Examines sentencing circles and their potential to change the lives of victims, offenders, and community; also looks at a new relationship between community and government.
Consists of an interview with non-Indian employed at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in Regina. At the time of the interview he was writing a book on the history of the Metis nation.
Looks at the revival of traditional justice systems and the use of standardized initiatives like the Maori family conferencing model and the sentencing circle.
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.