Swan Lake

Brief explanation of process and discussion of feedback gathered through interviews with key informants from nine communities.

Stories of First Nations Elders as they look over their lifetimes and the many changes that have taken place in the environment.

Information sheet presenting an overview of the structure of First Nations child welfare in 2011.

Study looks at addressing the gaps in knowledge about the total diet, traditional food and levels of exposure to environmental contaminants.

Discusses the University of Manitoba City Planning Department and four Manitoba First Nations' partnership to work on community development and issues. Themes identified were: housing development, commercial activity, natural and traditional preservation areas, recreation, water and waste management transportation, community services and culture.

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

This file contains a presentation by Frank McKay that first gives the history of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Department that has policed eight reserves since 1974; Birdtail Sioux, Dakota Plains, Long Plain, Oak Lake Sioux, Roseau River, Sandy Bay, Sioux Valley and Swan Lake, Manitoba. He calls on the Commission to ensure an Aboriginal police training academy situated either in Manitoba or a centrally-located area on the Prairies. McKay then introduces Clarence Daniels, Health Director, Dakota Ojibway Health Services.

File contains an individual presentation by Phillip Sinclair with translator, representing the Shoal River Indian Reserve. It focuses on the water pollution found in the Swan River Valley area and other rivers and creeks that are connected to Shoal River and flow into Lake Winnipegosis. He believes that farmers upstream are using Shoal River as a disposal site and seeks compensation from the Canadian government. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.

Looks at at the development of knowledge creation between the University of Manitoba City Planning program and Swan Lake First Nation (SLFN). Includes vision and presentation.