Canadian Issues, Aboriginal Immigrant Relations Today, Summer, 2012, pp. 24-25
Description
Introduces project that brought together new immigrants, urban Aboriginals and local First nations to discuss their ancestral histories.
To access article scroll to p. 24.
This file contains "Sinasia Remembers" the reminiscences of Harriet E. Gerry (unpublished), and published articles about her work nursing among the Indians of western Canada. Her extensive memoir is made up of several short stories and anecdotes about the many communities she worked in. These include Onion Lake, Kehewin Reserve, Leask, Sturgeon Lake, Cold Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, One Arrow Reserve, Piapot Reserve and many in British Columbia later in her career.
Goals of review were to develop a population and health status profiles, review existing resources, recommend new services, and develop an implementation and evaluation plan.
International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership 2015
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Carol Hopkins
Description
Looks at transforming the mental health systems and services using Indigenous knowledge and culture, to benefit Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Presentation from the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership meeting held September 21-22, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C.
Duration: 19:06.
File contains a portion 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 volume contains presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, two round table discussions, a keynote luncheon address and a plenary session with general discussions of Day 1.
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Cedar Bough Cleansing, Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, June 2, 1993. Following an opening prayer, moderator for the day Darlene Kelly discusses the "traditional Native family life cycle," and the impact that residential schools have had on it, which will be the theme for the day's presentations.
File contains the transcript of a portion 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 discussions of a Plenary Session on all the issues raised during the day. Also a closing prayer is noted to close Day 1.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a portion 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 file contains presentations of four community medical initiatives followed by questions on Day 2.
The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Elder Margaret Harris. Harris discusses her experiences as a foster parent and the importance of listening to the teachings of one's elders.
The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Nancy Van Heest. Van Heest discusses family violence and spousal abuse, specifically the approach of her program entitled "Urban Images." Van Heest also addresses some of the systemic causes of the problems her program treats.
The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Terry Netsena. Netsena, a member of the Aboriginal Women's Council, presents the historical background of that organization and discusses its' operations in areas such as justice. Netsena also makes some recommendations to the Commission regarding policing, police training, sexual assault laws, and women who are being stalked.
File contains the transcript of a portion 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 introduction of moderator Peter Ernerk and the presentation of Discussion Paper C given by Dr. Clare Brant on Day 1.
File contains the transcript of a portion 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 D written by Professor Emma LaRocque but given by Jo-Anne Daniels on Day 1. Also contained are a series of questions from the audience regarding this paper and that previously presented paper by Dr. Clare Brant.
The file contains an opening prayer from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia, Thursday, June 17, 1993. The file also contains a presentation on behalf of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Service Society by Bett Tsa-me-gahl.
File contains a presentation by Gerri Collins, Second Vice-Chairman, British Columbia Association of Friendship Centres. She introduces Wilfred Price and Wally Samuel, members of the executive of the British Columbia Association of Friendship Centres. Collins gives a brief history of the Canadian Friendship Centre movement. She questions the validity of holding discussions around urban Aboriginal self-government without the involvement of the BC Association of Friendship Centres, the only urban Aboriginal organization which has a mechanism in place already.
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 presentation by Professor Vance Peavy concerning the health system in the Aboriginal community. 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 presentation by Rhea Joseph of the British Columbia Native Brotherhood concerning the health care system and social issues in the Aboriginal community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
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 presentation the Native Homemakers Association of British Columbia by Brenda Wesley and Florence Hackett concerning the economic independence and social justice for the family in the Aboriginal community. 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
Description
File contains a portion 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.