Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Remarks and Presentation by Norman Evans, Commissioner for the Day On Behalf of the Pacific Metis Federation, and Commissioner Viola Robinson

File contains remarks and a presentation by Norman Evans, President, Pacific Metis Federation. Evans discusses Aboriginal history pre-contact and how the Metis became "Canada's forgotten people." He shares his frustration in dealing with the Canadian government and as a veteran of many Aboriginal organizations, he hopes this Royal Commission will fulfill its mandate to help make the lives of Aboriginals better. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.