File contains an introductory presentation by Henry Wetelainen of the Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association. He introduces five zone presidents of the Association: Sheilagh Chief, Howard Restoule, Ron Swain, Joe Major and Agnes Lidstone. The zones include 63 communities; Metis communities, off-reserve Aboriginal people, those with band membership, those who are treaty, and have chosen to work within the organization. Wetelainen introduces the first speaker, Ron Swain.

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 file contains presentations of the Luncheon Address by Robert Evans followed by questions on Day 2.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This part includes a presentation given by Barbara Tate and Armand Cardinal at the Mini-Round table discussion on Aboriginal Employment Opportunities.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This part includes a presentation by Peter Verity, Chief Paddy Noskey and Randy Anderson at the Round Table discussion on Mini-Round table on Expanding Aboriginal Employment Opportunities.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This part includes questions and a discussion by the Commissioners, Georges Erasmus and Viola Robinson, and the presenters at the Round Table discussion on. This part includes a presentation by Peter Verity, Chief Paddy Noskey and Randy Anderson at the Mini-Round table on Expanding Aboriginal Employment Opportunities.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Wendake, Quebec City, Quebec, on Tuesday, November 17, 1992. Includes presentations by the Huron-Wendat Nation, other Aboriginal organizations and several academics. For detailed presentation titles see file. File is an English translation of the original French transcript.

File contains an opening ceremony and presentation by Marshall George on behalf of the First Nations Post-Secondary Counselling Unit, from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Radisson Hotel, Ballroom West, London, Ontario, May 12, 1993. George discusses unemployment, related social problems, and post-secondary education issues. Following the presentation Commissioners Erasmus and Chartrand discuss some of these with George.

File contains an opening prayer by Mabel Joe and Opening Remarks by Co-Chair Rene Dussault for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Merritt, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 5, 1992. Commissioner Dussault discusses the composition of the Commission, its mandate and goals, as well as welcoming the participants for this session.

File contains opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westmark Hotel, Whitehorse, Yukon, on Wednesday, November 18, 1992 by Commissioner Georges Erasmus. Erasmus welcomes the participants and explains the Commissions mandate, composition, and goals. He also introduces the Commissioners, including Commissioner for the day Johnny Smith.

This file contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Regina Friendship Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan. This portion of the Commission includes an opening prayer and opening remarks made by the facilitator and the assembled commissioners concerning the composition and the mandate of the Royal Commission as well as the schedule and procedure for the day.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes the opening prayer given by Elder Harvey Anderson and the opening remarks of Byron Stiles, moderator of the Round Table discussion on Healing issues(Body, Mind and Soul) in the Aboriginal Community.

The file contains an opening prayer from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia, Thursday, June 17, 1993. The file also contains a presentation on behalf of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Service Society by Bett Tsa-me-gahl.

File contains remarks and a presentation by Norman Evans, President, Pacific Metis Federation. Evans discusses Aboriginal history pre-contact and how the Metis became "Canada's forgotten people." He shares his frustration in dealing with the Canadian government and as a veteran of many Aboriginal organizations, he hopes this Royal Commission will fulfill its mandate to help make the lives of Aboriginals better. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.

File contains opening remarks by Commissioners Allan Blakeney and Paul Chartrand at the first sitting of the Royal Commission in The Pas, Manitoba. Blakeney reflects on the mandate of the Commission and its composition, while Chartrand reflects on the historical significance of The Pas and his own families association with the community.

File contains opening remarks by Commissioners Allan Blakeney and Paul Chartrand at the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples held at the Edmonton Inn, in Edmonton, Alberta on June 11, 1992. The Commissioners explain the mandate and goals of the Commission for the audience in attendance.

File contains opening remarks by Commissioners Allan Blakeney and Viola Robinson, who explains the purpose and mandate of the Commission. Blakeney introduces Elder Pearl Keenan, Commissioner for the Day, Chief David Keenan and Frank Saligo, Mayor of Teslin, Yukon, who make brief remarks welcoming the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Commissioner Allan Blakeney. He introduces his co-chair, Paul Chartrand, a Metis from Manitoba and also introduces Elder George Lathlin from The Pas.

This file contains opening remarks and introductions by Alma Ransom and Grand Chief Mike Mitchell. Mitchell explains the purpose and goals of the Commission, and he introduces the Commissioners. Mitchell then introduces Jake Thomas, who will give a Wampum Belt Reading.

This file contains opening remarks by Arthur Dedam, Moderator. He introduces the participants for the opening prayers and songs.

This file contains opening remarks by Billy Two Rivers, Commissioner of the Day and Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair.

This file contains opening remarks by Billy Two Rivers and Joseph T. Norton who introduce the Commissioners.

File contains opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Port Alberni, British Columbia on Wednesday, May 20, 1992. Commissioner for the day, Chief Nelson Keitlah, and Co-Chairman Georges Erasmus welcome the participants and discuss the mandate and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Chief Norm Wesley who introduces Commissioners Georges Erasmus and Viola Robinson, Pat Chilton, and Derek McLeod, Youth Commissioner for the Day.

File contains opening remarks by Chief Pat Chilton welcoming attendees to the evening potlatch and hearing. Chilton explains the purpose of the Commission and emphasizes that elders have a large role to play with their presentations. He introduces Chief Norm Wesley of Moose Factory.

This file contains brief opening remarks by Darrell Paul, Moderator. He introduces Ron George, representing the Native Council of Canada.

File contains opening remarks by Ed Sackeney, facilitator and Victor Power, Mayor of Timmins, Ontario, who welcome those in attendance. Bertha Wilson, Commissioner, is introduced.

File contains brief opening remarks by Garnet Landon, Moderator.

File contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair that explains the purpose and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair who explains the purpose and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-chair, that explains the purpose and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus that explain the purpose and goals of the Commission. Erasmus introduces Art Wilson, Commissioner For the Day.

This file contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair, that explains the purpose and goals of the Commission. He introduces Joanne Three Suns, Moderator.

This file contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus and Mary Sillett, Commissioners, who explain the purpose and goals of the Commission. Angus Andersen is introduced as Commissioner of the Day.

This file contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus and Paul Chartrand that explain the purpose and goals of the Commission. Max King, the meeting's moderator, is introduced.

File contains opening remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. Erasmus directs participants to a brochure outlining the Commission's mandate and proposed time length of hearings [possibly going into 1994].

File contains opening remarks by Commissioner Georges Erasmus at the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on June 11, 1992. Erasmus explains the mandate and goals of the Commission for the audience in attendance. He introduces the first speaker, Mary Desmoulin.

This file contains opening remarks by John Lavallee, Moderator; Allan Blakeney, Viola Robinson and Paul Chartrand, Commissioners, then explain the purpose and goals of the Commission in their remarks.

File contains brief opening remarks by Kathy Lane, Commissioner For the Day.

This file contains opening remarks by Lillian McGregor, Moderator and elder of the community of Birch Island, Ontario. Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson explain the purpose and goals of the Commission.

This file contains opening remarks by Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson. She introduces Nelson Mayer, Vice-President, United Native Nations.

File contains opening remarks by Maurice Blondeau welcoming the Commission to Saskatoon.

This file contains brief opening remarks by Max King, Moderator.

The file contains opening remarks by Nelson Mayer, Native Council of Canada. Mayer discusses his organization and thanks the Commission for inviting him to the sitting, as well as the importance of addressing the suicide issue in constituent communities.

File contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair, and Bertha Wilson and Mary Sillett, Commissioners, who explains the purpose and objectives of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair, explaining the purpose and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair, that explains the purpose and goals of the Commission. He introduces Viola Robinson and Mary Sillett, Commissioners.

This file contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair and Mary Sillett, Commissioner, that explain the purpose and goals of the Commission.

This file contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault and Mary Sillett that explain the purpose and goals of the Commission.

File contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson and Mary Sillett, who discuss the purpose and goals of the Commission. Dussault introduces Francis Penashue, Commissioner For the Day. Ben Michel is the facilitator.

This file contains opening remarks by Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson that explain the purpose and goals of the Commission.