Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by John Turner

File contains a presentation by John Turner. Turner presents on behalf of the Mushkegowuk Traditional Harvesters. Turner outlines three reasons why it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a living off the land: the activities of animal rights groups who oppose trapping, the activities of sport hunting groups who oppose subsistence rights to hunt, and the development of hydroelectric projects which negatively impact habitat. Turner then goes on to discuss how Aboriginal people have increasingly adopted European values and look with disdain upon trapping as a career choice. Turner outlines his group's proposal for a "Harvesters Income Security Plan" which could take the place of welfare and encourage both trapping and productivity on the part of his people. Following the presentation are comments by Commissioner Erasmus and a brief discussion on the points raised.