Case studies of five sets of negotiations: federal self-government, federal health care transfer, Aboriginal Fishing Strategy, bilateral processes with British Columbia, and with third party stakeholders. Each analyzed in terms of will, policy coherence, mandate, and process.
John Cook gives his impressions of Jim Brady and Malcolm Norris. He talks about the effects of welfare on the northern way of life and the government programs in the north.
Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.
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.