Treaties

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes a presentation for the National Aboriginal Veterans Association by Elder Ken Harris and Harry Lavallee concerning experiences and issues of veterans in the Aboriginal Community. Also included are questions from the assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.

Transcript of a presentation concerning post-secondary education for the Aboriginal Community. Also included are questions from the assembled commissioners Co-Chair George Erasmus and Viola Robinson.

This file contains a portion of Volume 2 of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This portion of the Volume includes a presentation given by Louise Thompson and Joyce King-Thompson of the Akwesasne Justice Department, on the subject of the Akwesasne court system.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Blood Tribe Tribal Government External Affairs Committee by Les Healy. Healy outlines the history of the Blood (Kainai) people in their traditional territories, the concepts informing their understanding of the Treaty 7 relationship, their rejection of the Charlottetown Accord Canadian Constitutional proposal, and makes a series of recommendations to the Commission to enhance the Treaty relationship. Following the presentation is a comment by Commissioner Georges Erasmus.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of British Columbia Federation of Agriculture by Cor Vandermeulen. Vandermeulen discusses his organization's role and view towards the British Columbia treaty negotiation process. Vandermeulen discusses the uncertainty his farmer and rancher constituency experiences when Aboriginal leaders discuss changes in land management practices, and power structures.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Peigan Indian Band by Chief Leonard Bastien, Rod North Peigan, and Edwin Yellow Horn. Chief Basiten discusses some of the issues which face the Piegan people including water rights (including with reference to the Oldman River dispute), and reserve land expropriation. Chief Bastien also relates some of the history of his people, their creation story, the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877, the implications and aftermath of the Treaty process, and grievances against the government.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of Red Crow Community College by Marie Marule. Marule discusses post-secondary issues with respect to Treaty rights, First Nations relations with the provincial and federal governments, and self-governance. Marule discusses these issues in both a general and specific sense with relation to her own institution in Southern Alberta. Following the presentation Commissioner Georges Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with Marule.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re: Chiefs Memorial 1910 by Chief Nathan Matthew, Chief Antoine Archie, Chief Lenny Sellars, and Bob Manuel.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Self-Government, Chief Willie Alphonse. Chief Willie Alphonse, Chief of the Cariboo Lake Band, discusses self-government concerns of the Secwepemc with reference to the Treaty making process, land claims, jurisdiction, and Indian Act concerns. Chief Alphonse makes a variety of recommendations with respect to these issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with Moderator Chief Nathan Matthew.

File contains a presentation by Henry Zoe, MLA, on behalf of the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council. Zoe outlines some of the problems facing the Treaty 11 Council and presents solutions on settling their land claim, institutions of self-governance, and regional economic development. The Treaty 11 Council represents the communities of Rae/Edzo, Lac la Martre, Rae Lakes, and Snare Lake. Following Zoe's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with him.

File contains a presentation by Chief Jerry Paulette on behalf of the South River First Nation (formerly known as the Fort Smith Native Band). Paulette discusses a variety of concerns including treaties, programs and services, self-governance, and "how title and a bilateral process eveolves around self-government." Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Paulette.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Treaty 7 Tribal Council by Gregg Smith, Dorothy First Rider, and Chief Roy Whitney. Smith discusses the organizations activities representing Treaty 7 First Nations, and its relations with the federal government. Smith also gives a video presentation (not included in the transcript). Smith makes a variety of recommendations to the Committee with respect to self-governance, Treaty rights and responsibilities.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Tsuu T'ina Nation by Bradford Littlelight and Regina Crowchild. The presenters discuss two issues: taxation and the proposed First Nations Chartered Land Act. Commissioner Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with the two presenters.

This file contains a portion of Volume 2 of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This portion of the Volume includes a presentation given by Grand Chief Mike Mitchell, Grand Chief Joe Norton of Kahnawake, Gordon Peters from Chiefs of Ontario and attorney Micha Menczer on the subject of border crossing rights.

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 Extinguishment of Treaty Rights by Roger Obonsawin. Also included are remarks made by Sherry Lawson, moderator and the Commissioners Bertha Wilson ans Mary Sillett.

File contains a presentation re culture by Peter Atkinson of the Cultural Education Program, and Councillor Charlie Nelson. Atkinson discusses Treaties, language, self-government, the need for a land base, and cross-cultural mutual understanding. Councillor Nelson discusses the Anishnabe culture, its society, and history. Nelson also discusses the significance of Treaty and social problems.

The file contains presentations by Allana Dams, First Nations Confederacy, and Rod Young, West Tribal Council, First Nations Confederacy. Dams, a policy analyst, discusses concerns with the Chartered Land Act, Bill C-103, Treaty and inherent Aboriginal rights. Young discusses the organizational history of his tribal council, justice issues, Treaty and other Aboriginal rights issues, economic issues, natural resources and revenue sharing.

File contains presentations by Damon Johnson, Chief, Andrew Kirkness, Grand Chief, Donna Glover, Indian Council of First Nations of Manitoba.

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 Chief Norman Stinson at the Round Table discussion on Healing issues(Body, Mind and Soul) in the Aboriginal Community. This presentation is followed by the two Commissioners present, Mary Sillett and Bertha Wilson.

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 Cynthia Wesley-Esquamaux at the Round Table discussion on Healing issues(Body, Mind and Soul) in the Aboriginal Community.

This file contains a Wampum Belt Reading by Chief Oren Lyons that continues with the same topics discussed by Jake Thomas, the previous presenter who also did a Wampum Belt Reading. Lyons believes that the Commission's mandate should be focused on peace between all First Nations and non-Aboriginal people.

This file contains a round table discussion from a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 2, 1993.

Nine elders in discussion at Saddle Lake Reserve. They talk about aspects of life before contact with whites, Treaty #6, the history of amalgamations and land sales, and a traditional story of a boy raised by buffalo.

A photograph of Chief Sam Swimmer making Dr. P. W. Head an honourary Chief (Chief Medicine Knife) at the North Battleford Indian Hospital in December, 1953.

Discusses problems of non-status Indians and Sandy Jacobs' life as a trapper.

Discusses issues involved in the withdrawal from the Assembly of First Nations with indications that Treaty issues and land claims were central precipitating factors.

Discusses Saskatchewan Treaty relations in the context of Prime Minister Trudeau's White Paper also known as Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy, 1969.

Saskatchewan Chiefs continue with court challenge in Britain for Treaty rights.

Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations outlines Canadian First Nations governance structure and highlights major events, legislation, and court decisions which form the framework for future negotiations. Duration: 1:31:59. Presentation Slides

Case studies of Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear compiled by Blair Stonechild using oral history and original source materials. A curriculum intended to "enable the student to review the circumstances surrounding Indian involvement in the Resistance and to arrive at his or her own conclusions about the culpability of the Indian people."

Seven photographs of First Nation Chiefs, government representatives and Lieutenant-Governor Sylvia Fedoruk at ceremonies for signing of the Land Entitlement Agreement at Wanuskewin. Roy Romanow, Bob Mitchell, Roland Crowe, Bill McKnight, Cliff Wright and Brian Mulroney are among the dignitaries.

Describes the legislative changes made by the Mackenzie government in 1875 and 1876 and the resulting role of the Indian Agents in the North-West Territories. Discusses how the transition was managed by David Laird, First Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Territories and Indian Superintendent for the North-West and his appointed Assistant to the Indian Superintendent M.G. Dickieson. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to p.104.

Determined by Constitution Act (1982), the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (1930) and associated court cases.

Statute regarding settlement of land entitlement of select First Nations in Saskatchewan including: Keeseekoose, Muskowekwan, Ochapowace, Okanese, Piapot, Star Blanket, Yellowquill, Beardy's & Okemasis, Flying Dust, Little Pine, Moosomin, Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head, Muskeg Lake, One Arrow, Pelican Lake, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, Sweetgrass, Thunderchild, Witchekan Lake, Canoe Lake and English River and Nekaneet First Nation.

Resource focuses on the Indian Act, treaties, and the Métis.

Activities and information on five-week treaty simulation, fur trade simulation, Buffalo and the Buffalo jump, pipe ceremony, and creation stories.

Council presented concerns at the Chief's Assembly in Yorkton.

History Research Thesis (Ph.D.)--King's College London, 2017.

Elders discuss: loss of respect for elders; loss of traditions; problems with younger generation; alcohol-related problems; traditional hunting and trapping lifestyle.Story of woman who feigned pregnancy in order to get more money.

Discussion of the problem of alcohol abuse among native peoples. Raising children: comparison with earlier days. Establishment of the Shesheep, Sakimay and MuscowpetungReserves. Many lectures about their histories and their hopes for the future of their people.

Book review of: Seasons of Change by Chantal Norrgard.

Speaks about the impact of section 35 which promised protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights for Aboriginal People under the constitution. Duration 1:00:44.

Book review of: Seeing Red by Mark Cronlund Anderson, Carmen L. Robertson.

Excerpt from author's discussion paper, Surfing the Flux: Exploring the Roots of the Aboriginal Healing Perspective (Rough Draft, March, 1994). Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2015.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses intergovernmental relations as between provincial governments and Aboriginal peoples, particularly defining Aboriginal and Treaty rights in s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Uses the example of a university course about the Indigenous and settler histories to illustrate how critical teaching methods can help students to take up the responsibility to work towards understanding treaty relations and ongoing practices of colonialism.