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Report finds there are legal and economic problems with resource sharing resulting from natural resource exploration.

Looks at several different resource developments as case studies.

Website has links to: community businesses, information on duty to consult, economic development, tax programs and bulletins, initiatives, directory, federal benefits and rights, and treaty land.

Comments on specific components of the Calls for Justice for governments and Calls for Justice for industries, institutions, services and partnerships from a legal standpoint.

Author sees reconciliation as a half-hearted measure and instead contends that massive forms of compensation including land, transfers of federal and provincial funds are needed. Essay is adapted from the author’s discussion of reconciliation in Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom. Chapter from Speaking My Truth edited by Shelagh Rogers.

Introduction to special issue.

Briefly argues that the current approach, which focuses on lengthy negotiations leading to significant transfer of jurisdiction will not necessarily result in good governance and that alternatives which distribute power in systems more balanced and integrated with other levels of government is a more realistic way forward.

Gerald Willoughby's book describes his arrival from England to Saskatoon in 1883, and he was among Saskatoon's first citizens. His peaceful dealings with Louis Riel and various chiefs are detailed, particularly those with Chief Whitecap. Willoughby offers an assessment of the lives of aboriginals living near Saskatoon and notes numerous similarities between "the Red Men and the White Men."

Historical note:

Gerald Willoughby (1866-1933) was one of the first citizens of Saskatoon, NWT.

Book reviews of three books: Citizens Plus: Aboriginal Peoples and the Canadian State by Alan C. Cairns; First Nations? Second Thoughts by Tom Flanagan; Ideas in Action: Essays on Politics and Law in Honour of Peter Russell edited by Joseph Fletcher.

Provides a close reading with literary cricism of González’s novel which is set during the Guatemalan civil war. Author examines the Maya responses to this conflict in the context of the social, political, and economic factors, and discusses issues of cultural revitalization, Maya self-determination, education and leadership.

Field test draft.

Interview with the author of Principles of Tsawalka: An Indigenous Approach to Global Crisis Duration: 31:35.

Part two of W.O. Mitchell's article on the life of Louis Riel, beginning with the start of the Northwest Resistance in March 1885, details of the various battles, and ending with a lengthy account of Riel's last days and eventual hanging of Riel on 16 November 1885.

A brochure (en francais) put out by L'Union Nationale Metisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba in commemoration of Louis Riel's contribution towards the birth of Manitoba. Contains historical information on the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870 from an early twentieth century Metis perspective as well as historical notes on the Metis of the North West by Judge L.A. Prudhomme.

Discusses the motive behind British troops being positioned to end the Red River Colony disorders at a time when such actions went against policy.

Discusses some issues that are important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait health workers in the government ordered report Review of Professional Indemnity Arrangements for Health Care Professionals.

Robert Dalby talks about life in the north of Saskatchewan in the 1950s. He discusses the political parties in the north and why some of the CCF programs failed. He also compares the personalities and styles of Jim Brady and Malcolm Norris.

Discusses Jim Brady's philosophy, politics and interests in comparison with Malcolm Norris.

Portrait of Poundmaker Reserve farm instructor who willingly accompanied the Cree to Battleford. From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.

Mrs. Quandt was involved in the CCF party in the 1950s. She gives her personal insights into Jim Brady and Malcolm Norris.

Rod Bishop was raised in Green Lake, Saskatchewan Upon returning to Saskatchewan in the early 1960s, he became involved in the reorganization of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan and was vice president of the amalgamated Metis Society.

File contains a series of negatives from a meeting between Roland Crowe and Civic Officials in Prince Albert. The officials are posing for a portrait in all three. Crowe was Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations at the time, and is on the far left of the negatives. The individual on the far right of all three negatives is Gordon Kirkby, mayor of Prince Albert.

Discusses the factors contributing to the inclusion of Indigenous doctors and institutional change into the health care system.

Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2009.

Business Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2015.

The interview is an account of Ron J. Camponi's life.

Mr. Hook knew Malcolm Norris socially and attended one of his classes in geology. He discusses Norris's life, family, work and attitude to this native ancestry.

Interview includes a general account of Rose Bertha Fleury's life.

Ross Thatcher and an unidentified aboriginal man sitting in a classroom in an unidentified "Indian" school.

Saskatchewan Premier Ross Thatcher stands at the front of a class of Native children in an unidentified "Indian" school.

A photograph of past Saskatchewan Liberal Premier Ross Thatcher speaking to an unidentified Native man on an Indian reserve, circa 1970.

Judge ruled that the Crown could not sue on behalf of victims, which undermined the position that Aboriginals were wards of the state. Article uses new archival documents to document litigation and show the ideological dilemmas faced by the welfare administration.

Summary of two presentations: first outlined models of aggregation, rationales, policy implications; in second, Chief from Beausoleil First Nation in Ontario discussed the Anishnaabe Government Agreement (AGA) and challenges and opportunities stemming from aggregation.

Summary of three presentations: overview of study conducted by the Institute on Governance, discussion of Park Canada's best practices in building relationships with First Nations, and explanation of how the Aboriginal Healing Foundation fulfilled its mandate.

Summarizes presentation based on paper entitled "Exploring Options for Métis Governance in the 21st Century".

RCAP 14 contains the proceedings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples meeting at Port Alberni, British Columbia on Wednesday, May 20, 1992. The presentations therein discuss a variety of topics ranging from education, housing, self-government, and other First Nations issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 177 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is three informal round table discussions on language and culture; remote northern education system; and the Metis and other Aboriginal perspectives in urban settings on education. Preceding each of the round table discussions are presentations focusing on the topic in question. The presentations and discussions can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 2 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 22, 1992. This was the inagural sitting of the Commission and contains a variety of presentations related to various non-Aboriginal Canadian ethnic groups, Metis, and First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 50 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Battlefords' Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to a variety of Aboriginal organizations, agriculture, health care, addictions, the provincial government, the Roman Catholic Church, education and women's and justice issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, on Monday, November 2, 1992. Elder Fred Plain relates an anecdote about cross-cultural understanding, discusses the Aboriginal community in metro Toronto, and welcomes the Commission. Following this are various brief introductory remarks by regional Commission coordinator Pat Chilton, and Commissioners Bertha Wilson, Mary Sillet, and Allan Blakeney.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario. Commissioner Bertha Wilson introduces this second day of the Commission's sitting at the Hotel, and introduces Commissioner for the day, Luanna Dawn Harper.

File contains opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Uashat, Sept-Iles, Quebec, Thursday, November 19, 1992 by Commissioners Rene Dussault, Bertha Wilson, and Paul Chartrand. Commissioner Dussault gives an overview of the composition of the Commission, its goals, and activities. Commissioner Wilson offers her perspective as a Non-Aboriginal member of the Commission and makes remarks on its mandate.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Mani-Utenam, Sept-Iles, Quebec, . File includes a variety of presentations from bands, Aboriginal organizations, a member of Parliament, community groups, individuals, and Church officials. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1992. File contains presentations by academics, individuals, and the Honourable Kim Campbell. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.