Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Valerie Firth and Raymond Evans, Main Line Needle Exchange Program
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| Database ID | 30036 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 61 (Box 9) | |
| Date of creation | November 3, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 11 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 11 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Valerie Firth and Raymond Evans, employees of the Halifax Main Line Needle Exchange Program that has been in operation for the last six months. The program provides a needle exchange service for IV drug users as well as condoms for street youth. The program is a stepping-stone for IV drug users to receive treatment, and as well the program assists street youth. The presenters call on the Commission to ensure funding continues for this vital service. 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 | Volume 1 (Round Table), Mic Mac Native Friendship Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Tuesday, November 3, 1992. Pages 9-19. | |
| Place | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Peace & Friendship | |
| Cultural region | Northeast | |
| Names | Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Evans, Raymond Firth, Valerie Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Peoples Organizations Indigenous Relations Health -- Issues -- Alcoholism Health -- Issues -- Drug Abuse | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30036
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