Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behlaf of Secwepemc re Information Systems

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Database ID31616
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 160 (Box 25)
Date of creationJune 14, 1993
Physical description/extent18 pages of textual records
Number of images18
Scope and contentThe file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Information Systems. Bruce Mack of the Cariboo Tribal Council and Verna Billy of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council discuss the Shuswap Information System (a collaborative database project) and associated issues of self-governance, treaty settlement, traditional wisdom, and technology utilization. The presenters make a variety of recommendations to the Commission including that they "fully appreciate the role of information technologies" in self-governance. Commsisioner Sillett and Moderator Chief Matthew discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
Other terms governing use and reproductionRoyal 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.
TypePublished
Primary MediaTextual documents
Provenance Access PointUniversity of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre
Other notesVolume 1, Chief Louis Complex, Kamloops, British Columbia; Monday, June 14, 1993. Pages 137-154.
PlaceKamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Treaty boundariesNo treaty
Canada -- National
Cultural regionPlateau
Canada -- National
NamesBilly, Verna
Cariboo Tribal Council
Mack, Bruce
Matthew, Nathan (Chief)
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Secwepemc Nation
Shuswap Information System
Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
Sillett, Mary
SubjectGovernment commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Self-government
Community Development
Education
Government policy
Indigenous Peoples Organizations
Indigenous Peoples General
Industries
Elders
Secwepemc (Shuswap)
Technology
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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