Social Science and Medicine, vol. 52, no. 4, February 2001, pp. 635-650
Description
Explores risk and its consequences for medical intervention by focusing on biomedical practices surrounding diabetes care among First Nations on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Provides discussion of the Powley case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal held that Métis are a people with comparable rights to those of First Nations.
Native Studies Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 1992, pp. 47-55
Description
Authors contend that Hansen's, paper which contends that fishing promises made to the Ojibway in1873 are the same as in Treaty 3, cannot be translated literally in spoken Ojibway.
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Toronto, 2001. Department of Adult Education, Community Development, and Counselling Psychology, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-25
Description
Discusses how the Niagara Regional Native Center operates a therapeutic health program which utilizes both traditional and western health care practices.
Includes brief description of child welfare in Ontario and the current context, discusses effects of the provincial moratorium on new agency designations, and makes specific recommendations to Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services with respect to service provision, relationships with mainstream Children's Aid Societies, funding, capacity building and staff retention.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 149-160
Description
Describes the value of using Indigenous knowledge (TEK) from residents of Fort Albany First Nation to provide information about places of environmental concern near Fort Albany, Ontario.
RCAP 34 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern Lights Secondary School, Moosonee, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations from teachers and students at the school. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 37 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to Friendship Centres, education, children and women's issues, Bill C-31 and Metis issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Native Canadian Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. Commissioners Dussault and Erasmus welcome the participants and discuss the Commissions' mandate and goals.
RCAP 47 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Native Canadian Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations from a variety of First Nations and Metis organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 49 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in the Oak Room, Ramada Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims, self-government, alcohol and drug abuse issues, education and tourism. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 52 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims and self-government, education, economic development, friendship centres, Aboriginal war veterans and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, on Monday, November 2, 1992. Elder Fred Plain relates an anecdote about cross-cultural understanding, discusses the Aboriginal community in metro Toronto, and welcomes the Commission. Following this are various brief introductory remarks by regional Commission coordinator Pat Chilton, and Commissioners Bertha Wilson, Mary Sillet, and Allan Blakeney.
RCAP 58 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to a variety of issues including midwifery, housing, justice, and child and family services. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario. Commissioner Bertha Wilson introduces this second day of the Commission's sitting at the Hotel, and introduces Commissioner for the day, Luanna Dawn Harper.
RCAP 59 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations including a round table discussion on Urban concerns, various Aboriginal organizations in Toronto, the United Church Native Solidarity Circle, and a series of individual presentations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 65 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Senator Hotel, Timmins, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims and self-government, health and addiction programs, economic development, education and friendship centres. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Donald McKinnon
Dennis Prince
Description
RCAP 66 contains files for a special consultation session during a sitting of the Royal Commission for Aboriginal Peoples in the Senator Hotel, Timmins, Ontario. The subject is resource development and Aboriginal land claims. The panel includes Donald McKinnon and Dennis Prince, both previous speakers, and John Farrington serves as facilitator.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Wendake, Quebec City, Quebec, on Wednesday, November 18, 1992. Includes presentations by the Huron-Wendat Nation, other Aboriginal organizations and several academics. For detailed presentation titles see file. File is an English translation of the original French transcript.
File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1992. Chairperson Murray Sinclair gives a brief introduction, followed by a prayer delivered by Elder Ernie Benedict. Commissioner Erasmus welcomes the participants to this sitting and explains its purpose as a round table on justice system issues. Commissioner Dussault delivers an address (partially in English, partially in French) on justice issues that will be examined.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1992. File contains presentations by academics, individuals, and the Honourable Kim Campbell. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains a panel discussion of previous presenters from the day's sitting and audience participants on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada. Following this is a closing prayer and the adjournment of the day's proceedings.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, November 26, 1992. File contains the opening prayer and opening remarks for the day's sitting which involves a round table discussion panel on justice issues.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, November 26, 1992. File contains day two of the Commission's round table on justice issues with a wide array of participants. For detailed information see table of participants. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains opening prayers and opening remarks by Murray Sinclair, and Commissioner Bertha Wilson for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, November 27, 1992.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. File contains Day Three of the Commission's round table on justice issues with a wide array of participants. For detailed information see table of participants. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Confortel in Val D'or, Quebec, Monday, November 30, 1992. File contains presentations by civic officials, Aboriginal organizations, and individuals. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 1, 1992. File contains presentations by First Nations and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 1, 1992. Facilitator Charles Fox introduces the opening speakers: Mayor of Sioux Lookout Lawrence Martin, Chairman of the Windigo Tribal Council Frank McKay, Member of Parliament for Kenora-Rainy River Bob Nault, and Commissioner Paul Chartrand. All these speakers make welcoming remarks to the Commission in the order given.
File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Windigo First Nations Band Office, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 2, 1992. Commissioner Bertha Wilson explains the mandate, composition, and goals of the Royal Commission. Wilson welcomes the participants and discusses the purpose of the day's sitting which is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth in the community to voice their concerns and issues.