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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Stephenville Crossing Band, Rita Campbell, Greg Lucas, Chief

Documents & Presentations
File contains a presentation by Rita Campbell and Chief Greg Lucus of the Stephenville Crossing Indian Band. Campbell presents on the composition of the band, the need for federal recognition, employment problems, a lack of family services, housing concerns, hunting and fishing rights, linguistic and cultural concerns, health concerns, and self-governance. Following this Chief Greg Lucas discusses health and service issues with Commissioner Erasmus, then with Commissioner Robinson and Tony John, including post-secondary education concerns.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by The Atikamekw and Montagnais Council

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Denis Gill
File includes a presentation by Vice-President Denis Gill of the Centre Block of the Atikamekw and Montagnais Council. Gill expresses his thanks for the preceding presenters position on land claims, then goes on to his topic which is the federal Pathways program for Aboriginal labour force training. Gill gives an overview of the program than highlights a variety of problems with it, particularly in terms of administration, allocation of resources, and implementation. Following Gill's presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thank him and discuss some of the issues raised with him.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by the Gaming Commission [Roseau River]

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File contains a presentation by the Gaming Commission by Councillor Ed Hayden in charge of Economic Development and Gaming, Carl Roberts, and General Manager Ernie James of the Gaming Commission. The three presenters discuss relations with the province, gaming developments on the First Nation, Treaty rights, self government, self determination, economic and jurisdictional concerns. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by the Minister Responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Government of the Northwest Territories, Hon. Don Morin

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The file contains a presentation by the Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Government of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Don Morin. Minister Morin discusses some of the unique problems his agency faces, jurisdictional disputes with the federal government, their relationship with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, on-reserve vs. off-reserve housing, and the need for capital funding to go forward with their home ownership encouragement plan.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tony Hall

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tony Hall
The file contains a presentation by Tony Hall, Professor of Native American Studies Education, University of Lethbridge. Hall discusses his interpretation of the Commission's role and powers, Treaty right issues (particularly as they pertain to Treaty 7), International law, Federal-Provincial-Aboriginal governmental relations, the Oldman River dispute between the Peigan and the Canadian and Alberta governments, and a host of related issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with Hall.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tony John, Glenwood Band

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tony John
File contains a presentation by Tony John of the Glenwood Indian Band. John discusses the history of his people in Newfoundland, stating that they are not just Micmac but intermarried with the Beothuk and have been systematically neglected by both the federal and provincial governments who claim there are no Aboriginal people on the island. John discusses some of the issues his people face in central Newfoundland, the key one being the need for recognition.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Wilbert McLeod

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File contains a presentation by Wilbert McLeod. McLeod represents the Moose Factory Claimant Group, whose grandparents were "arbitrarily exluded from Treaty No. 9 in 1905 by the Treaty Commissioners." McLeod lays out his organizations claim and discusses how the ancestors of his organization were left out of Treaty 9, and how that Treaty was negotiated in an arbitrary manner by officials who did not consider how the people defined themselves.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of Okanagan First Nation, Donna Goodwater

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Donna Goodwater
The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Okanagan First Nation by Donna Goodwater. Councillor Goodwater discusses her disappointment with the federal programs available for First Nations people with disabilities and makes recommendations to improve it. Goodwater also delivers a video presentation to the Commission (transcript not included). Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett thanks Goodwater and discusses some of the issues raised with her.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Taxation

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The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Taxation. Presenter Chief Manny Jules discusses First Nations taxation issues, specifically with respect to the situation around Kamloops, relevant federal and provincial legislation, property tax and land issues, sales tax, income tax, corporate tax, the Charlottetown Accord, and infrastructure. Bob Manuel, an entrepreneur, discusses business taxation. Andre Ledressay discusses the Shuswap contribution to tax coffers. Commissioner Sillett and Moderator Chief Matthew also discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
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The Royal Commission Report: Nine Steps to Rebuild Aboriginal Economies

Alternate Title
Cando-Royal Bank Symposium on the Economic Development Recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fred Wien
Looks at four types of Aboriginal economies, discusses conditions needed for rebuilding, and gives a summary of recommendations put forward by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
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The Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act (Bill S-11): Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples: Council of Canadians Submission

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Council of Canadians Submission on Bill S-11 to Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Council of Canadians
Critiques the Act and makes the following recommendations for revision: funding commitments and roles be stipulated, the right of communities to build and own and operate their own systems explicitly stated, liabilities and responsibilities for governments and private companies be outlined, and a clause on free, prior and informed consent be included.
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Safeguarding the Future and Healing the Past: The Government of Canada's Response to the Law Commission of Canada's Report: Restoring Dignity: Responding to Child Abuse in Canadian Institutions

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Justice Canada

Discusses the issue of institutional abuse in Canada, provides assessments of possible approaches to meeting the needs of survivors, and makes recommendations in continuing efforts to develop more effective policies and programs.

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Saskatchewan Chiefs Court Action

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Beth Cuthand
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 12, no. 1, January 1982, p. 29
Saskatchewan Chiefs continue with court challenge in Britain for Treaty rights.
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Saskatchewan Chiefs Finalize FSI Constitutional Position

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deanna Wuttunee
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 12, December 1980, pp. 15-16
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians prepare report to present to the National Assembly of First Nations to aid development of a national constitutional position.
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Saskatchewan First Nations and the Province's Resource Future: The Path to Economic Certainty

Alternate Title
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Public Lecture
JSGS Public Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Perry Bellegarde
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
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Saskatchewan Métis Concerned About Duty to Consult

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Robert Lafontaine
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 11
Discusses Métis citizens feelings of being rushed to implement Draft Duty to Consult and Accomodate policies without time to respond to the draft in a meaningful way. Article located by scrolling to page 11.
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Saskatchewan River Dam Opening (Diefenbaker)

Images » Photographs
Image of John Diefenbaker in ceremonial head dress at South Saskatchewan River Dam Opening. A crowd surrounds him and an interviewer takes a statement from a man in ceremonial dress standing beside Diefenbaker.
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Saskatchewan’s First Indian Agent: M.G. Dickieson

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A.J. Looy
Saskatchewan History, vol. 32, no. 3, Autumn, 1979, pp. 104-119
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.
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Saskatchewan Veterans Reach Out to Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 6, October 1999, p. 7

Presents the views held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs regarding unfulfilled veterans’ benefits. The feeling is that First Nations veterans need to get organized, on a national level, to lobby the federal government in order to be heard.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.7.

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[Satsan on Reconciliation. Part 4]

Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
[Herb George]
Satsan (Herb George), President of the National Centre for First Nations Governance, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February 2011. Duration: 4:47. Part 4 of 5.
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Scaling Memory: Reparation Displacement and the Case of BC

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Matt James
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2009, pp. 363-386
Discusses the history of injustice against Indigenous peoples and ethnocultural minorities in British Columbia, and a case study that looks at the impact of reparation displacement.
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Schools Agreement Signed

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 4, March 2003, p. 1,3
Anglican primate signs agreement with federal government limiting church's liability to $25 million despite objections of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples.
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A Scoping Review of Indigenous Suicide Prevention in Circumpolar Regions

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Redvers
Peter Bjerregaard
Heidi Eriksen
Sahar Fanian
Gwen Healey ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, Special Issue: Suicide and Resilience in Circumpolar Populations , 2015, p. article no. 27509
Search identified 95 articles which focused on distinct populations; 19 articles discussed specific interventions and seven of those described program evaluation in methods and results in detail. Majority of publications on specific interventions were in North America. Majority of prevention/intervention documentation was found in supporting grey literature.
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Security in Canada’s North: Looking Beyond Arctic Sovereignty

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; November 2010
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-120]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bjorn Rutten
Examines security challenges of Arctic including consequences of climate change, natural and man-made disasters, sovereignty-related issues, and sustainability and resiliency of communities.
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Select Bibliography on Canadian Indian Treaties and Related Subjects

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Treaties and Historical Research Centre (PRE Group), Indian and Northern Affairs

Extensive list covering many primary source documents found at the Public Archives of Canada, now known as the National Archives. There are also many rare 19th century and early 20th century secondary sources that may not be readily available in libraries outside of Ottawa.

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The Self Government Landscape

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC [British Columbia] Treaty Commission
Discusses the five realities of self government: historical reality, legal reality, political reality, economic reality, and one First Nation's reality.
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Senator James Gladstone 1887-1971

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 2, no. 7, September 1971, p. 1
Brief memorial statement about Blood First Nation leader who was appointed to the federal Senate.
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Senator Thelma Chalifoux

Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 2, May 2008, p. 13

Interview and personal profile of the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Senate of Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.

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Senior Governments Walk Away From Métis Election

Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Shield
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 7,9
Looks at funding problems for the 2008 Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election. Article located by scrolling page 7 and 9.
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