Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 79: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks by Commissioner Bertha Wilson
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 79: Ottawa, Ontario
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Dean James MacPherson, Rapporteur's Report, Closing Remarks and Closing Prayer
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Ann Bayne
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Ben Michel, Facilitator
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Greg Newley
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Linda Chipesia
Presentation relating to land claims and self-government. The presenter believes that "(T)he difficulty of self-government and land claims is that although it is aimed at reviving the culture and identity of Indian people, it is only accessible to those who are educated and trained in the political, legal and economic intricacies of a non-Indian system."
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Peter Kelly, Elder (Via Translator)
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Alfred Scow
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Andrew Rickard
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Anthony Francis, Former Chief, Big Cove, New Brunswick
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Barbara Johnson
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief David Keenan
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief David Keenan, Teslin Tlingit Nation, Yukon
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Kowaintco Shackelly, Chief
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Lindsay Cyr and Felix Musqua, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Clifton (Francis) Simon, Resident, Big Cove, New Brunswick
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Corinne Chappell
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Councillor Cy Standing
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dave Barron, First Vice-president of the Pacific Metis Federation
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Diane Petersen
Presenter gives an overview of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement which applies to part of the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Elmer Herman, Metis Nation
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Frances Hudon, Director General Investigations, Office of the Public Protector
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Gilbert Pilot, Nitassinan Coalition
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Gloria Christmas, Native Justice Court Worker
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Gordon McGregor, Chief of Police, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Council
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Herb George, Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by International Labour Organization, John Harker, Canadian Representative
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Jerry Wetzel, Conne River
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by John Giokas
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Council, Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Leonard Mandamin
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Lisa Galak, Tseshaht, Environment
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Margaret Donovan, Vice-President, Gwich'in Tribal Council
Presenter discusses: the history of the Gwich'in people including the signing of Treaty 11 in 1921; land claim issues; language rights and recognition; self-governance and intergovernmental relations; and cultural, educational, and quality of life concerns.