Looks at the fundamental elements of Iroquois society, and the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, which provides an efficient institution of democratic governance, social and economic stability, and a moral equation to achieve peace.
Compares principles of good governance to traditional Aboriginal governance prior to contact. Uses the principles to move forward the reconciliation process.
Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change.
Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Author/Creator
Mark Douglas
Description
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes the opening remarks made by Mark Douglas, moderator of a round table discussion of self-government.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bishop Sjoberg
Dr. Kuhn
Cathy Dorland
Description
The file contains presentations by Bishop Sjoberg, Dr. Kuhn, and Cathy Dorland, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. The Bishop delivers a brief expressing solidarity with Aboriginal Canadians, and contrition for historical wrongs. Bishop Sjoberg then discusses what is necessary for a new relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and some of the work the ELCIC has done to bring this about and increase cross-cultural understanding. Dr. Kuhn discusses self-determination issues in a political and economic sense.
This file contains a presentation by Gerry Pascal and Charlotte Debbane discussing Aboriginal history, culture and spirituality; the Two-Row Wampum, treaties and sovreignty. Debbane's remarks focus on violence against women and she states that women need to be at the forefront to end the violence against women. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
The file contains a presentation by Herb Nabigon. Nabigon, a professor at Laurentian University in the Native Human Services, discusses self-government and "reclaiming the spirit." Nabigon discusses his people's relationship with the federal and provincial governments, rights and responsibilities, and traditional Ojibwa governance concepts. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Sillett discuss some of the issues raised with Nabigon.
File contains a presentation by Marvin Conner. Conner discusses his personal views on Aboriginal spirituality, Native-Newcomer relations, self-government, and related issues. Following Conner's presentation Commissioner Georges Erasmus makes closing remarks, followed by a closing prayer which concludes the Commission's sitting for the day.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Greer Atkinson
Laurie Flynn
Jeff Monague
Mel Jacobs
Description
This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes a presentation by the United Indian Councils given by Vice-Chief Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux; Greer Atkinson; Laurie Flynn; Chief Jeff Monague and Vice-Chief Mel Jacobs, at a Round Table discussion of Self-Government.
This file contains a transcript of part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes a presentation by Vern Solonas of the McLeod Lake Band on the topic of social philosophies of the Aboriginal Community and the non-native community.