Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by J.J.
| Database ID | 30352 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 71 (Box 10) | |
| Date of creation | November 18, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 18 pgs of textual records | |
| Number of images | 1 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by J.J., a member of the national Aboriginal network on disabilities, a board member of DAWN Canada (Disabled Women's Network), and a chairperson and co-founder of Women on Wings in the Whitehorse area for women with disabilities. J. discusses her personal struggles as a person with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, post polio syndrome, and arthritis. Johnny discusses her views on acessibility issues that her organizations deal with, discrimination issues, and being caught between two jurisdictions neither of which will take responsibility, rape and abuse, and other issues facing disabled Aboriginal peoples. Following her presentation she discusses some of these issues with the assembled 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 | Volume 1, Westmark Hotel, Whitehorse, Yukon. Wednesday, November 18, 1992. Pgs 233-250. | |
| Place | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | DAWN Canada, Disabled Women's Network Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) National Aboriginal Network on Disabilities Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary Smith, Johnny | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Assistance Community Life Issues Racism and stereotypes Health Indigenous Peoples Organizations Women Disabilities | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30352
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