Fontaine, Phil

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[A Long-Awaited Apology for Residential Schools in 2008]

Alternate Title
[A Long-Awaited Apology for Residential Schools]
[The Apology: The Prime Minister to Make Statement of Apology to Residential School Students]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Gilles Duceppe
Jack Layton
Phil Fontaine
Patrick Brazeau
Mary Simon
Clement Charier
Beverly Jacobs
Description
Stephen Harper's speech, statements by opposition parties, and responses by leaders of Aboriginal organizations. Duration: 1:25:15.
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[Phil Fontaine Discusses His Childhood]

Alternate Title
The Journal ; June 11, 1991
[Life on the Reserve: Joy, Then Pain]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Jerry Thompson
Description
Reviews Phil Fontaine's life in politics and his experience in residential schools. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 4:14.
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[Phil Fontaine Under Fire for Hiring Gangster]

Alternate Title
National News ; Feb. 19, 1997
[Under Fire for Hiring a Gangster]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Reg Sherren
Phil Fontaine
Curtis Fontaine
Description
New story about Manitoba Grand Chief Phil Fontaine being under fire for hiring Brian Contois, leader of the Manitoba Warriors, to keep Aboriginal youth out of street gangs. Includes synopsis. Duration: 2:13.
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A Look Back, A Look Forward

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Description
Speaker looks at issues surrounding poverty in First Nations communities and economic development through resource exploitation. Duration: 38:56.
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Context and Background to Settlement Agreement

Alternate Title
Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes, Session 1
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cat Criger
Mayo Moran
Phil Fontaine
Description
Session One from public conference Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes held Friday, January 18, 2013 at the University of Toronto. Includes prayer and opening remarks and discussion on settlement negotiations. Duration: 1:54:14.
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Cooperation Not Confrontation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 1, spring, 1998, p. 9, 19
Description
First Nations symbolically accept the government's apology for its involvement in the residential school system.
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Indigenous Customary Law and the Environment

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Description
Discusses how First Nations customary environmental laws and their contemporary interpretation of them will enhance protection devised by the courts or the legislatures.
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Panel Discussion: [Harvest of Hope: A Symposium on Reconciliation]

Alternate Title
[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium of Reconciliation ; pt. 8]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Gower
Phil Fontaine
[Caroline Davis
Victor Montejo
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Gabrielle Tayac]
Description
Speakers from symposium discuss significance of apologies, reparations, and restorative justice. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 32:40.
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Remembering the Children - Indian Residential Schools

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Description
Speech by Assembly of First Nations Chief about the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission given during the Remembering the Children: Aboriginal and Church Leaders' Tour.
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Statement of Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Summer, 1999, pp. 141-143
Description
Speech by Phil Fontaine discussing the history and future of First Nations' economies in Canada.
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The Apology Breakthrough: Now What?

Alternate Title
[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium of Reconciliation ; pt. 4]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Description
Presentation by National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations focuses on the apology made to former residential school students and what it may mean for Canadian society. Duration: 26:08.
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Truth and Reconciliation Summit

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Kathleen Mahoney
Marie Wilson
Jeff Horvath
Bill Phipps
Bill Eliot
Alika Lafontaine
Sarah Stanley
Charlene Bearhead
Description
PLEASE NOTE: Video starts 25 minute mark.
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Wiicitaakewin Workshop [with Bob Rae & Phil Fontaine at Confederation College]

Alternate Title
Confederation [College] Speaker Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Bob Rae
Phil Fontaine
Description
Rob Rae speaks on the role of education and colleges for providing opportunity and support for First Nations people. Phil Fontaine speaks to First Nations education systems and lack of funding from the Federal government and potential of Aboriginal youth. Duration: 1:16:09.
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