy of past failed educational policies administered by the federal government (pgs 198-209). Following this are some brief comments by Commissioners Sillet and Chartrand on the presentation. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by Kenneth Emberley. Emberley briefly discusses the Oka Crisis, then presents on the connection between being an administered people and many of the social ills plaguing Aboriginal communities. Emberley then presents a series of ideas on imping the Land Claim process, preserving Aboriginal rights, the need for a whistle-blower's law, and dealing with the legacy of residential schools. The remainder of the presentation deals with world affairs and resource use as the presenter thinks they pertain to the goals of Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation is a discussion between Emberley and Commissioner Chartrand on the contents. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites ![]() University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds File contains a presentation by the Dave Courchene, Jr. of the Mother Earth Spiritual Camp, and closing remarks for the Commission's sitting by Chief Jerry Fontaine. Courchene's presentation deals with his historical perspective on "the spirit of indigenous people," and the need to return to traditional spirituality to heal Aboriginal communities of their social ills. Courchene then delivers his views on the importance of self-governance and Aboriginal sovereignty. Following the presentation is a discussion between Courchene and Commissioners Sillet and Chartrand on the issues raised therein. Following this is remarks by Moderator Gerald Courchene, followed by the convening of the Commission's sitting with closing remarks thanking the participants by Chief Jerry Fontaine. [Find location of Fort Alexander First Nation using Google Maps] More information... (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0, Reviews: 0) Reviews | Rate It | Add to Favourites |
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