Alternate Names
Liard First Nation
Latitude
60.06601545
Longitude
-128.7165467
Province
Yukon
Region
Yukon
Type
First Nation Location
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Accessibility, Quality and Safety of Liard First Nation's Drinking Water Supply

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lalita Bharadwaj
Lisa Christensen
[Rebecca Zagozewski]
Description
Study conducted 2012-2015 included assessment of 40 private drinking wells and how surface water and groundwater were connected using hydrological models and community survey that asked residents about their water sources, opinions about quality, alternative beverages, and preferences in ways to communicate with leaders.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Ann Bayne

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains an individual presentation by Ann Bayne that first provides a history of the Kaska First Nations and the Liard Indian Band. Bayne describes her Band's struggle with a referendum addressing a hereditary system or elected system in determining the position of Chief. She believes that residents should have a choice in determining their leadership. Bayne also discusses abolishing the Indian Act, the need for personal development programs and calls for more treatment centres for substance abuse. Following the presentation is a discussion with Commissioner Allan Blakeney.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Eileen Van Bibber, Land Claims Co-ordinator, Liard Indian Band

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eileen Van Bibber
Description
File contains a presentation by Eileen Van Bibber that offers six proposals relating to the Liard First Nation and its residents. They include construction of a building for the creation and sale of crafts, training of band members for equipment operation in the Liard area, and construction of a community hall. Van Bibber calls for funding to achieve these goals. Following the presentation is a lengthy discussion with Commissioners Allan Blakeney and Viola Robinson.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ron Blinn, Band Manager, Liard River Indian Reserve #3

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Ron Blinn that focuses on social issues on First Nations such as inadequate housing and water quality, the high cost of food, fire protection, health care, and youth crime and suicide. He invites the Commissioners to tour the Liard River First Nation to experience the way its residents live. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
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