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A Nation within a Nation: the Dependency Theory and the James Bay Cree
Presentation by Blair Paul, Membertou Reserve
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 127: Discussion Paper H by Sandy Baumgartner
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 132: Opening Prayer, Drum Ceremony, Opening comments by Moderator John Stiffarm
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 143 Open Forum: Presentation by Ron-Wayne Hoekstiza
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 155: General Discussion on Suicide Issues
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 155: Opening by Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 155: Opening Remarks by Jane Gottfriedson, Native Women's Association of Canada
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 155: Opening Remarks by Roda Grey, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 54: Battlefords' Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 58: Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 70: Wendake, Quebec City, Quebec
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Conversation between Terry Legge, Wilbert Wesley, Christina Delaney, Elie Chilton, and Phoebe Sutherland
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Discussion between Commissioners and Elders Dominic Eshkakogan, Mary Lou Fox, Rita Corbiere
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Discussion by Florence Hackett
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Discussion Paper by Nancy Van Heest
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Further Comments by Babette Bastien
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Cliff Calliou
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Mary Ann Michel
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Luncheon Address, Robert Evans
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks by Chairperson Maggie Hodgson and Commissioner Rene Dussault
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Prayer, Presentation on behalf of Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Remarks by Nelson Mayer, Native Council of Canada
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Abbie Crook, Representative, Northwest Territories Friendship Centres
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Algonquin College Aboriginal Students
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bryan Pearson
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Cajetan Rich
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Agnes Snow, Canoe Creek Indian Band
Presentation focusing on residential schools and government policy. Snow states that because the federal government wanted to assimilate Aboriginal peoples, they have lost their languages, traditions and values. Family violence, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, unemployment and poor physical and mental health are problematic on her First Nation, and she calls on the Commission to ensure that her First Nation continues to receive government funding to combat these social problems. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief James Firth, Inuvik Gwich'in Council
Presentation on the history of Inuvik including the relocation of people by the government from nearby Aklavik to Inuvik; alcoholism and related social and health problems; the need to prepare for future resource development; the need for cross-cultural co-operation and mutual respect; some of the goals of the Council; the relationship of self-esteem to quality of life; and the need for a "renewed political arrangement with the Government of Canada."
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Joyce Manuel, Lisa Allgaier, and Bob Manuel, Neskonlith Indian Band
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Katie Rich, Davis Inlet
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Kowaintco Shackelly, Chief
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Claire Campbell
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Cold Water Band School
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Danielle Descent
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Debbie Foxcraft, Manager USMA Nuu-Chah-Nulth Housing and Related Infrastructure
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Della Magurie, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Friendship Centre
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dokis First Nation, Chief Tim Restoule
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dominic Eshkakogan
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Elizabeth Hansen, Councillor, Inuvik Native Band
Presenter discusses the importance of promoting, preserving, and maintaining Gwich'in cultural heritage and issues such as economic development, housing, social services, alcoholism, drug, and solvent abuse, justice and health services.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ernest Beck
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Evelyn Ballantyne, Committee Member on Bill C-31 and Edith Young, Swampy Cree Tribal Council
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Fabian Morriseau and Harold Fontaine
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Francois Paulette
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by George Gillies, Inuvik Regional Hospital
In response to a question by Commissioner Allan Blakeney, Gillies discusses the amount of health staff in the Mackenzie Delta area including the proportion of Aboriginal employees, and their positions. Commissioner Mary Sillett also asks a staffing question, and then preceding presenter Patricia Lowe and Allan Blakeney discuss northern community staffing issues.