RCAP 67 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission for Aboriginal Peoples in the Luke Novoligak Hall, Cambridge Bay, Northwest Territories (Nunavut). Subjects include residential schools, alcohol and drug abuse, the Katimavik Society, education, self-government and lack of employment and housing. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 68 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission for Aboriginal Peoples in the Old Crow Community Centre, Old Crow, Yukon. Subjects include hunting and trapping, alcohol and drug abuse, education, land claims and self-government, and lack of employment and housing. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Wendake, Quebec City, Quebec, on Tuesday, November 17, 1992. Includes presentations by the Huron-Wendat Nation, other Aboriginal organizations and several academics. For detailed presentation titles see file. File is an English translation of the original French transcript.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Wendake, Quebec City, Quebec, on Wednesday, November 18, 1992. Includes presentations by the Huron-Wendat Nation, other Aboriginal organizations and several academics. For detailed presentation titles see file. File is an English translation of the original French transcript.

File contains an Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks by Madeline Davis, Elder, and Commissioner Georges Erasmus for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, British Columbia, November 19, 1991. File also includes introductory remarks by Commissioner of the Day Michelle Good, and Chief Stewart Cameron, Tribal Chief of the Saulteau First Nation.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, B.C. November 19, 1992. File contains presentations from individuals, First Nations groups, and the town mayor. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, B.C. November 20, 1992. File contains presentations from individuals, First Nations, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains closing remarks and a closing prayer for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Singituq Complex, Rankin Inlet, Northwest Territories, on Thursday, November 19, 1992. Closing remarks by Commissioner Viola Robinson and Allan Blakeney thank the day's participants, as does facilitator Paul Kaludjak which is followed with a closing prayer by Anglican minister Paul Williams concluding the day's proceedings.

File contains opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Uashat, Sept-Iles, Quebec, Thursday, November 19, 1992 by Commissioners Rene Dussault, Bertha Wilson, and Paul Chartrand. Commissioner Dussault gives an overview of the composition of the Commission, its goals, and activities. Commissioner Wilson offers her perspective as a Non-Aboriginal member of the Commission and makes remarks on its mandate.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Mani-Utenam, Sept-Iles, Quebec, . File includes a variety of presentations from bands, Aboriginal organizations, a member of Parliament, community groups, individuals, and Church officials. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File includes the opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Mani-Utenam, Sept-Iles, Quebec, Friday, November 20, 1992. Opening remarks by Rene Dussault give an overview of the Commissions activities, its mandate, and goals. Commissioner Wilson addresses the "tremendous lack of knowledge in white society about native people" and the Commission's educational function, while Commissioner Chartrand discusses his own background and hopes for the Commission's work.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1992. Chairperson Murray Sinclair gives a brief introduction, followed by a prayer delivered by Elder Ernie Benedict. Commissioner Erasmus welcomes the participants to this sitting and explains its purpose as a round table on justice system issues. Commissioner Dussault delivers an address (partially in English, partially in French) on justice issues that will be examined.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1992. File contains presentations by academics, individuals, and the Honourable Kim Campbell. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains a panel discussion of previous presenters from the day's sitting and audience participants on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada. Following this is a closing prayer and the adjournment of the day's proceedings.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, November 26, 1992. File contains the opening prayer and opening remarks for the day's sitting which involves a round table discussion panel on justice issues.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, November 26, 1992. File contains day two of the Commission's round table on justice issues with a wide array of participants. For detailed information see table of participants. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening prayers and opening remarks by Murray Sinclair, and Commissioner Bertha Wilson for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, November 27, 1992.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. File contains Day Three of the Commission's round table on justice issues with a wide array of participants. For detailed information see table of participants. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 80 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Nain, Labrador. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims and self-government, health and addiction programs, culture, economic development and education. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an opening prayer, welcoming remarks, and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Confortel in Val D'or, Quebec, Monday, November 30, 1992. Following an opening prayer, Chief Albert Tenasco Jr. of the Algonquin Anishnabeg Nation, and Mayor of Val D'Or Ronald Tetreault welcome the Royal Commission to the city. Commissioner Rene Dussault then discusses the composition of the Commission, its mandate and goals. Commissioners Viola Robinson and Allan Blakeney also deliver brief introductory remarks.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Confortel in Val D'or, Quebec, Monday, November 30, 1992. File contains presentations by civic officials, Aboriginal organizations, and individuals. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hotel Confortel in Val D'or, Quebec, Tuesday, December 1, 1992. File contains presentations by clinicians, Aboriginal organizations, Ecclesiastical officials, community groups, and individuals. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Davis Inlet, Labrador, on Tuesday, December 1, 1992. File contains presentations by individuals, and a variety of Innu Nation groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 1, 1992. File contains presentations by First Nations and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 1, 1992. Facilitator Charles Fox introduces the opening speakers: Mayor of Sioux Lookout Lawrence Martin, Chairman of the Windigo Tribal Council Frank McKay, Member of Parliament for Kenora-Rainy River Bob Nault, and Commissioner Paul Chartrand. All these speakers make welcoming remarks to the Commission in the order given.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Windigo First Nations Band Office, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 2, 1992. Commissioner Bertha Wilson explains the mandate, composition, and goals of the Royal Commission. Wilson welcomes the participants and discusses the purpose of the day's sitting which is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth in the community to voice their concerns and issues.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Windigo First Nations Band Office, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 2, 1992. File contains presentations by individuals.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Cartwright, Labrador, on Wednesday, December 2, 1992. File contains presentations from educational officials and students as well as the Eagle River Development Association.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Cartwright, Labrador, on Wednesday, December 2, 1992. Commissioner Georges Erasmus discusses the Commission, its mandate, composition and goals. Commissioner Sillet ads some personal remarks and expresses her pleasure at being in Cartwright.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Maniwaki Community Hall, Maniwaki, Quebec, Wednesday, December 2, 1992. File contains presentations from the International Labour Organization, First Nations organizations, individuals, and an open discussion forum.

File contains a prayer, opening ceremony, welcoming and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Maniwaki Community Hall, Maniwaki, Quebec, Wednesday, December 2, 1992. File contains welcoming remarks by Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Council, and Robert Coulombe, Mayor of Maniwake. File also includes opening remarks by Commissioner Rene Dussault who besides explaining the Commissions mandate, composition, and goals introduces Commissioner for the day Leonard Odjick.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Manawan, Quebec, on Thursday December 3, 1992. This is the French transcript of the session. The English transcript and summary can be read in File 88a.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Manawan, Quebec, on Thursday December 3, 1992. File contains Presentaitons by the Council of the Attitkamek Nation, various other Attitkamek organizations, Band Councils, women's and community groups. Contents are nearly identical to RCAP88b; for the transcript in French see file RCAP88.

File contains an open discussion forum from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Manawan, Quebec, on December 3, 1992. Participants include Commissioners Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson, and Paul-Emile Ottawa. Other participants include Maxime Ottawa (translated from Atikamekw), and Paul Weizineau (translated from French). Maxime Ottawa discusses his views on the days proceedings, and the need for the Atikamekw people to change their psychology and way of thinking. Ottawa speaks of the need for respect for elders and traditional education in order to do this.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples by the Manawan Community Centre at Manawan, Quebec, on Thursday December 3, 1992. Facilitator Gilles Ottawa, Chief Henri Ottawa of Manawan, and Commissioner Rene Dussault all deliver opening remarks. After words of welcome by the Ottawas, Dussault gives an overview of the Commissions mandate, composition and goals. Commissioner Robinson and Commissioner for the day Paul-Emile Ottawa also make some brief introductory remarks.

File contains a presentation by Hubert Clary, Chief of the Obedjiwan Council. Clary discusses the overexploitian of natural resouces (forestry, wildflife) around his community and the detrimental effects this has had. Clary also stresses that his people are not anti-development but wish to be partners in development on their territory. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Clary.

File contains a presentation by Chief Marcel Boivin of the Weymontachie Council. Boivin discusses the Weymontachie community in demographic terms, and social problems facing it. Boivin also discuses relations with the federal and Quebec governments, forestry development, and land claims negotiations. Following the presentation Boivin discusses some of these issues with Robinson and Dussault.

File contains a presentation by Vice President Ernest Ottawa of the Attikamek-Montagnais Council. Ottawa discusses the Council which consists of three Attikamek communities in Lac St-Jean, the North Shore, the lower North Shore, and Sheffereville in the North, and its mandate of coming to an agreement with the Governments of Quebec and Canada on the settlement of comprehensive land claims. Following Ottawa's presentation Commissioners Ottawa, Robinson, and Dussault discuss some of the issues raised with him.

File contains a presentation by President Simon Awashish of the Council of the Attikamek Nation. Awashish discusses the history of the Attikamek, land holding, land management, self-governance, economic development, wildlife management, and resources. Following the presentation Awashish discusses these issues with Dussault.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Manawan, Quebec, on Thursday December 3, 1992. File contains Presentations by the Council of the Attitkamek Nation, various other Attitkamek organizations, Band Councils, and women's and community groups. File is identical in content to RCAP88a.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Big Trout Lake, Ontario. File contains presentations by First Nations and community groups.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Big Trout Lake, Ontario, on Thursday, December 4, 1992. The opening prayer was made by Jemina Morris and introductions of Commissioner Bertha Wilson, Commissioner Paul Chartrand and the Commissioner of the Day, Stanley Sainnwap, were made by Eno Chapman as well as comments regarding the composition and mandate of the Commission.

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 a special consultation sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, on Monday, December 7, 1992. File contains two Women's round table sessions, the first on education, training and employment, health, housing, and economic development. The second (beginning on page 102) is on issues of governance, justice, and family violence. Moderator Linda Todd facilitates the discussion during the first round table, while moderator Ethyl facilitates the second.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Tuesday, December 8, 1992. File contains a variety of presentations by individuals, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Tuesday, December 8, 1992. Following an opening prayer by Alfred Baillargeon, Commissioners Georges Erasmus and Bertha Wilson discuss the mandate, composition, and goals of the Commission for the assembled participants.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. File contains a variety of presentations by individuals, Aboriginal organizations, government agencies and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Northern United Place Hall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Wednesday, December 10, 1992. Commissioner Georges Erasmus and Moderator Shelly Anderson make brief opening remarks to begin the Commissions second day of sitting at the Northern United Place Hall.

File contains a special consultation sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, on Wednesday, December 9, 1992. File contains presentations made during a round table session on the topic of Aboriginal self-government. The majority of participants who asked questions of the panel are individual citizens from the Yellowknife area. Commissioners Georges Erasmus and Bertha Wilson are also in attendance.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, on Tuesday, December 8, 1992. File contains presentations by First Nations and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.