Oratory Skills & Practises

RCAP 16 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in St. John's, Newfoundland. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various issues such as education, health services, self-government, employment and business opportunities, land claims and Inuit matters. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 17 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Victoria, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various issues such as children's, women's and elder rights, education, the Canadian Constitution and self-government. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 18 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Iqaluit, Northwest Territories. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations such as children's and women's rights, education and Inuit issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 2 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 22, 1992. This was the inagural sitting of the Commission and contains a variety of presentations related to various non-Aboriginal Canadian ethnic groups, Metis, and First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 20 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Deh Cho Hall, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as children's and women's rights, residential schools, Inuit issues and the future formation of Nunavut. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 23 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Long House, Teslin, Yukon. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by on a variety of subjects such as land claims and self-government, Inuit health care, and the impact of residential schools. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains presentation by Darryl McDonald, Genny Besskkaystare, Sara Josejounnen, and Bertha McDonald.

RCAP 25 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories [Nunavut]. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by on a variety of subjects such as land claims and self-government, Inuit education, employment, pollution, and the arts. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 26 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Watson Lake, Yukon. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by on a variety of subjects such as land claims and self-government, Inuit education, employment and housing. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks by the Commissioners of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples during its sitting at Inukjuak, Quebec on June 8, 1992. Following brief remarks by Inukjuak's mayor Jobie Epoo, Commissioners Rene Dussault, Bertha Wilson, Mary Sillet discuss the composition of the Commission, its mandate, and goals.

RCAP 27 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inukjuak, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission contains many individual presentations from members of the community, as well as some by Nunavik officials, and a member of the local Co-op and Grocers Association. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 28 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Thomas Cheechoo Memorial Centre, Moose Factory, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains verbal and written presentations primarily by elders in the Moose Factory area relating to education, the Indian Act, Aboriginal women's rights, self-government. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 29 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Thomas Cheechoo Memorial Centre, Moose Factory, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as reserve infrastructure, education, health services, unemployment, land claims and self-government. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 3 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 23, 1992. This was the inagural sitting of the Commission and contains a variety of presentations related to various non-Aboriginal Canadian ethnic groups, Metis, and First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 30 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Thomas Cheechoo Memorial Centre, Moose Factory, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as reserve infrastructure, education, health services, unemployment, land claims and self-government. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 31 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Jubilee Hall, Lac La Biche, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as education, child and family services, health care, unemployment, off-reserve issues, land claims and self-government. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 32 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Waswanipi, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as education, health care, unemployment, child and family welfare, and the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 33 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Samson Bingo Hall, Hobbema, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as post-secondary education, health care, child and family welfare, and substance abuse. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 34 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern Lights Secondary School, Moosonee, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations from teachers and students at the school. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 35 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Edmonton Inn in Edmonton, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations from various First Nations and Metis groups, and several from the provincial government of Alberta. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 36 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Edmonton Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as post-secondary education, Aboriginal war veterans, child and family welfare, AIDS in the Aboriginal population and the justice system. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 37 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to Friendship Centres, education, children and women's issues, Bill C-31 and Metis issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 38 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Makkovik, Labrador on Monday, June 15, 1992. It contains presentations by a variety of individuals on Aboriginal issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Makkouk, Labrador on June 15, 1992. After a welcome and opening prayer by Neil Andersen, Commissioner Rene Dussault explains the mandate of the Commission and its goals. Commissioners Viola Robinson, Mary Sillet, and Ruth Flowers also make brief opening remarks.

RCAP 39 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta on June 16, 1992. It contains presentations by a variety of individuals on Aboriginal issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks by Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand at the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on Tuesday, June 16, 1992. The Commissioners discuss the composition of the Commission, its mandate, and goals.

RCAP 4 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on May 5, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various non-Aboriginal (fishermen and provincial government) and First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 40 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, the Canadian Constitution, land claims, the Moravian Church, and Metis, Inuit and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 41 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Kispiox, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, land claims, self-governemnt, family and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 42 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Sheshatshiu, Labrador. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, land claims, self-governemnt, alcohol and drug abuse issues, and Metis, Inuit and women's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 43 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Sheshatshiu, Labrador. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to employment, land claims, self-governemnt, alcohol and drug abuse issues, and Metis, Inuit, Innu and women's issues. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 44 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Athabasca Delta Community School. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by various First Nations and Metis leaders, school staff and students, as well as individuals from the community. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Native Canadian Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. Commissioners Dussault and Erasmus welcome the participants and discuss the Commissions' mandate and goals.

RCAP 5 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 5, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 6 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 6, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 9 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Community Centre, Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories on May 7, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations and government agencies. For detailed information see presentations listed under filenameroot RCAP9.

File contains closing remarks by Allan Blakeney and Viola Robinson, Commissioners. Blakeney summarizes today's presentations as giving a strong message of concern about treaty and Aboriginal rights and the fact that these are being ignored by the Canadian government.

File contains closing remarks by Allan Blakeney, Commissioner.

File contains closing remarks by Chief Jim Omeasoo that includes a story about his grandfather who was alive at the time of the 1876 Treaty Six signing.

File contains closing remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair.

File contains brief closing remarks by Georges Erasmus, Commissioner.

File contains closing remarks by Paul Chartrand, Commissioner.

File contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

File contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

File contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

File contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair, who thanks those in attendance for participating.

File contains closing remarks by Commissioners Allan Blakeney and Paul Chartrand, with brief comments by two earlier speakers.

File contains comments by Walter Clarke regarding a future visit by the Commission to Gander, Newfoundland. Clarke will give his presentation at that time.

File contains a conversation between Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, unidentified members of the staff and students of the Northern Lights School and Christina Delaney. The conversation involves the retention and restoration of Aboriginal culture in Canada, and the education system particularly with regards to the merits of cross cultural learning techniques and concerns with post secondary funding.

File contains a conversation between Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, Terry Legge, Wilbert Wesley, Christina Delaney, Elie Chilton, and Phoebe Sutherland at the Northern Lights School in Moosonee, Ontario. The wide ranging conversation addresses a variety of topics including educational policy, cultural retention and rejuvenation, and social problems.