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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Nellie Beardy, Executive Director, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

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File contains a presentation by Nellie Beardy and Janet Gordon of the [Sioux Lookout] Aboriginal Health Authority. Beardy discusses the health situation in the area particularly with regard to infrastructure, service delivery, disease and injury problems. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Beardy.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ovide Mercredi, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations

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File contains a presentation by Ovide Mercredi, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations. Mercredi discusses his view of the Royal Commission and its goals, his organizations participation in Constitutional talks, and the importance of self-governance and self-determination to Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation is a discussion between Mercredi and Commissioners Erasmus, Sillet, Wilson, Dussault and Blakeney.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Patricia Lowe, Society of Friends Against Family Violence

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Patricia Lowe

Lowe discusses the society's work promoting the establishment of a shelter for battered women and children in Inuvik over the past four years, and why such a facility is needed.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Patsy Bernard

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File contains a presentation by Patsy Bernard of the Abegweit band. Bernard discusses her problems with the Chief of her band, and accusses him of anti-democratic and authoritarian practices. Bernard also discusses the need for increased cultural knowledge and awareness to be implemented before self-government.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Patti Williams

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This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes a presentation by Patti Williams of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, at a Round Table discussion of Self-Government.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Pauline Lewis

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Pauline Lewis
File contains a presentation by Pauline Lewis, a Micmac woman from the Eskasoni First Nation. Lewis discusses her experience with the Indian Act and Bill C-31, having been re-listed to the Band in 1991. She discusses spousal abuse, provincial-federal jurisdictional issues in criminal law, and her part in a National Film Board presentation. Following the presentation is a comment from Commissioner Georges Erasmus.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Naluktuk

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Peter Naluktuk
File contains a presentation by Peter Naluktuk. In a brief presentation, Naluktuk discusses childhood poverty and hunger.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Reverends Douglas Crosby, OMI, Marc Lortie, OMI and Achiel Peelman, OMI, Secretariat of the Oblate Conference of Canada

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This file contains a presentation by Reverends Douglas Crosby, OMI, Marc Lortie, OMI and Achiel Peelman, OMI. Their presentation makes a number of points, including recognition and implementation of Aboriginal self-government, Aboriginal input concerning decisions about Aboriginal lands leading to self-sufficiency, and the federal government's recognition of its fiduciary responsible to on- and off-reserve Aboriginals, Metis, non-status and registered Aboriginal people. A lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rheeno Diabo, Shakotiia'Takehanes Community Services

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Rheeno Diabo
The file contains a presentation by Rheeno Diabo, Shakottia Takehanes Community Services. Diabo, a Mohawk woman, discusses her experiences with post-trauma and other types of community social work, and the personal impact of working with people she knows. Roda Grey and Marlene Castalano discuss some of the issues raised with Diabo.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rita Arey, President, Northwest Territories Status of Women, Closing Remarks, and Closing Prayer

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Rita Arey

The file contains a presentation on by President Rita Arey of the Northwest Territories Status of Women organization, closing remarks and a closing prayer. President Arey presents on her organization's work on behalf of women and specifically the challenges facing Aboriginal women in the Northwest Territories.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rix Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Toronto, Ontario

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This file contains a presentation by Rix Rogers relating to his experiences traveling to a number of rural and remote First Nations in Canada and speaking with Aboriginal leaders about child welfare and family violence. People cannot heal themselves when they live in a threatening environment, so creating a new social climate is essential before dealing with patterns of violence. Rogers states that if there is to be a restoration of the full richness of Aboriginal culture, it likely will occur because of the efforts of women.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Robert Mercredi, Metis Society of Saskatchewan

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File contains a presentation by Robert Mercredi of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Mercredi discusses his organization, and the problems facing his people. He describes the Metis as Canada's forgotten people, and while offering support for the "Canada clause" of the Constitution stresses the need for the Metis to be recognized on an equitable level with their Indian and Inuit brothers and sisters. He bemoans the lack of a land base for the Metis people of Saskatchewan, and the lack of resources neccessary for basic governmental functioning.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ronnie Leah, Sociology Professor, University of Lethbridge

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File contains a presentation by Ronnie Leah, Sociology Professor at the University of Lethbridge. Leah discusses research she performed in the community which highlights the experience of Aboriginal women in the Lethbridge area in terms of systemic racism they face in their daily lives. Leah discusses her methodology, findings, and some ways in which she thinks the problems of racism in the community can be addressed.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rosa Wright, Representative, Deh Cho Region, Northwest Territories Native Women's Association

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File contains a presentation by Rosa Wright discussing the healing of individual persons, families and communities, and the future of children "coming from dysfunctional homes and living in a dysfunctional society." She briefly discusses other negative issues facing youth and elderly persons, discrimination associated with Bill C-31 and self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ruth Flowers, Makkovik Women's Group

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File contains a presentation by Ruth Flowers. Flowers presents on the concerns of the Makkovik Women's Group which include the establishment of daycare in the region, economic development and the impact of hard times for the fisheries, concern with vandalism in the community, and concerns with the justice system. Following the presentation Flowers discusses some of these issues with Commissioners Dussault and Robinson.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Saami Qumaraq Inuit Women's Group

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sami Qumaraq Inuit Women's Group
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File contains a presentation by Sami Qumaraq, Inuit Women's Group. Qumaraq discusses women's issues on Baffin Island, and especially the challenges faced by youth in their communities. Qumaraq highlights the need for more counsellors and support services for people, particularly in smaller communities than Iqualuit. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault thanks her.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sandra Delaronde

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File contains a presentation by Sandra Delaronde, Vice President of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women. Delaronde discusses the status of Aboriginal women in their relationship within Aboriginal organizations, and Aboriginal communities, as well as offering a few suggestions to the Commission. Following the presentation is a discussion between Delaronde and Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand on some of the issues raised.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sandra Delaronde, President, Metis Women of Manitoba

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The file contains a presentation by Sandra Delaronde, President, Metis Women of Manitoba. Delaronde discusses the history of the Metis people, land issues, issues with curricula, the need for rights recognition, social problems, environmental issues, self-governance,and international women's issues. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Wilson discuss some of the issues raised with Delaronde.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sandra Green, First Nations Women's Group, and Isabelle Hill, Daughters of Kitkatla

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File contains a presentation by Sandra Green, First Nations Women's Group. Green, a member of the Haida Nation and Eagle Clan, discusses the mandate and issues of the First Nations Women's Group of Prince Rupert. Their mandate is to "preserve the First Nations family in a healthy and positive way" and their issues include "social issues of family violence, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual abuse" AIDS, and high youth mortality generally. Green goes on to highlight a number of root causes of these problems, and recommend solutions to the Commission.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by School of Human Justice, Jim Harding

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This file contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan. This portion of the Commission includes a presentation by the School of Human Justice given by Jim Harding concerning the Justice System as it pertains to the Aboriginal Community. Questions from the assembled commissioners are also present.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sharron Simpson, Chairman, Central Okanagan Regional District

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Sharron Simpson
The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Central Okanagan Regional District by Sharron Simpson, Chairperson. Simpson discusses her viewpoint as a Canadian with little knowledge of Aboriginal peoples. Simpson discusses her limited experiences with First Nations and Inuit people in her youth, the colonial mentality, the sociological concept of anomie, the need for mutual respect and understanding to forge a new relationship, work with the Westbank Indian Band, and concerns about the development of self-government. Simpson also makes a variety of recommendations to the Commission.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Susan Beaver, President, Two Spirited People of the First Nations

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File contains a presentation by Susan Beaver, President of Two Spirited People of the First Nations. Beaver discusses her organization's origins and history, including how and why it changed its name in 1991 from "Gays and Lesbians of the First Nations" to "Two Spirited People of the First Nations." Following the presentation are comments by the Commissioners and a discussion between Commissioner Blakeney and Beaver on ideas of self-governance and how they are viewed by Two-Spirited People of the First Nations.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sydney McKay, Manitoba Metis Federation, Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba

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Sydney McKay
Freda Lundmark
The file contains a presentation by Sydney McKay of the Manitoba Metis Federation (Thompson Region), and Freda Lundmark, Metis Women of Manitoba. Lundmark discusses Metis youth, employment, cultural, recreational, education, Elders, housing, child care, child support, gender and employment, curricula, Aboriginal languages (including Michif, Cree, and Saulteaux), jurisdiction, justice, health, and general concerns of Metis women and youth in Northern Manitoba.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tamara Bell, Proprietor, Pow Wow Native Arts and Fashion Centre

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File contains a presentation by Tamara Bell, Proprietor, Pow Wow Native Arts and Fashion Centre. Bell is a Haida woman and entrepreneur who presents on economic issues. Bell discusses the need for an economic base, the ability of businesses to "bridge gaps and cut through cultural and social boundaries," and claims "Economic independence has a distinct advantage in helping both the Native and Non-Native community." Following the presentation Bell answers questions from Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand on the issues raised in her presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Temagami First Nation, Arnold Paul

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File contains a presentation by Arnold Paul of the Temagami First Nation. Paul discusses his home community of Bear Island, education, and economic development; specifically M'Kwa Minissi Anishnabaquec which operates a craft shop and training program for local women. Paul recommends to the Commission that the government negotiate self-governance arrangements on a case by case basis to suit the needs of individual communities.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Teressa Nahanee

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File contains a presentation by Teressa Nahanee. She discusses her own personal and professional background, then delivers a presentation on the different effects of the legal system on Aboriginal people based on gender. Nahanee offers a critique of patriarchy in the legal system, and in Aboriginal communities.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by the Association des Femmes autochtones du Quebec

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This file contains a presentation by six members of Association des Femmes autochtones du Quebec, a group represents approximately 3000 women from Aboriginal nations residing in Quebec. It focuses on three issues: family violence, day care for pre-school children and Aboriginal women in the urban setting. The group deals with obstacles when attempting to help Aboriginal women, such as the lack of support for domestic violence victims and the lack of resources to assist persons who assault or abuse.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by the Women's Resource Centre

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The file contains a presentation by Sharon Caudron, Claire-Anne Bouchard, and Jacquie Soroff of the Women's Resource Centre in Hay River, Northwest Territories. The three women present on "condensed information and possible solutions to address generational violence" including family violence and abuse of multiple varieties. The presenters also suggest some possible solutions to the intergenerational cycle of violence, and its' relation to the criminal justice and education systems.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Thelma Chalifoux, Senator Co-Chair, Metis Nation of Alberta

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File contains a presentation by Thelma Chalifoux, Senator Co-Chair, Metis Nation of Alberta. Chalifoux discusses the institution of the Metis Senate in Alberta. Chalifoux gives an overview of its composition and goals, and relates how it draws its inspiration from the Senate of the Metis provisional government of Red River in 1870.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Theresa Neegan

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File contains a presentation by Theresa Neegan. Neegan discusses what she sees as the discrepancy between the views of the Aboriginal political leadership with regards to their views towards women, and the reality at home in the communities. Following her presentation Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson discuss her presentation and the other three preceding presenters which dealt with women's issues (Grace Delaney, Karen Pine-Cheechoo, and Brenda Small) regarding the issues raised in their presentations.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tobique Women's Group

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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File contains a presentation by Tobique Women's Group. The group's representatives who include Caroline Innis, Karen Perley, Marina Moulton, and Bet-te Paul make a series of recommendations to the Commission which they think will improve the lives and representation of Aboriginal women across Canada.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tom George, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Stoney Creek Band

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Tom George
File contains a presentation by Tom George focusing on the lack of funding for drug and alcohol recovery programs for Aboriginals in Canada. Lack of employment, recreation facilities, and shelter for women and children are problems George's group faces. He calls on the Commission to help secure funding for his organization. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tony Belcourt, Constitutional Advisor, Metis National Council

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Tony Belcourt
File contains a presentation by Tony Belcourt, Constitutional Advisor, Metis National Council. Belcourt adds some remarks to the previous presentation by Marc Leclair, spokesperson for the Metis National Council. Belcourt asks the Commission to act on behalf of Metis peoples to let their history be known to Canadians, and to have them included as equals under the designation of Aboriginal peoples. Belcourt points out that often Metis people have been disregarded and Aboriginal used as a blanket term for First Nations and Inuit people in general parlance.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Unidentified Female Speaker

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File contains a brief presentation by an unidentified female speaker who believes that before larger issues can be solved, "We need to take care of the people at home first." The speaker says the childhood abuse she suffered made her stronger as an adult, but more adult role models and more child services programs are required to help children before abuse occurs.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Vicki Wilson and Kula Ellison, Aboriginal Women's Council of Saskatchewan

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File contains an presentation by Vicki Wilson and Kula Ellison focusing on the inability of Aboriginal women's group to be heard and believes that "it is no secret that our women in this province and our sisters elsewhere in this country are presently too busy fighting our own leaders for the recognition of women's rights to be including in moulding and governing of Aboriginal communities and nations." They also state that all levels of government, including First Nations governments, must prioritize family violence as the country's foremost social problems.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Wayne Helgason, Director, Mamawewitchta Tonta Centre

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File contains a presentation by Wayne Helgason, Director, Mamawewitchta Tonta Centre. Helgason discusses his organization in Winnipeg and its mandate to provide Aboriginal people with child and family services, as well as some of the issues he has encountered in such a capacity over the years. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners regarding both his and Marilyn Fontaine's presentations.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Wilfred Price, Treasurer, British Columbia Association of Friendship Centres

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File contains a presentation by Wilfred Price discussing self-government and he states that "70 percent of our people who are living off-reserve do not get proper representation." He presents the idea that having a small group of people from a population of tens of thousands of Aboriginal people in BC elect a select few to represent them is wrong. He wants self-government where all are involved, not just a few. Comments from Co-Chair Georges Erasmus follow the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Yvon Allard, Metis, Member of the Manitoba Metis Federation

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File contains a presentation by Yvon Allard, Member of the Manitoba Metis Federation regarding Employment Equity for Aboriginal Peoples and Post-Secondary Institutions. In particular Allard discusses discrimination in employment, and the promotion and protection of Aboriginal cultural identity in educational institutions.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation for the Indigenous Womens Collective by Mary Staniscia

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Mary Staniscia

Presentation made at a round table discussion for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. Staniscia briefly discusses the reasons for the organization's existence and touches on the topic of self-government and issues concerning the women of Aboriginal, Metis and Inuit communities.

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation for the Louis Riel Metis Association by Tom Lalonde, Lyle Letendre and Fraser Hall

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This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This part includes presentation for the Louis Riel Metis Association by Tom Lalonde, Lyle Letendre, Fraser Hall and Derwin Calliou concerning rural and urban housing for the Aboriginal community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation for the Native Homemakers Association of British Columbia by Brenda Wesley and Florence Hackett

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This file contains a transcript of a part of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This part includes presentation the Native Homemakers Association of British Columbia by Brenda Wesley and Florence Hackett concerning the economic independence and social justice for the family in the Aboriginal community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation of the Healthiest Babies Possible Pregnancy Outreach Program by Marlene Thio-Watts

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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 a presentation of the Healthiest Babies Possible Pregnancy Outreach Program by Marlene Thio-Watts concerning access to health care in the Aboriginal community. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of N'Amerind Elders Group, Elder Dorothy Day

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File contains a presentation by Elder Dorothy Day on behalf of the N'Amerind Elders Group of London, Ontario. Elder Day discusses Aboriginal history, colonization, education, reserve life, government policy, and crime concerns. Following Elder Day's presentation Commissioner Erasmus thanks her for sharing her views with the Commission.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of the Metis Association of the Northwest Territories by Gordon Lennie, Vice-President

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File contains a presentation on behalf of the Metis Association of the Northwest Territories by Gordon Lennie, Vice-President. Lennie, presenting on behalf of President Gary Bohnet, raises concerns with underrepresentation of Metis peoples in the first round of Royal Commission sittings, as well as Commission composition and funding issues. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the issues raised with Lennie.
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