Government

Comments on traditional ways of naming, the governmental disk identity system and surname program, census issues for Inuit, and problems with southern conceptions of family and adoption.

Database used for tracking people and community changes using population, education, culture, labour force, wellbeing, income, government, and housing categories. Sources include Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics, Statistics Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Mining Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.

The author, chairman, Committee on Education, Indian-Eskimo Association of Canada, criticizes the Indian Act and describes his personal struggles with being born of Aboriginal parents but not fitting the Indian Act's requirements of what constitutes an Aboriginal person.

Examines the development of Arilla Paper, a viable and sustainable enterprise from natural materials, created by Aboriginal women.

Description of conflict which occurred when government declared all reindeer without earmarks as wild, and therefore available for recreational hunting ; animals actually belonged to two local cooperatives.

Introduction and complete lecture given at 2011 STU Native Awareness Days in Fredericton, Brunswick. Introduction video: duration: 16.27 Lecture audio: duration: 2:09:11.

Comments on ruling giving Bushmen the legal right to live on the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

A general account of the life of Jim Brady.

Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.

James Gray was a farmer who worked for the CCF government in the areas of fish, fur and timber marketing.

An interview with Jim Brady about his life and his memories of the Frog Lake Massacre.

A general account of the life of Jim Brady.

The James Mann Family genealogy was researched and compiled by family member Frank Nash in December 1996. Only the research he compiled on the family of George Gwynne Mann was scanned for this database. Included in this research is G. G. Mann's account of his family's two month captivity in Wandering Spirit's camp from April to June 1885 (see historical note).

Highlights the conditions in La Ronge in the 1930s and 1940s and the first meetings of the Metis Association organized by Jim Brady.

Jean MacKenzie was on the board of directors of the Indian/Metis Friendship Centre in Prince Albert.

Interviewee, in most cases, responds briefly to interviewer's questions about his experiences throughout his life.

A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.

General account of Mr. Ouellette's life; and Metis history.

A general account of the life of Jim Brady.

NOTE: Joan Stanley is a research worker with the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Her mother was Indian and her father white. She shares her experiences of growing up Metis in a white community, of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan and her personal problems.

Joe Amyotte was president of the southern Saskatchewan Metis organization from 1966 and president of the combined southern and northern group until 1970 when he was defeated by Howard Adams. He was responsible for the development of educational upgrading and housing programs for the Metis.

Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.

A postcard of John Carney, the Indian Department Warehouse Manager. On the back of the photograph is written: Early 80's. Most likely meaning 1880s.

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.

John Emms was an Indian agent for the federal government. He talks about work in the Kamsack area as a community development officer. He also disusses attitudes within the Indian Affairs department and the CCF/NDP governments' plans for the Indian and Metis peoples of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Gardiner gives a general account of his life.

John H. Brockelbank was minister in the Dept. of Natural Resources from 1948-56 in the Saskatchewan NDP government. This interview reviews his years in office in relation to the development of the north, development of marketing agencies and cooperatives as well as his impressions of Malcolm Norris.

Mr. McIsaac was a member of the CCF/NDP from its earliest days. He knew Malcolm Norris through the party and through his legal practice.

Focuses on the treatment of detained Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples.

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.

Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.

Looks at systems in four provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba) and England. One section specific to Aboriginal children.

Discusses a demographic shift in international academic feminist organizations and how it has affected these organizations’ view of conflict in Palestine and of the Israeli settler state. Examines global factors that contributed to a historic lack of support for the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign in support of Palestinian sovereignty.

Considers implications of the Royal Proclamation and the meaning of mutual respect originally promised. Duration: 30:50.

Discusses how the Ikalahan people manage 15,000 hectares of ancestral land.

Looks at the reasons for different outcomes between the two communities with similar characteristics.

Book reviews of: Flinders Ranges Dreaming by The Adnyamathanha Storytellers of South Australia and Dorothy Tunbridge. Turning the Tide: A Personal History of the Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines andTorress Strait Islanders by Faith Bandler.

Keith Wright was employed in the penitentiary service and was also the president of the board of directors of the Prince Albert Indian/Metis Friendship Centre.

Ken Collier knew Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady during the 1960s. He describes his time spent talking with both men and contrasts them in character and politics.

Discusses how the myth and ideas it embodies are foundational to a worldview which informs all relationships, codes of behavior, and ways of governing.

Provides overview of Aboriginal groups in Labrador and looks at the emerging government challenges.

Taken from presentation given to the National Aboriginal Health Strategy Working Party by the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Co-operative Limited.