Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Norma Shorty, Kwanlin Dun First Nation
Database ID | 30342 | |
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 | 15 pgs of textual records | |
Number of images | 15 | |
Scope and content | 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. | |
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 12-26. | |
Place | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada | |
Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
Cultural region | Arctic Subarctic Canada -- National | |
Names | Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Kwanlin Dun First Nation Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Shorty, Norma Sillett, Mary | |
Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Community Histories Community Life Reserves -- formation of Relocation Reserves Community Development Education Culture -- Language Government policy Southern Toshoney Toshoney Gwich'in | |
Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30342 |