In Chinook shorthand with some English headings: New Prayer Book; Coldwater; Nicola, Quilchema; Christmas at Sechelt; News from Canoe Creek; Soda Creek.
Duployan Phonetic Alphabet (reprinted from earlier editions); What is Said of the 'Wawa' Shorthand (also reprinted); Kamloops Wawa, states that the most important part of this edition is the "Supplement of 32 pages that is the beginning of a Yearbook of Instruction for the Indians" and describes translation of the Gospel into Chinook that lead to the production of the Wawa. Canoe Creek: describes Chief Adam's advice to his people on the same day as his death on Dec. 30, 1901; Shuswap - hope of community to build a new church and mention of visits by Priest and Bishop. Shorthand vs.
The Kamloops Wawa publications are listed: full sets from 1891 to 1902; Indian Prayer Book in Chinook, English, Latin; Polyglott Prayer Book (includes above and supplements in eighth different Aboriginal languages); Chinook Vocabulary and first lesson in Chinook; The Wawa Shorthand Instructor; Chinook Bible History; Passion Tableux, of Passion Play by the Indians, fully illustrated, being the Wawa issue for September 1901.
Chinook Book of Devotions (new publication). Ad for The Yukon Catholic out of Dawson and written by Father E.M. Bunoz; Father Marchal of St. Louis Mission leaves for 6 month visit to France - describes his work in the region going back 34 years; Manual, local "Indian and well-known cowboy" died when his horse stumbled; list of marriages in district for the past year; list of dead (inserted because Aboriginal man named Charlie Chapman on list and LeJeune wanted this mentioned because the "Indians" have their own paper they can read).
"Indian Calendar" (4 pages); Lives of the Saints in Chinook, one each day from January to March 15th (16 pages); and a supplement to the Lillooet Manual of Prayers and Catechism which are transcribed questions and answers from the Indians as they were recited; Jesus and the Man Born Blind.
Entire issue in Chinook shorthand. Contains what appears to be a letter from E.F. Holt of New Westminster, BC (pages 6-7). After his second letter the heading "Nature's Cure" appears.
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 18, no. 1, [Muted Voices: Canadian Communications Disputes], Winter, 1993, pp. [89-100]
Description
Looks at the state of Aboriginal newspapers after the cancellation of the Native Communications Program and discusses the survival strategies used by the Aboriginal Press.
File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the presentation of Discussion Paper B written by Rosemary Proctor but given by Karen Ginsberg on Day 1. Also included are questions from the audience concerning the presentation of this paper and the proceeding Discussion Paper A given by Dr. John O'Neil.
This file contains a transcript of part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes welcoming remarks and a presentation by Mayor John Backhouse, on the relationships and partnerships present between the Aboriginal Community and the municipal government of Prince George.
This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes a Presentation by members of the All Nations Youth Council, Author Thomas, Jolene Lalonde, Tracy Peters, Wanda Willier, Chris Brett, Jason Thomas, April Prince, Pearl Morgan, George Chapman, Carla Aubichon, Karen Aubichon and Dave Norbert concerning activities of youth in the Aboriginal community. Questions from the assembled commissioners are also included with the answers that were provided.
This file contains a transcript of part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes a presentation by Elder Ray Prince of the Northern Region of the National Aboriginal Veteran's Association on the topic of the situation of Aboriginal veterans in Canada compared to non-native veterans.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sharron Simpson
Description
The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Central Okanagan Regional District by Sharron Simpson, Chairperson. Simpson discusses her viewpoint as a Canadian with little knowledge of Aboriginal peoples. Simpson discusses her limited experiences with First Nations and Inuit people in her youth, the colonial mentality, the sociological concept of anomie, the need for mutual respect and understanding to forge a new relationship, work with the Westbank Indian Band, and concerns about the development of self-government. Simpson also makes a variety of recommendations to the Commission.
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes a presentation of the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability by Ian Hinksman and Sue Gabriel concerning the issue of cultural advancement through writing and publication. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This part includes a presentation for the Lower Fraser Valley Fishing Authority by Ernie Crey and Ken Mallory concerning issues pertaining to the economic independence for the Aboriginal fishing industry in the British Columbia. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This part includes a presentation for the Lower Fraser Valley Fishing Authority by Ernie Crey and Ken Mallory concerning achievement of economic independence for the Aboriginal fishing industry in the British Columbia. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
Transcript of a presentation concerning post-secondary education for the Aboriginal Community. Also included are questions from the assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes a presentation of the United Fishermen and Allied Worker's Union by Dennis Brown concerning the issue of economic independence of the Aboriginal Fishing Community in British Columbia. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dianne Longboat
Description
File contains volume 3 of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion of the volume contains a presentation of Discussion Paper K by Lynn Chabot on behalf of Dianne Longboat on Aboriginal Health Professions on Day 3. Also included are questions regarding this paper and the previous Discussion Papers of the day.
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations made by Lizabeth Hall on adoption and reunification, Sherry Small on Bill C-31 and rights of Aboriginals under the Indian Act and Dennis Fletcher on B.C. Native Housing. Also included are questions from the assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.
This file contains a transcript of part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes opening remarks by Karin Hunt, the moderator for the session and presentations by Rena Kinney, Jessica Lafond, Geraldine Thomas, Brenda Thomas, Rosalind Caldwell, Gloria Lerat, Lillian George, Sophie Thomas, and Betty Ann Barnes and others on the various topics of racism, self-government, Aboriginal woman's issues, taxation, land claims, sexual abuse,healing and the issues of Metis women.