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 the transcript of a portion of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the discussions of a Plenary Session on all the issues raised during the day. Also a closing prayer is noted to close Day 1.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This file contains the Closing Plenary Session discussion by the assembled audience on the various presentations and other discussions of Day 2. At the conclusion a Closing Prayer was made by Elder Glen Douglas.

The file contains a closing prayer, closing remarks by Moderator John Stiffarm, and an Honour Song. Moderator Stiffarm thanks the participants, some of the organizers, and states that as young people "I pray that we will be able to take some action and be able to come together, regardless of tribes or whatever, and help each other out -- help ourselves most of all." Following this is an honour song after which the day's sitting is concluded.

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. These are closing remarks made by Ruth Norton and George Erasmus.

The file contains closing remarks and a closing prayer for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the President Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993. Commissioners Dussault and Sillett discuss their thoughts on the day's proceedings, the challenges they face, and the plans of the Commission for the future. They also thank the participants, after which is a closing prayer which concludes the day's sitting of the Commission.

The file contains closing remarks by Chief Nathan Matthew and a closing prayer by Mary Thomas, Elder.

File contains closing remarks by Allan Blakeney, Commissioner.

This file contains closing remarks by Arthur Dedam, Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson.

This file contains closing remarks by Billy Two Rivers, Commissioner of the Day.

This file contains closing remarks by Chief Mike Mitchell.

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This file contains closing remarks by Darrell Paul, Rene Dussault and Margaret LaBillois.

This file contains closing remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair.

File contains closing remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair.

File contains closing remarks by Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Restigouche, Quebec. Joe Gray and Brenda Gedeon Miller offer brief closing remarks after the informal round table discussions on education and tourism.

File contains closing remarks by John Stewart, and a closing prayer. Stewart thanks the Commissioners for listening to the concerns of urban people in Prince Rupert, and expresses the hope that they will hear from the Commission in the near future. Following this is a closing prayer which adjourns the days' sitting of the Royal Commission.

File contains closing remarks by Justice Sinclair and each of the Commissioners present in relation to the days proceedings and myriad opening presentations on April 21, 1992 in Winnipeg. The Commissioners discuss highlights of the presentations from their own perspectives, and extend thanks to the participants, then the Commission meeting is adjourned and scheduled to resume the following day.

This file contains closing remarks by Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson.

This file contains brief closing remarks by Max King, Moderator.

This file contains closing remarks by Paul Chartrand, Commissioner and John Lavallee, Moderator.

File contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

This file contains closing remarks by Rene Dussault, Co-Chair.

This file contains closing remarks by the Commission and Grand Chief Joseph T. Norton.

This file contains closing remarks by Viola Robinson, Commissioner.

This file contains closing remarks by the workshop participants of the previous day (7 June 1993). They include Bev Julian, Native Women's Association; Joey Hamelin, Metis National Council; Monica Ittusardjuat, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada and Nelson Mayer, Native Council of Canada. They offer general remarks about proposed suicide prevention conferences, and propose a future mini Round Table on suicide prevention with the Commissioners.

This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Prince George, British Columbia. This part includes the closing remarks of Co-Chair George Erasmus and moderator Leo Hebert, thanking the presenters and organizers.

The file contains a presentation by Martin Heavy Head. Heavy Head discusses his work with the Treaty 7 Urban Indian Housing Authority in Lethbridge, Alberta. Head recommends that the Urban Native Housing Program be continued in the future and highlights some of its success as well as the great need for such programs not only in Lethbridge, but also in Calgary. Following the presentation Martin Heavy Head says a closing prayer which convenes the Commission's sitting for the day.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This file contains presentations of four community medical initiatives followed by questions on Day 2.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This file contains the opening proceedings and presentations of four community social initiatives followed by questions on Day 2.

File contains a conversation between Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, unidentified members of the staff and students of the Northern Lights School and Christina Delaney. The conversation involves the retention and restoration of Aboriginal culture in Canada, and the education system particularly with regards to the merits of cross cultural learning techniques and concerns with post secondary funding.

File contains a conversation between Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, Terry Legge, Wilbert Wesley, Christina Delaney, Elie Chilton, and Phoebe Sutherland at the Northern Lights School in Moosonee, Ontario. The wide ranging conversation addresses a variety of topics including educational policy, cultural retention and rejuvenation, and social problems.

The file contains a discussion between Commissioners Rene Dussault, Mary Sillett, and Elders Dominic Eshkakogan, Mary Lou Fox, and Rita Corbiere. Issues covered in the discussion include language issues, the Chartered Lands Act, traditional healing, and diabetes. The discussion is in response to the earlier presentations during this sitting of the Commission by these three Elders. The three Elders' presentations are available for viewing on this site.

The file contains a discussion between presenters Deputy Chief Brian Seymour, Jeanette Castello, and Commissioners Paul Chartrand and Bertha Wilson. Deputy Chief Seymour makes some comments on the possibility of future talks between the Royal Commission and First Nations, and recommends that the Commission return to the area in the future. Following this Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss issues raised in the two presenters previous presentations with them. Presentations by Seymour and Castello can be viewed on this site.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Brenda Wesley. Wesley discusses cultural preservation from her perspective as a Gitksan person.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Elder Margaret Harris. Harris discusses her experiences as a foster parent and the importance of listening to the teachings of one's elders.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Florence Hackett. Hackett discusses her work with the Indian Homemakers' Association, developing job training for First Nations women, funding cutbacks to the organization, and some of the personal lessons she has learned through working with the organization over the years.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes a presentation for Elizabeth Metis Settlement by Wilfred Collins concerning education, philosophy and spiritual believes in the Metis community.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes the discussion of presentations made by East Prairie, Fishing Lake, Buffalo Lake, Peavine and Paddle Prairie Metis Settlements with the assembled commissioners.

File contains a portion of transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the presentation Discussion Paper A given by Dr. John O'Neil on Day 1.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the presentation of Discussion Paper B written by Rosemary Proctor but given by Karen Ginsberg on Day 1. Also included are questions from the audience concerning the presentation of this paper and the proceeding Discussion Paper A given by Dr. John O'Neil.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Gloria Nicholson. Nicholson, a member of the Professional Native Women's Association, discusses healing issues with relation to emotional and spiritual pain.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Jane Gottfriedson. Gottfriedson discusses some of the struggles of Aboriginal women to be included in the self-governance process and to have a voice in Aboriginal politics generally.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Marie Baker. Baker, "an active disabled woman doing research work with the Aboriginal Women's Council" discusses disabled Aboriginal people's issues in British Columbia. Amongst the issues Baker addresses are ignorance of services available, housing assistance, and their rights, and the issue of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Baker also makes a variety of recommendations to deal with these issues.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Nancy Van Heest. Van Heest discusses family violence and spousal abuse, specifically the approach of her program entitled "Urban Images." Van Heest also addresses some of the systemic causes of the problems her program treats.

The file contains the presentation of a discussion paper by Terry Netsena. Netsena, a member of the Aboriginal Women's Council, presents the historical background of that organization and discusses its' operations in areas such as justice. Netsena also makes some recommendations to the Commission regarding policing, police training, sexual assault laws, and women who are being stalked.

File contains the transcript of a portion of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the introduction of moderator Peter Ernerk and the presentation of Discussion Paper C given by Dr. Clare Brant on Day 1.

File contains the transcript of a portion of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This part of the volume contains the presentation of Discussion Paper D written by Professor Emma LaRocque but given by Jo-Anne Daniels on Day 1. Also contained are a series of questions from the audience regarding this paper and that previously presented paper by Dr. Clare Brant.

This file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Restigouche, Quebec. An informal round table discussion takes place after the presentations that focuses on tourism. Some remarks are in French.