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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mathilda Fontaine, Maliotenam School Parents Committee

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Mathilda Fontaine
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File includes a presentation by Mathilda Fontaine on behalf of the Maliotenam School Parents Committee. Fontaine discusses concerns with money being allocated for education not necessarily being spent on it, and also with the recognition of Montagnais teaching certificates. Following her presentation Commissioner Dussault and Wilson discuss these issues with her, while Commissioner Chartrand thanks her for her presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Maureen Sager, Environmental Coalition

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File contains a presentation by Maureen Sager, Environmental Coalition. Sager states that she did not realize she would be on the agenda at the hearing, then goes on to outline the views of her group on First Nations issues in a brief presentation. She discusses their interpretation of Canadian history, the need for new negotiations between Canada and First Nations on a nation-to-nation basis, environmental issues regarding the local pulp mill, and why her organization feels the ongoing Constitutional talks (at the time of the presentation) were inadequate.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Max 'One Onti' Gros Louis, Former Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation

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Max "One-Onti" Gros-Louis
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File contains a presentation by Max "One-Onti" Gros-Louis, Former Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation. He discusses his own personal history, and the history of his people with reference to Aboriginal rights, constitutions, and ill treatment by the federal and provincial governments. Gros-Louis discusses the dispossession of Huron lands and harassment of traditional resource harvesters by government officials. Following his presentation the Commissioners make some comments.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Maxwell Yalden, Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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File contains a presentation by Maxwell Yalden, Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, regarding his organizations past advocacy on behalf of Aboriginal peoples (including its support for the creation of the Commission), a universalist approach to Charter of Rights and Freedoms rights, his view that the Charter is complimentary to collective Aboriginal rights, the need to redress and relieve discrimination and abuses against Aboriginal Canadians, the importance of acting now with regards to Aboriginal issues rather than later.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mayor Clifford G. Branchflower

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The file contains a presentation by Mayor Clifford G. Branchflower, City of Kamloops. Mayor Branchflower discusses his views on Aboriginal self-government, how he sees the need for a flexible approach, and the history of his municipalities relationship with the Kamloops Indian Band. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with Mayor Branchflower and Moderator Bob Manuel.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Metis Society Local, Armand Murray

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File contains a presentation by Armand Murray of the La Loche Local of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Murray discusses the need for recognition of Aboriginal rights on the part of government, land issues, a lack of capital in the community for utilizing resources, a conflict with the provincial government over Clearwater River park, fisheries issues, forestry issues, tourism and guiding, and related issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault discusses some of the issues raised with Murray.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Miawpukuk Band, Conne River

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
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Jerry Penny
Edwina Wetzel
Michael Joe
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File contains a presentation by Chief Geraldine Kelly, Archaeologist Jerry Penny, Director of Education Edwina Wetzel, and Michael Joe, all of the Miawpukek Band, Conne River, Newfoundland. The presenters discuss the history of the Micmac people in Newfoundland, and claim that they have Aboriginal rights on the island. They discuss some of the archaeological and historical evidence for this, and the court case that the band is involved in with the federal government to have these claims recognized.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by MicMac Native Friendship Centre, Gordon King, Director

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File contains a presentation by Director Gordon King of the Micmac Native Friendship Centre (Halifax, NS). King discusses the role Friendship Centres play in communities, their non-political nature, and the success they have had working with urban Aboriginal populations. King introduces the days presenters from the Friendship Centre and states to the Commissioners that they "have the powers to start the process for change to ensure a better life for Aboriginal peoples residing in urban areas.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by MicMac Native Friendship Centre, Marie Francis, Crisis Intervention Officer

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File contains a presentation by Crisis Intervention Officer Marie Francis of the Micmac Native Friendship Centre (Halifax, NS). Francis discusses the financial difficulties faced by the Status Indian population in Canada who lives off reserve, and states that Bands often do not live up to their fiduciary obligations to off-reserve people.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mike Garso, Split Lake Cree First Nation

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The file contains a presentation by Mike Garson, Split Lake Cree First Nation. Garson discusses self-governance and self-determination; land and resources; colonization and government paternalism; water; Treaty rights; and hydro development. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Garson.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Millbrook Native Learning Centre, Patsy Paul-Martin

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Patsy Paul-Martin
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File contains a presentation by Patsy Paul-Martin of the Millbrook Native Learning Centre. Paul-Martin discusses "the major barriers the Native participants face when they enrol in the Millbrook Native Learning Centre that impedes their upgrading to success." She highlights a variety of concerns and makes some recommendations for addressing them. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Paul-Martin, after which are closing remarks and the conclusion of the day's sitting of the Royal Commision.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mina Kingalik

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Mina Kingalik
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File contains a presentation by Mina Kingalik. Kingalik discusses the loss of traditional Inuit culture in Nunavik and the process by which this has taken place. Kingalik also discusses the introduction of social problems like alcoholism that have come with cross-cultural contact in the North.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Miranda Prosper, Student, Wahpeton First Nation

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File contains a presentation by Miranda Prosper, a grade 6 student from the Wahpeton Reserve School. Prosper discusses changes she would like to see on the Wahpeton Reserve. These include more policing, an alochol ban, more funding for roads, a Dakota language immersion program for young children, a better firehall, and a safer bus stop.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Mr Rheal Boudrias

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Rheal Boudrias
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File contains a presentation by Mr. Rheal Boudrias. Boudrias, outgoing President of the Native Alliance of Quebec, discusses his own past, the way Aboriginal people have been treated in his region, the struggles of off-reserve populations, resource and economic development, housing, culture, racism and discrimination, and rights. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Boudrias.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ms. Caroline Innis, Tobique First Nation

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Caroline Innis
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File contains a presentation by Ms. Caroline Innis, Tobique First Nation. Innis makes a short presentation on why she would like to see a standardized appeal process for students on reserve who have been denied post-secondary funding across the country.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Nancy Scanie

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File contains a presentation by Nancy Scanie. Scanie discusses her experiences as a Non-Status woman, and her views on the situation of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Following the presentation Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with her including reconciling Special Status with Equality, and a gradual transition to self-governance. Following this discussion the day's proceedings are adjourned.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Naskapi Band of Quebec, John Memeanskum, Director General and Band Secretary, Dr. Paul Wilkinson, Advisor

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John Memanskum
Paul Wilkinson
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File includes a presentation by Director General John Memanskum, and Advisor Paul Wilkinson of the Naskapi Band of Quebec. Memanskum discusses the relocation of the Naskapi-Montagnais people and the history of their band, as well as the James Bay agreement in Northern Quebec, the Indian Act, self-government models and related matters. Following the presentation Memanskum engages Commissioner Dussault in a discussion of the issues raised. After this Commissioner Dussault concludes the day's sitting of the Commission and thanks the days participants.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Native Outpatient Centre, Meysncut Counselling Centre, Sara Williams, Jane Caprion

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File contains a presentation by the Native Outpatient Centre: Meysncut Counselling Centre by Sara Williams and Jane Caprion. Sara Williams begins with a presentation giving an overview of their organization, and its work dealing with abuse and education in the community. Williams also makes a variety of organizational and funding recommendations to the Commission related to the organization's work. Following this Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand engage Williams and Caprion in a discussion on the issues raised, and the activities of the Centre.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Neil Perley, Micmac Maliseet Development Corporation

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This file contains a presentation by Neil Perley focusing on restrictions placed upon Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneuers because of federal government policy. Perley states that First Nations governments and organizations must be given the authority to make decision and disperse funds which will benefit their communities and people. He also says that economic development should be viewed as the cure to the social problems which occur on every First Nations. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Norma Shorty, Kwanlin Dun First Nation

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Norma Shorty
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File contains a presentation by Norma Shorty, Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Shorty describes the history of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and its reserves in the Whitehorse area. Shorty suggests that since the government contributed to the destruction of traditional systems of Kwanlin Dun learning, it should contribute to rebuilding them. Following Shorty's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss language, education, and rights issues with Shorty.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by NorSask Native Outreach

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File contains a presentation by Antoinette Lemaigre of NorSask Native Outreach. Lemaigre discusses her work as an employment counsellor, the need for increased education funding, acommodations for instructors, the need for permanent jobs, urananium mining in northern Saskatchewan and related employment issues, and the need for a trade school north of Prince Albert. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Sillet discuss some of the issues raised with Lemaigre.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by North Bay Indian Friendship Centre

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File contains a presentation by Bill Butler and Lynn Bennett of the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre. The presenters discuss housing, employment, child care, and other urban issues. Bennett also discusses the Low Income People's Involvement agency, or LIPI, and some of the advocacy work it does. Following the presentation Butler and Lynn discuss some of the issues raised with Commissioners Wilson and Sillett.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by North Bay Psychiatric Hospital, Paul King

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File contains a presentation by Paul King of the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital. King discusses Aboriginal mental health, training, and teaching. King also provides an overview of the hospital, its' geographic service area, staffing, and mandate. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with King.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Northern Lights School Division

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File contains a presentation on behalf of the Northern Lights School Division by Rick Laliberte and Gordon Rutten. Laliberte discusses his own background as a Cree person and educational issues in Northern Saskatchewan, the need for a child centred approach, and linguistic issues. Rutten delivers a series of 13 recommendations to the Commission on education in Nothern Saskatchewan dealing with administrative, finance, cultural, and linguistic concerns. Following the presentation the two presenters discuss educational concerns with the assembled Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Northwest Urban Aboriginal Society of Prince Rupert

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File contains a presentation by the Northwest Urban Aboriginal Society of Prince Rupert. Vern Brown, President of the Prince Rupert Local of the Council of Haida Nations introduces his fellow presenters John Stewart, Bill Wright, and Fred Anderson. Brown discusses the urban Aboriginal population in Prince Rupert, its' demographic make-up, educational and language concerns, the need for facilities and resources, land claims issues, housing issues, seniors issues, disabled people's issues, health issues, and general urban and off-reserve concerns.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Olie Schell, Manager, Career Development and Employment, Government of Alberta

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File contains a presentation by Olie Schell. Schell is the manager of Career Development and Employment for the Government of Alberta. Schell discusses programs which Alberta Career Development and Employment have been involved with in the area around Fort McMurray. Following the presentation is a discussion between Schell and Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand on some of these programs.
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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 Paul Doxtator

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File contains a presentation by Paul Doxtator. Doxtator discusses justice and penal issues. Doxtator makes a series of recommendations to improve the penal system for Aboriginal people involving financial resources and programming. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Doxtator.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Paul Fritts

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File contains a presentation by Paul Fritts. Fritts, a Mohawk, and a lawyer, discusses economic issues with particular respect to Status Indian peoples. Included in his presentation are his views on the Indian Act as it pertains to economic matters, and problems attracting investment. Following the presentation are some comments by Commissioners Blakeney and Wilson.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Paul Hogan

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File contains a presentation by Paul Hogan. Hogan discusses his personal views on a variety of issues facing Aboriginal people. These include education, urban issues, self-governance, governmental relations, land rights, language concerns, and the Indian Act. Following Hogan's presentation Commissioners Erasmus and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with him.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Paul Turmel, General Manager, Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec

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File contains a presentation by Paul Turmel, General Manager of the Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec. Turmel discusses the history and mandate of his organization, and its goal of getting more Aboriginal people involved with the justice system, establishing justice institutions based on the cultural values of Aboriginal nations, and helping Aboriginal accused. Following Turmel's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss the organization's activities and justice issues generally with him.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Pauline Lewis

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Pauline Lewis
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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 Brook, Executive Director, Prince Albert Tribal Council

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File contains a presentation by Peter Brook, Executive Director of the Prince Albert Tribal Council. Brooks asks the Commission if it is prepared to undertake a special investigation into ongoing land claims disputes involving three Dene nations in northern Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories which the Prince Albert Tribal Council represents.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Cooke

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File contains a presentation by Peter Cooke. Cooke, an Iroquois artist, discusses the history of the Six Nations Confederacy and his hometown of Brantford, Ontario with reference to the overall history of Canada. Cooke discusses land use and his people's philosophy regarding it for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Sillet thank him for his presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Decontie, Inuit Elder

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File contains a presentation by Peter Decontie, Inuit Elder. Decontie's remarks are in Inuit but translated into English in the text. He discusses problems in his home community including child abandonment (by southern fathers), alcohol and drug abuse, policing, and a lack of policies to help his people. The presentation is followed with remarks by Commissioner George Erasmus.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Havlik, Director, Treaty 8 Tribal Association

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File contains a presentation by Peter Haavlik, Director, Treaty Eight Tribal Association. Haavlik discusses his organizations views of Treaty Eight and the ongoing land claims and self-government process its members are engaged in with the Federal government. He makes a series of recommendations to fix problems he sees with the process as it is currently ongoing in British Columbia, one of which is to copy positive aspects of the Saskatchewan government's Treaty Land Entitlement process. Following the presentation Commissioner Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with Havlik.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Nakogee

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Peter Nakogee
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File contains a presentation by Peter Nakogee. Nakogee gives a demographic overview of the community of Moosonee, and discusses the composition of the Moosonee Development Board (a system of local governance) of which he is a part. Commissioner Erasmus discusses this governance model with him following the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Owl

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Peter Owl
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File contains a presentation by Peter Owl. Owl discusses the history of a specific land claim that his Sigma-Anishinabe First Nation is involved in in "the Hudson Bay lands" of the North Shore area of Espanola and Bine River, Ontario. Following his presentation Commissioners Wilson and Sillett discuss the claim with Owl.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Paradis and Closing Prayer

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The file contains a presentation by Peter Paradis. Paradis, a Staff Counselor at Newberry House (a half-way house), discusses the mandate direction of the Royal Commission, action plan suggestions and implementation, and the relationship between the Royal Commission, the Canadian State, and the political process. Following Paradis' critique, Commissioners Dussault and Sillett respond to some of the points he raises. Following this is a closing prayer to convene the day's sitting of the Commission.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Peter Sinclair, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation

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Peter Sinclair
Mathias
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The file contains a presentation by Peter Sinclair, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Sinclair discusses "our day to day nightmare with the ongoing obstruction and interference by Government Bureaucracies." Sinclair relates some of the Cree Nation's history with regard to resource exploitation, residential schools, land use, racism, the negative impact of hydro-electric development, and related concerns. Following the presentation Commissioner Wilson discusses some of the issues raised with Sinclair after which the Commission's sitting is concluded for the day.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Philip Fontaine, Grand Chief, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

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File contains a presentation by Phil Fontaine (at the time the Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs) regarding a wide range of topics including the Commission's mandate, Treaty issues, residential schools, justice reform, self-government, and resources. Following the presentation is a wide ranging discussion between Chief Fontaine and the Commission members on topics raised in the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Pierre Trudel, Rapporteur

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File contains a summary of the preceding round table discussion on the Oka Crisis of 1990, and related issues of Aboriginal Non-Aboriginal relations in the Oka area by Pierre Trudel, rapporteur. Trudel highlights a variety of themes in the discussion by Non-Aboriginal people which shows the difference in perception of the root causes of the Oka crisis between the Mohawk and Quebecois populations. For a full transcript of the round table discussion see Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 115: Round table No. 1 on this site.
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