RCMP/NWMP

This file contains a presentation by members of the "Making Adult Decisions" (M.A.D.) Youth Group of Kahnawake discussing problems relating to race relations between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals, and relations with the outside police forces, RCMP and Surete du Quebec, that patrol the Kahnawake area. The group has conducted cultural exchanges with Canadian non-Aboriginal youth and with youth from former Soviet republics. M.A.D.

File contains a presentation by George Rich discussing substance abuse and the lack of recreational facilities and educational opportunities for the youth of Davis Inlet. Rich calls for an Innu-run treatment centre for youth and adults and a permanent RCMP station in Davis Inlet and asks the help of the Commission to achieve this. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Vice President George Rich, Innu Nation. Rich states that Davis Inlet has "all kinds of problems that never existed in other Native communities in Canada." Rich discusses educational issues, his personal experiences as a youth, dealing with bureaucracy, his views on the Oka crisis, community policing and RCMP relations, suicide issues, housing, Innu concepts of government, Aboriginal rights, self-government, obstructions to Innu self-governance, land claims, colonialism, and related issues.

This file contains a presentation in French by the Committee to Promote and Monitor Human Rights in Kahnawake and the Neighboring Communities relating to the 1990 Oka Crisis and the current joint SQ-RCMP patrols from Kahnawake territory. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

This file contains a presentation by the Committee to Promote and Monitor Human Rights in Kahnawake and the Neighboring Communities relating to the 1990 Oka Crisis and the current joint SQ-RCMP patrols from Kahnawake territory. A question-and-answer session in English with the Commissioners is located in RCAP112-8.

The file contains a presentation by Mary Jane Adamson of the Inuvialuit Communications Society. Following a brief introduction from previous presenter Billy Day (also of the Communications Society), Adamson discusses the importance of Aboriginal broadcasting to not only Aboriginal but non-Aboriginal Canadians as an educational and cross-cultural understanding tool; language issues; educational issues; and job training in broadcasting.

File contains a presentation by Noble Shanks focusing on his organization's work in the development of justice services for Metis people in Saskatchewan. He discusses unfair legal representation for Metis people, establishing a Metis court worker program, the poor relationship with the RCMP and Metis people, and the northern fly-in court process. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

This file contains a presentation by Sarah Webb relating to the citizens' advisory committee, called Sapitjigiajet, whose purpose is to maintain open communication between the community and the Nain RCMP detachment. She describes the positive changes in Nain and area during the three years of the group's existence. A question-and-answer period with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

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.

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 Peter Katuk(via a translator) regarding the situation for Inuit people in the Northwest Territories: the struggle for survival, his own birth in an igloo in 1921, how life is a learning experience, how the Inuit people have been left out of Canada, how the Cree and the Hudson Bay Company were condescending and bossy to the Inuit, an incident between his father and the RCMP who made his father relocate his home from Repulse Bay, the need to amend what Katuk describes as the defeat of Aboriginal people in Canada, how his people assisted southerners who came to th

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

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

Presents a case of arbitrary arrest and detention by RCMP officers in Saskatchewan.

[Legal Studies] Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2000.

Comments on an elderly missing woman in Saskatchewan and the ongoing search by her relatives. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 19.

Comments on Robert Pickton's trial, missing aboriginal women and violence against aboriginal women.

The individual in the photograph is on guard duty at a sentry post at Prince Albert, NWT, 1885. A few possibilities exist for what this photograph represents. It appears to be a Northwest Mounted Police man (note the pith helmet), or less likely, a member of the Prince Albert Volunteers, or the Prince Albert Home Guard taken during the "siege" of Prince Albert.

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

Book review of: Showing the Flaf by William R. Morrison.

Focuses on the origins of the Force.

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

Considers the ways in which a police-community workshop served to open up a discussion about what are understood to be the material effects of residential schools.

Comments on the "Friends of the Trail" society formed in 2002 in an effort to mark the North West Mounted Police Trail in Saskatchewan.

Statistical data for number of police officers and the rate per 100,000 population in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.

Statistical data for number of police officers and the rate per 100,000 population in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.

Pamphlet contains an account of the battle at Loon Lake, SK, the final battle of the Northwest Resistance.

Historical note:

The Battle of Loon Lake concluded the Northwest Resistance on June 3 and was the last battle ever fought on Canadian soil.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Nipissing University, 2015.

English Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1984.

The organization, Task Force on Delivery of Legal Services to Native People of B.C., seeks to help Aboriginals deal with the legal system and makes several recommendations, including increasing the number of lawyers, court workers and RCMP members of Aboriginal descent, and to provide pre-paid legal services to Aboriginals.

Image of 3 teepees at Northwest Police Memorial.

Introduction to the missing persons process in Canada.

History of a treaty commissioner, formerly a lawyer and North West Mounted Police officer, who was known by the First Nations for his fair dealings and honesty.

Troupe 103 graduate from the Aboriginal Youth Training Program at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Academy in Regina

Episode 72: Harold R. Johnson, writer, activist and former lawyer discusses his book, Peace and Good Order. A frank discussion includes the effects of incarceration on Indigenous communities, and the way that jailhouse culture fills the cultural void left by residential schools. Duration: 28:08

Includes "The Fred Quilt Case" (chapter 11) and "The Muskego Affair" in Saskatchewan (chapter 12).

Questions Ujjal Dosanjh's bid for leadership of the provincial NDP given his track record when dealing with the dispute at Gustafsen Lake.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

Reviews 50 reports containing over 700 recommendations and identifies and lists 17 recurring "themes" from these reports.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1999.
Presents a Cree perspective on contact and relationships with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Book review of: Wild Moments edited by Michael Englehard.

This file contains the historical brochure, "Wood Mountain National Park." Development of this park began in 1965. The booklet discusses the areas early history as a HBC post, NWMP post, and gathering place for "Souix" Indians escaping the American Cavalry.