Law Enforcement

File contains a presentation regarding Women's Issues by Millie Nelson. Nelson, a member of the Roseau River Women's Group since 1975, discusses child welfare, prostitution, and family violence issues. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the issues raised with Nelson.

File contains a presentation by Chief Thomas Bressette of the London District Chiefs. Bressette, Chief of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, London District, discusses his peoples land dispute with the Department of National Defence over an area known as Stony Point. Chief Bressette goes on to discuss land and self-governance issues generally, recommending to the Commissioon that an arbitration board be set up to resolve such disputes similar to the practice employed in labour relations, and that the federal Department of Indian Affairs be dismantled.

File contains opening remarks by Johnny Epoo(via a translator) who represents Inuit from northern Quebec in land claims negotiations. He speaks about the Elders from his part of Canada and their concerns regarding the education system in its current state and how it could be improved. Epoo also discusses social problems like suicide, chronic welfare, problems with the RCMP, general poverty, and the need to look towards the future rather than dwelling excessively on the past.

File contains opening remarks by Senator Edward Head. Head discusses his Metis origins and gives an overview of his family's story from the time it left St. Norbert, Manitoba, to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, back to northern Manitoba and his home community of Granville Lake.

File contains a presentation by the Reverend Verna Jebb and Mr. Ron Buck of the Moose Lake Bible Group. Jebb and Buck discuss some of the social problems afflicting their community including gas sniffing, a lack of recreational opportunities for youth, alcholism and other substance abuse, illicit drugs, gambling, violent crime, property crime, and the need for community based funding. Following the presentation is a short discussion between the presenters and Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand on the issues covered, as well as community policing and police resources.

File contains an open round table discussion on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada with 34 participants. The theme of the discussion is whether the existing justice system can be remodelled to fit the needs of Aboriginal peoples, and examining the development of culturally appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms. Following the discussion is a closing prayer (pg. 548).

File contains an open round table discussion on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada with 24 participants. The theme of the discussion is the creation of a separate Aboriginal justice system(s), what such a system(s) would deal with, and whether it would be possible to establish such a system(s) under the current Constitutional framework.

File contains a round table discussion on urban Aboriginal concerns with Bruce Yacatto, Isabel Bassett, Michael Bliss, Janet Maher, Susan Eng, Colleen Wassegijig, and Commissioners Blakeney, Harper, Sillet, and Wilson. The discussion incorporates a wide variety of issue relating to urban Aboriginal peoples including education, social services, community policing, and governance issues.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Hunters Room, Skyline Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. This part includes a presentation by Allan Giroux at the Round Table discussion on Addictions.

Website contains links to all documents relating to the inquiry: the seven-volume report, transcripts, exhibits, submissions, counsel notebooks, correspondence, etc.

An interview with Rufus Goodstriker, born in 1924 on the Blood Indian Reserve and attended a residential school. He tells of the origins and significance of the transfer of Indian names, especially within his own family. He also talks about Indian medicine and the power of faith; the Indian spiritual way vs. the Western technological way;of herbs, animal spirits, sweat bath in healing etc.

Illustrates a connection between fiduciary and legal failures of the Crown and disregard for the rule of law.

Discusses the lack of tribal jurisdictional sovereignty required to protect Indigenous female populations in the United States.

Brief biographical sketch of Alex Decoteau, a Cree Olympic athlete and Canada's first Aboriginal policeman.

Book review of: Sam Sixkiller Cherokee by Chris Enss and Howard Kazaniiand.

Dismissed charges against Donald Keepness, and the judge denounced the actions of the Saskatchewan conservation officers in an area of Treaty 4 that is the Muscowpetung First Nation in the Fort Qu'Appelle area.

Photocopied partial pages of the Saskatchewan Herald, dated 15 June 1885, 25 September 1885, 19 October 1885, and 21 October 1885, with stories relating to the Northwest Resistance.

Highlights the changes the City of Saskatoon Police Chief, Russell Sabo, wants to initiate that will bring about more positive cross-cultural relations between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.

Comments on an Act of Reconciliation, made by the Saskatoon Police Chief, on the final day of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event. Article located by scrolling to page 3.

Agreement reached to train Aboriginal peoples as Special Constables with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

A photograph of the Duck Lake battleground, taken sometime after the fight itself. The house near where many of the Prince Albert Volunteers fell in action is clearly visible in the distance. The battleground itself is located near what is today highway # 212.

Reviews, discusses and continues the debate started by Satzewich and Sharrif's paper on racism and Henry and Tator's rejoinder.

Book review of: The Secret War by Jonathan Richards. Review located by scrolling to page 237.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.

Presents data from police occurrence reports from 1978-1983 on 25 reserves in Quebec.

Access: Modules 2 & 3 Modules 4 & 5 Summary Report Action Plan

The Seventh Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

An explanation and breakdown of the process to register sex offenders in the United States. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 209.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Ottawa, 1999. "This thesis compares and contrasts the current legal protections provided to sexually abused, non-Aboriginal children with that afforded to Aboriginal children of Canada."

Presents number of factors that need to be considered when developing appropriate strategies to deal with needs of Aboriginal women. Presented at Without Consent: Confronting Adult Sexual Violence, conference sponsored by the Australian Institute of Criminology.

Criminal Justice Thesis (M.A.)--Pennsylvania State University, 2009.

Book review of: Sharing Our Stories of Survival edited by Sarah Deer, Bonnie Clairmont, Carrie A. Martell and Maureen L. White Eagle. Scroll to page 196 to read review.

Comments on societal and institutional racism against Indigenous peoples.

Chronicles how various governments around the world used the September 11, 2001 attacks to enact anti terror legislation that eroded basic human rights. To access this article scroll down to page 6.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) included in Joint Committee to evaluate RCMP special constable program for Aboriginals.

The Sixth Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Discusses problems associated with policing tobacco smuggling through Akwasasne and St. Regis Reservations and the subsequent on-reserve resale of goods.

Legal Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2019.

Challenges the fact that communication or solicitation for the purpose of sex, otherwise known as prostitution, is illegal and yet is so open, with 14 escort agencies listed in Saskatoon and 17 in Regina.

Presents a survey done in 2007, as a follow up to one done in 1996, which focused on the factors that influence the delivery of policing services. The survey is meant to be used when developing future policies for policing.

Looks at how the Saskatchewan Police Aboriginal Recruiting Committee is working to attract First Nations and Métis people to policing careers. Article located by scrolling to page 18.

Discusses issues surrounding one Alberta band's efforts to control its membership numbers.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

Audit covered the period between 1 October 2012 and 17 December 2013, with work completed December 17, 2013. First Nations Chiefs of Police Reaction.

Social Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2004.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2016