Commissions & Inquiries

Looks at the impact the wall has on the Nde' Apache and the basis for the Truth & Memory Commission. Briefly discusses the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Australian Aboriginal Claims for redress.

Leading academic expert on residential schools speaks at Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 29:27.

Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission gives overview of the TRC's mandate, activities to date and impact at the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 35:34

Welcome by Peter Dawson to the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 15:44

Three survivors of residential schools, Margaret Tourville, Michael Cheena, and Murray Crow speak about their experiences at panel session from Linking Arms Together Symposium held York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 1:12:53.

Prayer concludes Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 13:29.

Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Wilton Littlechild speaks at Linking Arms Together Symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 24:16

Professor of Native Studies speaks at Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 32:10.

Speaks about Indigenous human rights internationally and within Canada at Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 46:40.

Panel speaks about the UN Declaration of Human Rights at the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 1:56:55

"The First Nations, Métis and Inuit-Focused Collaborative Inquiry, 2014-2015." Comments on the eight key recommendations that emerged from the research.

Article examines two theories relevant to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC); the theory of recognition and justice.

Provides an overview of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and locates it in the global trend of TRCs, which are being used increasingly as a transitional justice tool.

Compares the situation in Australia, Canada and the United States, as well the differing approaches to the high rate of Aboriginal incarceration and recidivism.

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine, if "loss of use" of entitlement lands fell within Canada's lawful obligations under the Specific Claims Policy. ICC recommended that the claim for loss of use be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Argues that expectations that the Treaty Commission would be able to make settlements quickly was unrealistic, and that it tried to accomplish too much, too soon.

Brief discussion of RCAP, its findings, and possible applications in New Zealand.

"This article considers some of the reasons for seeking a truth commission in an established democracy and looks to a previous public inquiry led by Thomas Berger, the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry, for some useful strategies for the TRC as it pursues its mandate".

Submission of a specific claim alleging inadequate compensation for the taking of a right of way in 1905 through Reserves 2, 7, and 8 for the railway use and because this has now been abandoned, the right of way should have been reverted to reserve status. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Found that Canada owes an outstanding lawful obligation to provide land to the Lucky Man First Nation under terms of Treaty 6 and recommended that the treaty land entitlement claim be accepted for negotiation under Canada's Specific Claim Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Discusses the events relating to the relocation of Inuit to permanent settlements and the impact it had on the viability of sled dogs.

Comments on the report Mainly Urban, an inquiry into the needs of Aboriginal people living in urban communities.

Explains an inquiry into Australia's Indigenous arts, cultures and cultural identity, and ownership and protection of places, areas and objects.

Researches the creation of a continuing government capacity to focus on Aboriginal issues, the establishment of institutions or structures to facilitate change in policies, and programs affecting Aboriginal peoples.

Comments on the 18th Annual Fall Conference that brought together Indigenous law students from across Canada to speak with Elders, leaders, academics and lawyers on a variety of relevant topics.

Comments on the paradox of development between one part of Canadian society, which is considered part of the first world, and another part of Canadian society without running water or electricity.

Expression of criticism about Canada's legal system especially two tragic events in Manitoba and the Canadian response being a public inquiry into the administration of justice with regard to Aboriginal peoples.

Discusses the various models for providing child welfare services.

Book review of: Massacre Myth by Rod Moran. Review located by scrolling to page 124.

Examines the attitudes of co-author of Royal Commission on Indian Affairs in British Columbia (popularly known as the McKenna-McBride Report) with particular attention to the question of lands and reserves.

Looks at the five terms of reference, developed by the government,that McLean was required to investigate and the conclusion he came to.

Looks at the history of residential schools in Canada and the global phenomenon of apology as part of a movement towards negotiating restitution and facilitating historical reconciliation.

Overview and guide to aid in developing a meaningful Aboriginal consultation processes for distinct Aboriginal peoples in Canada, one that would accommodate Aboriginal rights.

Explores the public statement-gathering process and ways in which media practices shape and guide testimonials.

Analyzes an inquiry into the death of an aboriginal man in police custody.

Argues that while the role of official apologies is controversial, it nevertheless plays a part in the broader reconciliation process. Uses Canadian and the Australian experience as case studies.

Argues the process should be an opportunity to change the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, but this change hinges on the general public's acceptance of the need to redefine history and national identity.

Co-chair of Reconciliation Australia stresses that gatherings such as health conferences should be action driven in order to improve health and social outcomes.

Presentation to Phase Three of the Commission of Inquiry into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Phoenix Sinclair. Inquiry looked into how the Manitoba child welfare system had failed to protect the five-year-old girl.

Discusses future changes to the justice system as a result of the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution (Donald Marshall Inquiry).

Contends that "the transpower of the Canadian TRC may therefore lie not in the public events themselves, but in the more carnivalesque movements that are growing in its wake".

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Website highlights the significance of the 1881 Parliamentary Coranderrk Inquiry through research, education and performance to educate the broader population and attempt to redress the injustices produced from that history.

Identifies areas of persistent discrimination and highlights Canada's ongoing failure to address rights violations. Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the occasion of its review of Canada’s 19th and 20th reports.

"Follow-up to Thematic Hearing Before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 144th Period of Sessions, March 28, 2012."