Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ben Weenie, Battlefords Indian Health

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
File contains a presentation by Ben Weenie of Battlefords, Indian Health. Weenie presents on his concerns for Aboriginal children and youth. Specifically he addresses the condition of youth offenders, who he views as being often caught in a destructive cycle. Weenie also discusses concerns with the Saskatchewan Education curriculum and its attempts to incorporate Native Studies courses which he feels are inappropriately taught (especially with regards to spiritual views). Following the presentation is a discussion between Weenie and Commissioners Blakeney and Erasmus on these issues.
Author/Creator
Ben Weenie
Contributor/Editor
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Open Access
Yes
Primary Source
Yes
Publisher
[Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Privy Council Office]
Publication Date
1992-10-29
Credit
University of Saskatchewan Archives, Native Law Centre fonds, Reference Library, RCAP vol. 54 (Box 8); records from Our Legacy site, http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy
Resource Type
Documents & Presentations
Format
Image
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