Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Opening Remarks and Presentation by Norman Evans, Commissioner for the Day On Behalf of the Pacific Metis Federation, and Commissioner Viola Robinson
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| Database ID | 29121 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 17 (Box 3) | |
| Date of creation | May 22, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 63 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 60 | |
| Scope and content | File contains remarks and a presentation by Norman Evans, President, Pacific Metis Federation. Evans discusses Aboriginal history pre-contact and how the Metis became "Canada's forgotten people." He shares his frustration in dealing with the Canadian government and as a veteran of many Aboriginal organizations, he hopes this Royal Commission will fulfill its mandate to help make the lives of Aboriginals better. Following the presentation is a discussion 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, Victoria, British Columbia; pages 5-67. | |
| Place | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Vancouver Island Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Northwest Coast Canada -- National | |
| Names | Dumont, Gabriel, 1837-1906 Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Evans, Chief Norman Harcourt, Mike (B.C. premier) Riel, Louis, 1844-1885 Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Peoples Organizations Indigenous Relations Crown Lands Early European Settlers Metis Racism and stereotypes Law Enforcement -- Treatment Law and Legislation -- Acts -- Indian Act | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29121
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