Fontaine, Phil

Stephen Harper's speech, statements by opposition parties, and responses by leaders of Aboriginal organizations. Duration: 1:25:15.

Reviews Phil Fontaine's life in politics and his experience in residential schools. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 4:14.

Rejection of the Meech Lake accord by Elijah Harper and Phil Fontaine. Includes synopsis. Duration: 10:25.

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.

Head of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs calls for inquiry into abuse inflicted on children who attended residential schools. Duration: 7:30.

Speech by Phil Fontaine, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, at the launch of the Remembering the Children: Aboriginal and Church Leaders Tour.

Speaker looks at issues surrounding poverty in First Nations communities and economic development through resource exploitation. Duration: 38:56.

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.

First Nations symbolically accept the government's apology for its involvement in the residential school system.

Discusses how First Nations customary environmental laws and their contemporary interpretation of them will enhance protection devised by the courts or the legislatures.

Speakers from symposium discuss significance of apologies, reparations, and restorative justice. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 32:40.

Comments on the health and socioeconomic disparities faced by First Nations children.

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.

Speaks about resource development and the challenges faced by Indigenous people in the pursuit of transitional change. Duration: 1:22:49.

Speech by Phil Fontaine discussing the history and future of First Nations' economies in Canada.

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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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.