Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of University College of the Cariboo

The file contains two presentations on behalf of University College of the Cariboo by Adrian Kershaw, Jane Teed, Marilyn James and Lisa Allgaier. Kershaw, Dean of Developmental and Regional Programs at the University, discusses Affiliation and Accrediation Agreements, and the critical role of Aboriginal control over post-secondary education for self-determination. Following his presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with Kershaw. Next Jane Teed, Lisa Allgaier and Marilyn James of the Faculty of Social Work at the University, discuss Native Child Welfare and the jurisdiction of First Nations people. Following the presentation Commissioner Sillett and Bernie Wood discuss some of the issues raised with the three presenters.