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Outlines that one of the best ways to counteract the denial of racism is to expose all occurences of hateful and hurtful racism in an effort to break the silence.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library Extracts from James Clinkskill's memoirs, including a description of Clinkskill's arrival in Western Canada; of some of the events leading up to the Northwest Resistance of 1885; and of a number of incidents involving Indians and "half-breeds" before and during the Northwest Resistance, especially in the town of Battleford.

Discussion of the debate caused by the authors' rejoinder to Satzewich and Shaffir's 2009 article on racial profiling.

Information about: factors which lead to venerability, characteristics of predators, major cases involving serial murders, responses to reported cases, prevention and safety planning for potential victims, the role of media, and the trial process.

Contains 51 recommendations dealing with identification, investigating and prosecution of cases involving serial killers who prey on marginalized individuals.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 27, 1978 dealing primarily with a report of the Community Liaison Committee regarding a conference entitled "Native people on the Street". The four main topics discussed were 1. Initiating communication between Riversdale residents and community organizations, 2. Clarifying areas of agreement and disagreement on the question of Native-White relations in Saskatoon, 3. Discussing directions for possible solutions, and 4.

Commission established pursuant to the Saskatchewan Public Inquires Act to report on findings and to make recommendations, without drawing conclusions about the civil or criminal responsibility for the death of Mr. Stonechild.

Includes links to witness list, exhibits, final submissions, transcripts, etc. "... public inquiry into the circumstances that resulted in the death of Mr. Stonechild, including the nature and extent of contact between Mr. Stonechild and members of the Saskatoon Police Service. The Commission is also to look into the way in which the 1990 investigation of Mr. Stonechild’s death was conducted. "

Assessed impacts of courts, corrections, and police, and made practical recommendations for change.

Assessed impacts of courts, corrections, and police, and made practical recommendations for change.

Summarizes presentations, outcomes of discussion groups, and recommendations. Participants included victims services workers, law enforcement officers, Crown Counsel, criminal justice employees, community workers, and representatives from Aboriginal organizations and government.

Objectives were to ensure claimed expenditures that have been incurred are in accordance with the Agreement and other guidelines.

Commission investigated Aboriginal policing issues.

Experiences of urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and issues that effect urban Aboriginal Peoples in Toronto, Ontario.

Comments on specific components of the Calls for Justice for governments and Calls for Justice for industries, institutions, services and partnerships from a legal standpoint.

Reports results from an adult and a youth survey regarding personal experiences, and nine focus groups. Themes and findings included victimization, the role of alcohol and drugs, reporting of incidents, perceptions of law enforcement and court responses, appropriate court sanctions, youth and teen dating violence, services and community awareness.

Includes a general overview of restorative justice principles and processes, and discusses the complexity of balancing enforcement, victim issues and rehabilitation.

Looks at the way violence against Aboriginal women is viewed and responded to in Australia and how the court system is bias against women in certain circumstances.

Gerald Willoughby's book describes his arrival from England to Saskatoon in 1883, and he was among Saskatoon's first citizens. His peaceful dealings with Louis Riel and various chiefs are detailed, particularly those with Chief Whitecap. Willoughby offers an assessment of the lives of aboriginals living near Saskatoon and notes numerous similarities between "the Red Men and the White Men."

Historical note:

Gerald Willoughby (1866-1933) was one of the first citizens of Saskatoon, NWT.

Categorized by policing, court-related, community corrections, conventional corrections, alternative programs, and non-specific justice.

Report commissioned by the Department of Justice. Volume contains annotated bibliographies, including documents, reports and position papers.

Report identifies weaknesses in the program and makes recommendations for improvements.

Comments on the FBI's investigation of AIM from 1971 to 1976.

Examines the United States government's case against American Indian Movement activist, Leonard Peltier and the FBIs unofficial agenda taken against AIMs political activism.

Part two of W.O. Mitchell's article on the life of Louis Riel, beginning with the start of the Northwest Resistance in March 1885, details of the various battles, and ending with a lengthy account of Riel's last days and eventual hanging of Riel on 16 November 1885.

This file contains two issues of the "Riel Project Bulletin." It updates the activities of the Riel Project, an project established by the Universities of Alberta, Calgary, and Sherbrooke, which sought to publish a critical, bilingual edition of the collected writings of Louis Riel to mark the 100th anniversary of his death. A five-volume edition was published by the University of Alberta Press in 1985.

Two copies of the premiere issue of the bulletin published by the University of Alberta. Article subjects include a letter written by Louis Riel, dated 16 November 1885, the day of his execution; and the Riel Mini-Conference, held in October 1978 at the University of Alberta.

Historical note:

This file contains five booklets related to the history of the 1885 Riel Rebellion. Diary of Francis Dickens by Vernon LaChance (1930), Four Months Under Arms by H. S. Nelson (nd), Twelve Days With The Indians by Neil Brodie (1932), War-Peace in Canada: The Invader Responsible for the Death of the Patriot Louis Riel by Jules Sioui (1943), and Saskatchewan Guide to Historic Sites of the North West Rebellion (1985).

Discusses increased risk factors for women due to an increase in economic development and greater accessibility to the Arctic.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday February 9, 1981 discussing a request for the appointment of Rodney Soonias to the Board of Police Commissioners representing the Native and Non-Native community. The matter was referred to the Committee on Committees.

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File contains a discussion paper by Don Junor. Junor, executive director of the Riversdale Business Improvement District in Saskatoon, discusses Aboriginal, business, and police relationships in inner-city Saskatoon. Following Junor's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with him.

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 171 contains a transcript of a telephone consultation between Counsel for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, Nick Schultz and journalist Wilfred Doucette who had been a witness to the relocation of Inuit/Eskimos to the High Artic. The conversation focuses on the portrayal, in the current media, of the events that took place during the relocation. Highlighted are articles from the newspapers; Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and The Boston Globe, among others. Also an area of concern was that of a CBC show "Quirk and Quarks" featuring lawyer Andrew Orkin.

RCAP 172 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, June 28, 1993. Participants present on the High Arctic Relocation followed by a panel discussion on Canadian Sovereingty issues.

RCAP 174 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, June 30, 1993. Participants present on the High Arctic Relocation, related Inuit, and Canadian sovereignty issues.

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 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.

Contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Saskatoon Indian and Native Friendship Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to education, land claims, self-government, on- and off-reserve Aboriginals, training of Aboriginals in education and law enforcement, and women's issues. 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 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.