Topics include context, healing journey and resiliency theory, culturally appropriate evidence-informed practices and examples of programs in Canada and the United States.
Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
RCAP 155 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 1993. The file contains presentations by a variety of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis organizations. Presentations can be viewed individually on this site.
The file contains a general discussion of participants on suicide issues. Chairperson Maggie Hodgson facilitates a discussion between previous presenters and attendees Roda Grey, Diana Delorme, Sharon Jinkerson, Arnold Cheechoo, Adamie Sallualuk, and Caroline Ennis. Grey and Jinkerson's presentations are available for viewing elsewhere on this site. Issues discussed include language accessibility of suicide prevention services, assistance for non-status people, physical and sexual abuse, adoptive and foster parenting issues, and counsellor burnout.
The file contains opening remarks by Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council. Hamelin thanks the Commission for inviting the Council to participate, and discusses the seriousness of the suicide problem in Canadian Aboriginal communities.
The file contains opening remarks by Jane Gottfriedson, Native Women's Association of Canada. Gottfriedson discusses the importance of the suicide issue in Aboriginal communities nationally, and expresses her enthusiasm for the day's sitting and workshops.
The file contains opening remarks by Roda Grey, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. Grey, who works for Pauktuuit Inuit as the health coordinator, delivers opening remarks thanking the Commission for inviting her organization and discussing the importance of addressing the suicide issue to Inuit communities.
RCAP 156 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 8, 1993. The file contains comments or recommendations by representatives of Aboriginal groups.
RCAP 176 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is two informal round table discussions on education. Preceding the discussions are two presentations focusing on the topic.
RCAP 177 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is three informal round table discussions on language and culture; remote northern education system; and the Metis and other Aboriginal perspectives in urban settings on education. Preceding each of the round table discussions are presentations focusing on the topic in question. The presentations and discussions can be viewed individually on this site.
RCAP 178 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is an informal round table discussion on the topic of "Education as a Tool for Self-sufficiency." Preceding the discussion are two presentations focusing on a Discussion Paper of the topic and a presentation of a Model of an Aboriginal Education Initiative for the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.
This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. These are closing remarks made by Ruth Norton and George Erasmus.
This file contains closing remarks by the workshop participants of the previous day (7 June 1993). They include Bev Julian, Native Women's Association; Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council; Monica Ittusardjuat, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada and Nelson Mayer, Native Council of Canada. They offer general remarks about proposed suicide prevention conferences, and propose a future mini Round Table on suicide prevention with the Commissioners.
This file contains an individual presentation by Arnie General that expresses frustration with a number of topics, including taxation, Bill C-31, the Indian Act, and treaty obligations. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, June 28, 1993. Commissioner Georges Erasmus introduces the other Commissioners in attendance and discusses the Commission's hearings to date on the High Arctic Relocation, and the purpose of this sitting which is to hear witness testimony from non-Inuit sources involved with the High Arctic Relocation.
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 1993. Following an opening prayer Chairperson Maggie Hodgson delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Commissioner Rene Dussault who discusses the composition, mandate, and goals of the Commission. Dussault also addresses the topic of this particular sitting, which deals with the problem of suicide in Aboriginal communities.
This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. These are the opening remarks made by Elder Noel Knockwood and the prayer by Elder William Commanda.
This file contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This portion is of opening remarks made by Georges Erasmus, Rene Dussault and Chairperson Ruth Norton preceding the discussions and presentations focusing on education. Their remarks were focused on the mandate and composition of the Commission as well as the procedure the day's events.
The file contains opening remarks by Nelson Mayer, Native Council of Canada. Mayer discusses his organization and thanks the Commission for inviting him to the sitting, as well as the importance of addressing the suicide issue in constituent communities.
This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is an overview of Discussion Paper No. 4, regarding situations where Metis and other Aboriginal people in urban settings are given the opportunity to create and administer their own education systems, presented by Louis Lamothe.
This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is an overview of Discussion Paper No.6 written by Dr. Brent Galloway from Saskatchewan Indian Federated College concerning the retention of Native Language. The overview is given by Dr. Eber Hampton, president of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Josepi Padlayat
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This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is an overview of Discussion Paper No. 7, "Housing Our Past; Creating Our Future." by Sheila Watt-Cloutier on the problems of remote and northern communities with regard to reforms considered in Aboriginal education in other regions. The overview is presented by Josepi Padlayat.
This file contains a presentation by Alwyn Morris, Canadian Olympic medal winner in 1984. He sought in 1986 to establish an organization for Aboriginal sport development, but was turned down by the Department of Indian Affairs. Eventually Morris created his own foundation in 1988. He eventually received some funding from Indian Affairs and now calls to the Commission to ensure funding continues for this essential organization for Aboriginal youth. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Armand Brousseau
Pierre Desnoyers
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The file contains a presentation by Armand Brousseau and Pierre Desnoyers. Brousseau and Desnoyers relate their experiences with the High Arctic Relocation as witnesses who lived in Resolute Bay at the time and served with the Canadian Armed Forces. Following their testimony the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with them.
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Brent G. Sivertz
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The file contains a presentation by Brent G. Sivertz, Former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. Gerard Kenney assists Mr. Sivertz as he is feeling ill. The presentation deals with the High Arctic Relocation program, the rationale behind it, and Mr. Sivertz's role in it. Sivertz claims that some of the allegations made at earlier Commission hearings were untrue, and that no Inuit were forcibly relocated. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners question Sivertz on the contents of his presentation.
The file contains a presentation by Bev Julian, Native Women's Association of Canada. Julian discusses the personal impact of suicide on herself, her training both as a social worker and a traditional healer, and some of the work she has done which has healed people who were considering suicide. Following her presentation Chairperson Hodgson thanks her for sharing her views.
This file contains a presentation by Bob Moore relating to forestry in the Six Nations Confederacy. Moore states that the federal government is not doing enough to protect the forests in the Six Nations area, and states that "successful management of reserve forests would yield social and economic benefits both to the bands and to the federal government.
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Bob Pilot
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The file contains a presentation by Bob Pilot. Pilot, who was an RCMP officer at Craig Harbour and Grise Fiord in the 1950s, discusses his experiences related to the High Arctic Relocation program. Following his statement the assembled Commissioners question Pilot on the contents.
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Bud Neville
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The file contains a presentation by Bud Neville. Neville, a former employee of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, discusses his experiences in Resolute Bay, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut) with regard to the High Arctic Relocation program. Following Neville's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with him.
The file contains a presentation by Connie Chartrand, Metis National Council. Chartrand, family violence coordinator for Metis Women of Manitoba, discusses her work establishing self-help groups for Metis women, and her concerns about the possibility of suicides in some instances related to family violence and breakdowns.
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Dan Soberman
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The file contains a presentation by Dan Soberman. Soberman, an academic and lawyer, discusses a variety of evidence pertaining to both the intent and implementation of the High Arctic Relocation program. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the contents and some of the issues raised with Soberman.
This file contains a presentation by Doug Maracle relating to the Woodland Cultural Centre's commitment to ongoing research, education, acquisition of resource materials, the development of First Nations language-based resources, library, museum and art collections, while maintaining standard recognized by academic and professional communities.
The file contains a presentation by Doug Wilkinson. Wilkinson discusses his experiences with the High Arctic Relocation both in Ottawa and the Arctic during the early 1950s. Wilkinson was a film-maker with the National Film Board of Canada who lived amongst the Inuit in the High Arctic.
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Graham Rowley
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The file contains a presentation by Dr. Graham Rowley. Rowley, a retired professor and public servant, discusses his experiences with the Inuit in relation to the High Arctic Relocation program, and associated issues. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Rowley.
The file contains an address by Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Dr. Paul R. King of the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital. Dr. King discusses suicide prevention and crisis intervention counselling adding the caveat that attendees may or may not think his methods relevant, but that is for them to decide.
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Gerrard Kenney
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The file contains a presentation by Gerard Kenney. Kenney, a telecommunications engineer with Bell Canada in the 1960s and early 1970s, discusses his experiences traveling to the High Arctic Relocation communities of Pond Inlet, Grise Fiord, and Resolute Bay during this era. Kenney also discusses his research at the National Archives in the early 1990s seeking to find evidence of Canadian intentions, or as he calls it, the "smoking gun," behind the High Arctic Relocation program.
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Gordon Robertson
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The file contains a presentation by Gordon Robertson. Robertson, a federal civil servant during the time of the High Arctic Relocation, testifies on the government's intentions with regard to Inuit policy, Arctic policy, and sovereignty issues during the era. Robertson also gives his view of Inuit testimony on the relocation and his own visits to Resolute Bay during the 1950s. The assembled Commissioners question Robertson on some of his testimony.
The file contains a presentation by Joe Karetak, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. Karetak discusses programs to deal with suicide issues in the Keewatin Region of the Northwest Territories (now Nunavut). Karetak also discusses some of the language difficulties involved with operating the Keewatin Crisis Line, participation of elders, and costs.
The file contains a presentation by Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council. Hamelin discusses funding issues for the Metis, some examples of suicides that occurred amongst that community in Alberta, and the role of the Metis Services Organization, and Native Brotherhood in Alberta.
The file contains opening remarks by Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson. Hodgson discusses her personal involvement in the area of suicide prevention, labour market analysis, and training issues in the health field.
This file contains a presentation by Mario Paradis and Rene Boileau whose organization "brings together Metis and non-status Indians of Quebec, to have their status concretely recognized; to study, promote, protect and develop the material, cultural, social, economic and political interests of its members in every way possible; and to maintain a permanent secretariat in order to develop links among the members. The speakers also address the difficulty of determining the origin of the Canadian Metis.
This file contains a presentation by Patrick J. Lavelle, Robert Campbell and Steven Christianson that focuses on their organization's attempts to bridge the gap economically between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Canada. The presenters call for the formation of an Aboriginal development bank, and for the creation of an education foundation to assist young Aboriginals to remain in high school and to consider careers in business or as entrepreneurs.