Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Shirley Prosper, Gerald Webb, Corner Brook Band
Database ID | 30297 | |
Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 64 (Box 9) | |
Date of creation | November 5, 1992 | |
Physical description/extent | 10 pgs | |
Number of images | 10 | |
Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Chief Shirley Prosper, and Gerald Webb of the Corner Brook Band. Prosper discusses some issues facing the band in a brief presentation including government recognition, family problems, women's issues, and the need for the establishment of cultural centres to promote the Micmac culture. Following Prosper's presentation Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson engage her in dialogue after which Webb comments on the economic base of the band. | |
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, Gander Hotel, Gander, Newfoundland; Thursday, November 5, 1992. Pages 204-213. | |
Treaty boundaries | No treaty | |
Cultural region | Northeast Subarctic | |
Names | Corner Brook Band Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Prosper, Shirley (Chief) Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Webb, Gerald | |
Subject | Indigenous Peoples General Band Community Histories Government policy Community Development Culture Family life Education Economic Development Women Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Micmac [Mi'kmaq] | |
Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30297 |