Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sydney McKay, Manitoba Metis Federation, Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba

The file contains a presentation by Sydney McKay of the Manitoba Metis Federation (Thompson Region), and Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba. Lundmark discusses Metis youth, employment, cultural, recreational, education, Elders, housing, child care, child support, gender and employment, curricula, Aboriginal languages (including Michif, Cree, and Saulteaux), jurisdiction, justice, health, and general concerns of Metis women and youth in Northern Manitoba. Commissioner Wilson discusses some of the issues raised with Lundmark. Following this McKay presents on Metis history, unemployment, education (including primary and post-secondary) issues, small business development, environment, natural resources and health (including the adverse impact of hydro developments), culture and identity, health services, land claims, transportation, general northern issues, recreation, senior's issues, housing, social services, alcoholism, justice concerns, policing, and racism and discrimination. Following the presentation Commissioner Wilson thanks McKay for his presentation.