Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dave Courchene Jr., Closing Remarks by Chief Jerry Fontaine

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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.
Author/Creator
Dave Courchene
Contributor/Editor
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Jerry Fontaine
Open Access
Yes
Primary Source
Yes
Publisher
[Royal Commssion on Aboriginal Peoples, Privy Council Office]
Publication Date
1992-10-30
Credit
University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds, Reference Library, RCAP vol. 56 (Box 8); records from Our Legacy site, http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy
Location
First Nation, Metis, Inuit Locations
Resource Type
Documents & Presentations
Format
Image
Language
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