Sports & Games

File contains a presentation by Chief Paul Sam. Chief Sam comments on the preceding presentations of Cathy Rutherford, and the two Roman Catholic Peace and Development Group presenters. Following this Sam invites the Commissioners to come in six months time and take in an Aboriginal fastball tournament. Following the Chief's remarks Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand discuss this with him.

File contains a presentation by Chief Stewart Paul of the Tobique First Nation. Paul welcomes Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson to Tobique, then proceeds to discuss the history of the First Nation, its part in Pre-Confederation Treaties, the creation of their reserve, its war veterans in numerous global conflicts, notable individuals from Tobique, and some of the economic and social concerns faced by the nation. Paul also elaborates on some of the programming undertaken by the community to deal with these concerns.

File contains a presentation by the Coldwater Band School. School. The presentation is made up of comments by multiple students at both the elementary and secondary level highlighting collective concerns such as the physical, mental, and environmental well-being of their community. 15 students and staff speak in total. Following the presentations are comments by Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thanking the presenters for their contributions.

File contains an individual presentation by Danny Henry who relates his experiences as an athlete and how it helped him be a role model for others. Henry does not see the same possibilities available for his children and asks the Commission for more sports funding. He draws attention to the numerous national and international Aboriginal sporting events that have been established in the last 20-25 years and asks that government funding of sport activities be increased for Canadian Aboriginal youth.

File contains a presentation by Doug Anguish, Member of the Legislature. Anguish discusses his experiences as a life-long resident of what he terms northwestern Saskatchewan (Meadow Lake-Battlefords area), and MLA for the Battlefords Consituency. Specifically he discusses the Indian Act and the need to replace it, the situation of Indian and Metis youth in the area, and economic concerns. Following the presentation is a discussion between Anguish and Commissioners Blakeney and Erasmus on these issues.

File contains a presentation by Eric J. Large focusing on major issues affecting his First Nation - lack of proper housing, education, lack of available capital funds to implement various economic development opportunities, recreation for youth and health care. Chief Carl Quinn gives closing remarks to Large's presentation, and then he and Large engage in a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by George Rich discussing substance abuse and the lack of recreational facilities and educational opportunities for the youth of Davis Inlet. Rich calls for an Innu-run treatment centre for youth and adults and a permanent RCMP station in Davis Inlet and asks the help of the Commission to achieve this. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Joe Major of the Southern Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association focusing on health and justice issues and sport and recreation. He introduces the next speaker, Agnes Lidstone.

File contains a presentation by John Andersen. Andersen dscusses recreation, schools, youth, and related community issues. Following the presentation is a brief discussion between Andersen and Commissioner Dussault.

File contains a presentation by Kim Beaudin explaining her role as developing programs and services for urban Aboriginals especially for children and youths. Programs include hoop dancing, drumming, pow-wow dancing, story-telling and Aboriginal arts and crafts. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Mary Rose Maksagak discussing the lack of recreation facilities, housing and educational opportunities in Cambridge Bay. She hopes that Grades 11 and 12 will be offered soon as students must leave home to finish high school in Yellowknife. She calls on the Commission to help with proposed funding for a new building that would hold Grades 9-12 under one roof. A lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Peggy Sinclair focusing on recent cuts in funding and the resulting loss in programs and services at the Slave Lake Friendship Centre and at other Friendship Centres in northern Alberta. She provides statistics for funding cuts throughout the 1980s and calls on the Commission to help secure funding for essential programs. Following the presentation is a lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

This file contains a presentation by Rhonda Alain discussing her group's research project that identifies concerns and issues that impact on the lives of Aboriginal youth and finding solutions to those concerns. She calls for Canada-wide Aboriginal youth groups; school curricula to include an accurate history of Aboriginal peoples; healing circles that include involvement of elders; and recreation programs that promote positive self-image for Aboriginal youth. A lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains remarks by Stanley McLeod, Metis Youth of Stanley Mission. Stanley remarks that earlier presenter Winston McKay "covered all the issues that I was going to talk about, so I cut out most of the things." McLeod goes on to highlight that the Metis of the north have very limited resources to operate programs with, and asks for more help with recreation facilities and substance abuse.

File contains a presentation by Tom Wesley, Coach, First Nations Running Club. Wesley, an Ojibway from the Lac Sioux Reserve in Northern Ontario, gives a brief history of Native running, and a brief history of the First Nations Running Club. Following the presentation are remarks by Commissioner Chartrand and Dussault on its contents and the closing of the day's proceedings.

File contains a presentation by Tony Sinclair, Student, Anicinabe School. Sinclair, who is Junior Chief of Anicinabe School highlights a variety of concerns including: a lack of recreation and related facilities for youth, the need for daycare, the need for improved road infrastructure, the need for running water, and a request that the school board cut funding for band students who go to school off reserve and invest that funding in the community's school instead.

This file contains a presentation by Wilson Belbin discussing teacher recruitment and retention of Aboriginal staff. He states that student activities and sports are fundamental to keeping youth in school and suggests a 24 hour youth centre would prevent substance abuse, violence and suicide in his community. A question-and-answer period with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Yance Sheehan and Lisa Blandford, Aboriginal youths concerned with education (particularly the teaching of Metis history and culture) and the lack of recreational facilities for Aboriginal youth. They suggest that the Royal Commission plan a session only for Aboriginal youth to hear their ideas. Following the presentation are comments made by the Commissioners.

This file contains a presentation made at a round table discussion for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 2, 1993. This presentation was made by Jim Bear, Chairman for the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg and Sandi Funk, Vice-President of the Council. The topics of self-determination and issues concerning the urban Aboriginal and urban Metis communities.

File contains a presentation regarding Education by Kathy Nelson and Dawnis Kennedy. Nelson, a sixteen year old grade ten student, discusses education at the Roseau River First Nations Gineau School. Nelson states that it is not as advanced as other reserve schools and that youth require "guidance, education, community support, and recreation programs." Kennedy, another sixteen year old student, discusses the importance of Aboriginal youth, problems associated with alcoholism, the need for more funding and economic development, and the need for more role models for youth.

File contains presentations by the staff and students of Athabasca Delta Community School. Included are remarks by Principal George Vander Loose, students Skylar Nelson, Rebecca Flett, Nicole Martin, Nicole Fraser, and teacher Ms Armstrong. Principal Vander Loose welcomes the Commission and acts as Master of Ceremonies for the other presenters.

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 presentation made on the topic of the Orillia Fish Weirs and their importance to the culture of the Aboriginal Community of the area. Given by Mark Douglas, Ken Cassavoy, John Pomeroy and Rob Belfry. Included is a question from Commissioner Bertha Wilson.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This part contains a discussion between the 13 students and the Commissioners covering topics such as racism, employment, and a lack of recreational facilities on reserves.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This part contains presentations by 14 students, from both high school and post-secondary educational institutions in New Brunswick, discussing issues such as loss of Aboriginal culture and language, the role of elders in Aboriginal education, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and a lack of recreation programs and facilities on reserve and in cities.

An interview where Rufus Goodstriker tells of his experiences as a boxing champion, rodeo cowboy and rodeo clown (1940s and 1950s).

Looks at the historical concept of Maori and how colonial Maori masculinity was created from the 1880s to the early twentieth century.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2016.

Author tells story about running, how it made him feel and the validation he got from a rival runner.

A runner’s account of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.

Discusses the lack of tribal jurisdictional sovereignty required to protect Indigenous female populations in the United States.

Looks at the collapse of traditional Maori sports and exclusion from settler organized sports.

Physical Education and Recreation Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Discusses hockey legend Freddie Sasakamoose as a strong role model for young people.

Looks at the strong representation of Saskatchewan by its talented athletes at the North American Indigenous Games held on Vancouver Island. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to pages 10-12, 20.

Prince Albert tournament included 31 Saskatchewan golfers.

Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, 2005.

Comprehensive educational website. Contains links to: introduction, language, origin story, village life, and archaeology.

Highlights the life of a man who successfully negotiated between two worlds, European and Aboriginal, in the early 1900s.

Lists general resources as well those focused on Wisconsin.

Responses indicate a greater injury rate from rough rodeo events with older competitors being more likely to have had time lost due to injury.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Riverside, 2007.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2018. Focuses on Birtle Indian School, Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School, and Sioux Lookout (or Pelican Lake) Indian Residential School.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.

Looks at a Métis woman who first participated in a triathlon named after her great-grandfather, Billy Loutitt, and then went on to run in the Boston Marathon. Article located by scrolling to page 21.

Forms part of Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, v.17 (p.381-498).

Former students recall how, in response to an insensitive education system sports became an outlet to experience pride.

Discusses the accreditation for the Si Tanka University from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells of the importance of the antelope in Blackfoot ceremonialism and he mentions various tipi designs as well.