Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Harvey Thunderchild, Native Inmate Liaison Worker, Sault Ste. Marie Indian Friendship Centre and Ministry of Corrections

File contains a presentation by Harvey Thunderchild relating to high rates of illiteracy among Aboriginal inmates, and the high proportion of incarcerated Aboriginal people for crimes committed involving drugs and alcohol. He states that Aboriginal inmates are prevented from entering treatment programs due to a shortage of programs. He also expressed concern with Aboriginal young offenders lacking appropriate programs as well. He introduces Alfreda Trudeau.