File contains a presentation by Chris Axworthy relating to his constituency that encompasses a large Aboriginal population made up of status Indians living off-reserve, as well as non-status Indians and Metis people. He is aware of the feeling of disfranchisement of urban Aboriginal people, the need for self-government, and for more funding for Aboriginal post-secondary education. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by James McNinch and Donna Doepker concerning the financial debt incurred by Metis students as they access post-secondary education. They call for "the reinstitution of the bursary program based on academic merit and financial need for students of Metis and non-status Indian ancestry." Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 44, 1979-1980, pp. 135-142
Description
Overview of the summer Program of Legal Studies for Native People and the goals and future of the Native Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, including funding issues.