Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Geraldine Sebastian, Hagwilget Band
Database ID | 29631 | |
Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 41 (Box 6) | |
Date of creation | June 16, 1992 | |
Physical description/extent | 7 pages of textual records | |
Number of images | 7 | |
Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Geraldine Sebastian focusing on education and social issues. Government funding cuts to education and band peacekeeping programs have adversely affected her community. Sebastian states the Hagwilget community wishes self-sufficiency and calls on the Commission to assist in her community's battle to educate and help its residents. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session 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, Kispiox, British Columbia. Tuesday, June 16, 1992. Pgs. 214-220. | |
Place | Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada | |
Treaty boundaries | No treaty | |
Cultural region | Northwest Coast | |
Names | Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sebastian, Geraldine | |
Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Peoples Organizations Indigenous Relations Education Family life Government policy Law Enforcement | |
Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29631 |