Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Duncan Awasis, Mark Amy Centre
| Database ID | 29621 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 39 (Box 6) | |
| Date of creation | 16 June 16 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 11 pgs | |
| Number of images | 1 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Duncan Awasis, Mark Amy Centre. Awasis gives the first half of his presentation in Cree (English translation is provided in the text) and the second half in English. Awasis stresses the importance of rediscovering the "Indian way" in terms of culture and spirituality to heal the people. Awasis also mentions some of the problems facing the community of Fort McMurrary that he has encountered during his work at the Mark Amy Centre, an alcohol addiction treatment centre. Following the presentation Commissioners Chartrand and Blakeney discuss some of the issues raised in it, and in the preceding presentation by Harriet Janvier (also of the Mark Amy Centre) with the presenters. | |
| 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 | Volume 1, Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta. Tuesday, June 16, 1992. pgs 173-184. | |
| Place | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 8 Treaty 10 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Awasis, Duncan Blakeney, Allan E., 1925- (Saskatchewan premier) Chartrand, Paul, 1943- Mark Amy Centre Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Languages and Linguistics Culture Community Life Health -- Issues -- Alcoholism Culture -- Language Culture -- Lifestyle Cree | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29621
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