Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Remarks and Presentation by Norman Evans, Commissioner for the Day On Behalf of the Pacific Metis Federation, and Commissioner Viola Robinson
Database ID | 29121 | |
Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 17 (Box 3) | |
Date of creation | May 22, 1992 | |
Physical description/extent | 63 pages of textual records | |
Number of images | 60 | |
Scope and content | File contains remarks and a presentation by Norman Evans, President, Pacific Metis Federation. Evans discusses Aboriginal history pre-contact and how the Metis became "Canada's forgotten people." He shares his frustration in dealing with the Canadian government and as a veteran of many Aboriginal organizations, he hopes this Royal Commission will fulfill its mandate to help make the lives of Aboriginals better. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners. | |
Other terms governing use and reproduction | Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions, 1992-1993. Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Courtesy of the Privy Council Office, 2008. | |
Type | Published | |
Primary Media | Textual documents | |
Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre | |
Other notes | Part of Volume 1, Victoria, British Columbia; pages 5-67. | |
Place | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
Treaty boundaries | Vancouver Island Canada -- National | |
Cultural region | Northwest Coast Canada -- National | |
Names | Dumont, Gabriel, 1837-1906 Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Evans, Chief Norman Harcourt, Mike (B.C. premier) Riel, Louis, 1844-1885 Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Peoples Organizations Indigenous Relations Crown Lands Early European Settlers Metis Racism and stereotypes Law Enforcement -- Treatment Law and Legislation -- Acts -- Indian Act | |
Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29121 |