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

Three speakers provided overview of the issue and looked at contemporary and potential mechanisms for dealing with issues.

Rowena McLellan was the first president of the Indian/Metis Friendship Centre in Prince Albert.

RCAP 1 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 21, 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 10 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Kingsclear, New Brunswick, on May 19, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations and issues. For detailed information see presentations listed under RCAP10.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, two round table discussions, a keynote luncheon address and a plenary session with general discussions of Day 1.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains presentations of four community social initiatives followed by questions, four community medical initiatives followed by questions, a keynote luncheon address, the presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, a Round Table discussion and a closing plenary session with general discussions of Day 2.

File contains Volume 3 of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains presentations of four discussion papers followed by questions, a Round Table discussion, a summary by Rapporteur of Day 3 and closing remarks that includes a presentation to Elders.

RCAP 11 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Joe A. Ross School, The Pas, Manitoba. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations, Metis, Civic, Educational organizations and individual's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 111 contains Volume 2 of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations groups concerned with education, law & justice as well as groups presenting regarding health issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 112 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Kahnawake, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to economic development, youth recreation, education and health care.

RCAP 113 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Kahnawake, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to economic development, women's issues, education and health care.

RCAP 114 contains files from a round table sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec on Friday, May 7, 1993. This sitting of the Commission deals with establishing dialogue between the people of the Oka region, the town of Oka, and the Parish of Oka. The transcript of this sitting in French. For the English translation and individual presentation information see the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 115 on this site.

RCAP 115 contains files from a round table sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec on Friday, May 7, 1993. This sitting of the Commission deals with establishing dialogue between the people of the Oka region, the town of Oka, and the Parish of Oka. For the original French text see the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 114 on this site.

RCAP 117 contains files from a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario on Tuesday, May 11, 1993. This sitting of the Commission contains official and individual presentations from a variety of Aboriginal organizations, followed by a round table discussion on education and youth issues.

RCAP 118 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Regina Friendship Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations groups concerned with education, economic development, agriculture, and the justice system as well as a Round Table discussion on youth participation. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 119 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations groups concerned with social services and policy; economic development; cultural preservation and relations; the treaty rights of Urban Indians and Metis federally and provincially; housing; employment; and the justice system.

RCAP 12 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Joe A. Ross School, The Pas, Manitoba. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations, women's, youth, educational organizations and individual's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 120 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Chippewa Community Centre, Sarnia, Ontario, Monday, May 10, 1993. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations by various individuals, Aboriginal and community groups.

File contains an opening ceremony and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Radisson Hotel, Ballroom West, London, Ontario, May 11, 1993. Following an opening ceremony and an introduction by Moderator Lucille Kewayosh, Commissioners Paul Chartrand and Georges Erasmus discuss the composition, mandate, and goals of the Commission to date.

RCAP 121 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Radisson Hotel, Ballroom West, London, Ontario, May 11, 1993. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations by various Aboriginal and community organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 122 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Radisson Hotel, Ballroom West, London, Ontario, May 12, 1993. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations by various individuals, Aboriginal and community organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 123 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 presentations of groups concerned with veterans, the disabled and seniors, housing, child welfare and language preservation.

RCAP 124 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 presentations of individuals made at a Round Table concerned with Healing (Body, Mind and Soul); a Round Table dealing with Relationships; and a Round Table discussing the topic of Self-Sufficiency of the Aboriginal Community.

RCAP 125 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 presentations of individuals made at a round table concerned with self-government; presentations dealing with Youth; presentations discussing the topic of Aboriginal women in the Aboriginal community; as well as presentations dealing with the Orillia Fish Weirs and a separate presentation concerning the "Extinguishment of Treaty Rights."

The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Thursday, May 13, 1993. File contains a variety of discussion paper presentations on urban Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan.

RCAP 128 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to culture, economic development, forestry, friendship centres, education and health care.

RCAP 129 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to post-secondary education, off-reserve life, taxation and Bill C-31.

RCAP 13 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Big Cove, New Brunswick. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations, women's, children's, educational and individual issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lethbridge Lodge, Ballroom A, Lethbridge, Alberta. It contains presentations by a variety of individuals discussing racism issues.

The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lethbridge Lodge, Ballroom A, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, May 25, 1993. File contains presentations by a variety of individuals, Aboriginal and community groups.

The file contains an opening ceremony and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lethbridge Lodge, Ballroom A, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, May 25, 1993. Moderator Reggie Crowshoe welcomes the participants after which Commissioner Georges Erasmus makes mention of the fact that the hearings are primarily concerned with suggesting solutions rather than highlighting problems in communities.

RCAP 133 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to forestry, women's rights, land claims, self-government and tourism.

RCAP 134 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to hunting and trapping, sports, elders' rights, post-secondary education, land claims, self-government and mining.

RCAP 135 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to Aboriginal women's rights, Hydro Quebec and friendship centres.

RCAP 136 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to Metis rights, education, Hydro-Quebec, the United Church of Canada and self-government.

RCAP 137 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Coast Inn of the West Terrace, British Columbia, on Tuesday, May 25, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations on behalf of First Nations, individuals, and the Kermode Friendship Centre.

RCAP 138 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in the Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This portion includes presentations of individuals made at Round Tables concerned with addictions, racism, women's and elders' issues, urban affairs, business and economic development, Bill C-31 and Metis rights.

RCAP 138 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in the Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This portion includes presentations of individuals made at Round Tables concerned with addictions, education, business and economic development and employment. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

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 140 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Highliner Inn of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, on Tuesday, May 26, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations on behalf of the municipal government, and a variety of community groups, labour and business organizations.

RCAP 141 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations of individuals dealing with Aboriginal partnerships and relationships with municipal government; social development; education in health care; veterans' issues and presentations discussing the topic of Aboriginal Women in the Aboriginal Community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow each presentation which can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 141a contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations of individuals dealing with various topics concerning self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; social issues confronting Aboriginal families; Aboriginal health issues; concerns of the Metis people provincially and nationally; youth activities and concerns; relationship with the RCMP and the Aboriginal Community; and finally the right of Aboriginals in British Columbia.

RCAP 142 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the President Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario, on Monday, May 31, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by community Elders.

RCAP 143 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the President Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by individuals and an open discussion forum.

RCAP 144 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Monday, May 31, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations and Metis organizations.

RCAP 145 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies, and community groups.

RCAP 138 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include the arts, education, legal issues, economic development and employment.

RCAP 147 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include business and economic development, hunting and trapping, employment, education, child abuse, and churches and corporate responsibility.

RCAP 148 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include community policing, substance abuse, Metis and Non-Status rights, the arts, the environment. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.