Explains how the Federal government initially failed to inform people about the mercury poisoning of fish. Programs are now in place to say what species are most poisonous, and where it is safe to fish.
Duration: 5:15
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, March 1980, pp. 10-12
Description
Recounts the events leading up to the formation of NAMHA, which was formed in part because of the large number of suicides which were occurring due to substance abuse.
Pierre Carriere was a close friend of Jim Brady. He talks about the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present ; Jim Brady's role as a leader in the community ; the fishing and forestry industry ; the CCF government and its programs ; Malcolm Norris and his activities ; the effect of the war on the town and the role of the Legion.
Purpose of commission was to investigate methods of consultation which would ensure Indian and Inuit participation in decisions about the health care programs affecting them, and to make a recommendation as to which one should be adopted by the Department of Health and Welfare.
This pamphlet describes the religious beliefs of Aboriginals in Saskatchewan, incorporating rituals, shamans and sun dances in the days before contact with modern beliefs that include Christianity.
A summary of what the Treaty #6 elders have said in interviews about the nature of the treaty and the rights guaranteed to the Indian people by treaty.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 4, no. 2, June 1980, p. 3
Description
Editor briefly reports on his role organizing a section of the, First Pan-Pacific Conference on Drugs and Alcohol held at Canberra, Australia February-March 1980.