Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Geraldine Sebastian, Hagwilget Band

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Database ID29631
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 41 (Box 6)
Date of creationJune 16, 1992
Physical description/extent7 pages of textual records
Number of images7
Scope and contentFile 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 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 notesPart of Volume 1, Kispiox, British Columbia. Tuesday, June 16, 1992. Pgs. 214-220.
PlaceKispiox, British Columbia, Canada
Treaty boundariesNo treaty
Cultural regionNorthwest Coast
NamesErasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief)
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Sebastian, Geraldine
SubjectGovernment 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
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