Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rivard Larouche, President and Jean-Benoit Gagnon, Head, Beaver Reserves Committee, Federation des trappeurs gestionnaires du Quebec
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This file contains a presentation by Rivard Larouche and Jean-Benoit Gagnon that first provides a history of the organization. The presentation focuses on the cultural, sociological and economic aspects of trapping activity in Quebec. Trapping is vital for survival for some trappers; it is also culturally significant with generations of trappers in families. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.