File contains a presentation by Tom Dockstader, N'Amerind Friendship Centre. Dockstader discusses N'Amerind's history as one of the oldest Friendship Centres in Canada. Dockstader discusses the mandate and goals of the Centre. Dockstader delivers comments on four areas of interest to the Commission: healing, self-determination, self-government, and relationships between natives and non-natives. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Dockstader, after which the Commission conclude's its' sitting for the day.

This file 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 a questions and comments from the audience and the assembled commissioners, Mary Sillett and Bertha Wilson, regarding the presentation of the United Indian Councils given by Vice-Chief Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux; Greer Atkinson; Laurie Flynn; Chief Jeff Monague and Vice-Chief Mel Jacobs, at a Round Table discussion of Self-Government.

File contains remarks by Karyn Cromarty. Cromarty discusses the issue of post-secondary drop-outs with Commissioner Wilson.

File contains opening remarks by Samaria Reynolds of The Pas, Manitoba. She touches on a variety of issues including education accessibility, medical care for northerners, her own disability and the issues that has raised for her, issues arising with her reinstatement under Bill C31 (which gave many Aboriginal women back their Status under the Indian Act), her children and grandchildren and the experiences they've faced, the problem of youth suicide, and the importance of learning from Elders.

File contains a round table discussion on urban Aboriginal concerns with Bruce Yacatto, Isabel Bassett, Michael Bliss, Janet Maher, Susan Eng, Colleen Wassegijig, and Commissioners Blakeney, Harper, Sillet, and Wilson. The discussion incorporates a wide variety of issue relating to urban Aboriginal peoples including education, social services, community policing, and governance issues.

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 a presentation given by Yvon Lamarche at the Round Table discussion on Healing issues(Body, Mind and Soul) in the Aboriginal Community.

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 opening remarks from Sherry Lawson, moderator of the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

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 a presentation by George St. Germaine at the Round Table discussion on relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

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 a presentation by Jack Mudde and Barb McCahery at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

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 a presentation by Judy Contin at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

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 a presentation by Merle Assance-Beedie at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

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 a presentation by Peggy Monague at the Round Table discussion on Relationship issues with "ourselves, our families and our community."

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a Round Table Session on issues surrounding education reforms in northern and remote communities. Participants in the session are Elder Noel Knockwood, Don Couch, Dan Daniels, Simeonie Nalukturuk, Tim McNeil, Denise Kurszewski, Jose Kusugak, Jean-Paul Oliver, Ernie Lawton, Lena Metuq and Simona Arnatiaq-Barnes. Comments from the floor were made by Rose-Alma McDonald-Jacobs, Bob Turner and Gilbert Whiteduck.

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a Round Table Session on Metis and other Aboriginal Perspectives in Urban Settings on Education. Participating in the session are Elder Noel Knockwood, John Dorion, Brenda Neilson, Gloria Anderson, Cindy Ziorio, Philippe Mailhot, Audreen Hourie, Dianne Cooley, Louis Lamothe, Bonnie Laing and Ron George. Comments from the floor were made by Sheila Genaille, Sandra Delaronde, Rose-Alma McDonald-Jacobs and Ruth Norton.

File contains a summary of the preceding presentation (which can be viewed on this site) entitled "Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 115: Round Table No. 2," by rapporteur Pierre Trudel. Trudel states that "It seems to me that Non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal people are finally getting together. They are rather unanimous in targeting the federal government." Trudel also discusses taxation and competitiveness issues, common projects, land questions, the specific nature of the Oka claim, and the difference between the situation in Quebec and that in Western and other parts of Canada.

The file contains welcoming remarks by Chief Alex Bolton of the Kitsumkalum Band. Chief Bolton welcomes the Commissioners and other participants to the Commission's sitting.

The file contains a Workshop Report for Native Council of Canada by Nelson Mayer. Mayer gives a short summary of the results of his discussion group dealing with suicide and suicide related issues. Mayer discusses colonization, sexual abuse, family violence, and the importance of health and wellness issues generally.

The file contains a Workshop Report for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada by Debbie Klengenberg. Klengenberg gives a short summary of the results of his discussion group dealing with suicide and suicide related issues. Klengenberg discusses education, lack of funding, the importance of health and wellness isues generally, and ideas that have worked in various communities.

Compares political involvement of Sami to the general Norwegian population and finds a high degree of participation with little marginalization or political segregation.

Website contains links to articles on the arts, history, spirituality, language, anthropology, etc.

A study of audio recording by Santu Toney, a Beothuk Indian, recorded in 1910 by Frank Speck, American anthropologist.

A booklet published by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for a younger audience with games, activities, stories and rhymes centered around Indigenous culture.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on April 28, 1980 related to a request by the Saskatoon Indian Metis Friendship Centre to establish a Day Care facility in the city.

Describes Inuit nutritional models as they relate to their culture, identity and diet selection.

"Rankin, Seal Skins Drying on Side of Eskimo House" Rankin Inlet, [NU].

Discusses historical contact between the Sami people and Icelanders.

1 file containing: March 7, 1959: Agenda for the day's cabinet meeting. Includes discussion on sale of a portion of Sarnia Indian Reserve land developers. - April 14, 1959: Agenda for the day's cabinet meeting. Includes discussion on compensation to Indians for air weapons range. - May 19, 1959: Agenda for the day's cabinet meeting. Includes discussion on the sale of Sarnia Indian Reserve lands. - September 2, 1959: Agenda for the day's cabinet meeting. Includes discussion on extension of liquor privileges to Ontario reserves.

Focuses on Aboriginal reaction to European contact and administration.

Study comparing data on various ethnic groups from 1991 census finds Aboriginal peoples reported the lowest rate of self-employment.

Examines the early Seminole history as well as their present state. Interpretation of several words, phrases and names are included.

Record of personal adventures experienced by author while on fact finding mission for President Grant and the U.S. Indian Commission.

Provides information about sustainable initiatives in various First Nations communities throughout Canada. The initiatives focus on economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

Black and white photograph of Metis cowboys Alex Gladstone and Dan Nault, in western cowboy apparel.

Book review of: The Shoshoneans by Edward Dorn, photographs by Leroy Lucas. Edited by Matthew Hofer, Foreword by Simon J. Ortiz.

Reprint of Simon Pokagon's letter to journal regarding the article Naming the Indians and the translation of Indian names to English.

Singatuk standing in front of sled.

Examination of three musical performances and questions raised for further research.

Describes income inequality and its relationship to employment and educational attainment.

Discusses agriculture, housing, and the Indian Training School on a reservation recently visited by author.

Discusses affects of the Removal Act and relocation of the Cherokees.

Ice field with a small boat on a dog sled in the distance near Rankin Inlet, [NU].

Fort Sik Sik was a sod hut about 20 miles (32.5 km.) away from the University of Saskatchewan researcher's base camp.

Two University of Saskatchewan Researchers: Balfour Currie and Yates, with a local Inuit, Singatuk.

A set of 16 photos of Barbara Ross of Stanley Mission smoking a moose hide. Making a raw hide into leather is a long, complicated, and skilled process: these photos show the final step in that process.

Buildings almost completely buried in a snow drift; location unknown. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#9).

Photograph. On information card: Close-up of a pair of snowshoes (not Ethnographical). Snowshoes worn by Dr Mueller-Wille and are Quebec Snowshoes owned by Prof. Williamson. Dungevan Lake Camp, Mackenzie District, N.W.T.