File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. File contains a variety of presentations by individuals, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains a presentation by Chris O'Brien. He discusses his views on ecological knowledge and the need for European Canadians to learn from Aboriginal people. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners voice their agreement and thank O'Brien for his presentation.
File contains a presentation by Deputy Minister Joe Hanly on behalf of Titus Alooloo, Minister of Renewable Resources for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Hanly discusses "Aboriginal people's need to use natural resources to sustain themselves," and the "involvement of Aboriginal people in resource management." Hanly discusses co-management agreements and how government can form relationships with Aboriginal peoples to effectively manage natural resources. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Hanly.
File contains a presentation by Earl Dean of Xeno Exploration. Dean, who works for a mineral exploration company, discusses the bond that develops through people working together doing meaningful work, and discusses his experiences working with Cree, Slavey, and Inuit people. Following Dean's presentation are comments by Commissioners Erasmus and Wilson, after which the day's sitting is concluded with a closing prayer by Helena Laroque.
File contains a presentation by Lorne Schollar, Northwest Territories Wildlife Federation. Schollar discusses wildlife management concerns with relation to Aboriginal subsistence harvesting, and access to resource concerns. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of these issues with Schollar.
File contains a presentation by President Jim Evoy, Northwest Territories Federation of Labour. Evoy discusses Aboriginal employment and labour unions as a vehicle for social change. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the issues raised with Evoy.
File contains a presentation by Doug Willy, Human Resources Manager and Tom Holford, General Manager of NWT Chamber of Mines. Willy and Holford discuss the involvement of Aboriginal people in development, employment, and training. Following the presentation Willy and Holford discuss some of the issues raised with the assembled Commissioners.