The file contains an open forum presentation by Francois Boudreau. Boudreau discusses his personal view of Aboriginal issues in Canada as a non-Aboriginal person touching on topics such as treaties, colonization, self-government, and self-sufficiency.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Physllis Kinoshameg. Kinoshameg, a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation and a provincial civil servant in Ontario, discusses public and private sector Aboriginal employment equity issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault discusses some of the issues raised with Kinoshameg.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Ron-Wayne Hoekstiza. Hoekstiza, an Ojibwa man who was removed as a youth from his family by social services and raised by a Dutch couple in Europe, discusses his personal struggles to reclaim his identity, his views on the Royal Commission, and his views on Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation Commissioner Sillett thanks Hoekstiza for his comments and discusses the situation in northern Labrador and Davis Inlet which he referenced, and where she is originally from.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Stephen Hall. Hall discusses his personal views on education, the James Bay Agreement, and cross-cultural adoption.

The file contains opening remarks and an opening prayer for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the President Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. Following the prayer, Moderator Blanche Meawassige discusses the format, available translation services, welcomes the participants, and introduces the first presenter.

RCAP 143 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the President Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by individuals and an open discussion forum.

RCAP 144 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Monday, May 31, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations and Metis organizations.

The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Monday, May 31, 1993. Following an opening prayer, Commissioner Bertha Wilson welcomes the participants and explains the scope, mandate, and goals of the Royal Commission.

RCAP 145 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by First Nations, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies, and community groups.

The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Army and Navy Airforce Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. Following an opening prayer Commissioner Wilson and Chartrand welcome the participants and express their hopes for the days' session.

RCAP 138 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include the arts, education, legal issues, economic development and employment.

RCAP 147 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include business and economic development, hunting and trapping, employment, education, child abuse, and churches and corporate responsibility.

RCAP 148 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Subjects discussed include community policing, substance abuse, Metis and Non-Status rights, the arts, the environment. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 149 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Cedar Bough Cleansing, Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, June 2, 1993. The file contains a variety of discussion paper presentations by individuals. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Cedar Bough Cleansing, Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, June 2, 1993. Following an opening prayer, moderator for the day Darlene Kelly discusses the "traditional Native family life cycle," and the impact that residential schools have had on it, which will be the theme for the day's presentations.

RCAP 15 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Esquimalt Reserve Longhouse, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various issues such as residential schools, the Indian Act, self-government, youth athletics, education and economic development. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 151 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes opening remarks from Elder Vincent Stogan and moderator Lou Desmarais. Also included in this portion are presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning treaty rights; self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; economic development and housing issues; Metis issues; education and employment; legal issues and the justice system; health systems and services and social issues confronting Aboriginal women.

RCAP 152 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning health care systems and services; fishing rights; fire fighting in the Aboriginal Community; cultural advancement through writing and issues surrounding special needs citizens in the Aboriginal Community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow each presentation which can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 153 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.

The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, June 3, 1993. Following an opening prayer, Commissioner Paul Chartrand delivers opening remarks describing the Commission's mandate, composition, and goals. Commissioner Bertha Wilson also delivers some brief introductory remarks.

RCAP 154 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, June 3, 1993. The file contains presentations by a variety of Aboriginal and community organizations.

RCAP 155 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 1993. The file contains presentations by a variety of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis organizations. Presentations can be viewed individually on this site.

The file contains a general discussion of participants on suicide issues. Chairperson Maggie Hodgson facilitates a discussion between previous presenters and attendees Roda Grey, Diana Delorme, Sharon Jinkerson, Arnold Cheechoo, Adamie Sallualuk, and Caroline Ennis. Grey and Jinkerson's presentations are available for viewing elsewhere on this site. Issues discussed include language accessibility of suicide prevention services, assistance for non-status people, physical and sexual abuse, adoptive and foster parenting issues, and counsellor burnout.

The file contains opening remarks by Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council. Hamelin thanks the Commission for inviting the Council to participate, and discusses the seriousness of the suicide problem in Canadian Aboriginal communities.

The file contains opening remarks by Jane Gottfriedson, Native Women's Association of Canada. Gottfriedson discusses the importance of the suicide issue in Aboriginal communities nationally, and expresses her enthusiasm for the day's sitting and workshops.

The file contains opening remarks by Roda Grey, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. Grey, who works for Pauktuuit Inuit as the health coordinator, delivers opening remarks thanking the Commission for inviting her organization and discussing the importance of addressing the suicide issue to Inuit communities.

RCAP 156 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 8, 1993. The file contains comments or recommendations by representatives of Aboriginal groups.

RCAP 157 contains a transcript of a Special Consultation sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Little Wound School, in Kyle, South Dakota, United States of America. Commissioner Georges Erasmus explains the purpose of the Commission's visit to the Lakota as addressing cross-border issues for peoples like the Dakota-Lakota-Nakota whose territory lies on both sides of the Canada-U.S. Boundary. Issues discussed include hunting, fishing, trapping, land, jurisdiction, the Jay Treaty and mobility rights, and other issues of international significance.

RCAP 156 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Cherrywood Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. Subjects discussed are the Lubicon Lake Settlement, fishing and hunting and post-secondary education.

RCAP 159 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Cherrywood Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. Subjects discussed are health care, Metis and women's issues, business and economic development, and Aboriginal law education. Presentations can be viewed individually on this site.

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 160 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Chief Louis Complex, Kamloops, British Columbia. The file contains a variety of presentations on various subjects by the Secwepemc Nation.

RCAP 161 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Chief Louis Complex, Kamloops, British Columbia. The file contains a variety of presentations by Aboriginal organizations and community groups.

RCAP 162 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Crystal Palace Convention Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick. Subjects discussed are health care, friendship centres and Aboriginal culture.

RCAP 163 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Crystal Palace Convention Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick. Subjects discussed are housing, Aboriginal war veterans, women's rights and self-government.

RCAP 163a 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 includes presentations, questions and a discussion by the assembled youth, who attend both high school and university, and the Commissioners at a Youth Circle.

RCAP 165 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia. The file contains a variety of presentations by Okanagan and Stolo First Nations.

RCAP 167 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the B.G. Sivertz Community Centre, Hay River, Northwest Territories, Thursday, June 17, 1993. The file contains a variety of presentations by Metis, Dene, Government, and community groups.

RCAP 169 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Restigouche, Quebec. Subjects discussed are self-government and the Indian Act. Presentations 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 170 contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Restigouche, Quebec. The format is an informal round table with the presentations focusing on tourism, education and self-government. Presentations can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 176 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is two informal round table discussions on education. Preceding the discussions are two presentations focusing on the topic.

RCAP 177 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is three informal round table discussions on language and culture; remote northern education system; and the Metis and other Aboriginal perspectives in urban settings on education. Preceding each of the round table discussions are presentations focusing on the topic in question. The presentations and discussions can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 178 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. The format is an informal round table discussion on the topic of "Education as a Tool for Self-sufficiency." Preceding the discussion are two presentations focusing on a Discussion Paper of the topic and a presentation of a Model of an Aboriginal Education Initiative for the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.

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.