Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Luzarus Arreak
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| Database ID | 29171 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 19 (Box 2) | |
| Date of creation | 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 11 pgs | |
| Number of images | 13 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Luzarus Arreak. Arreak asks the Commission for "Inuit to be defined separatley and individually as Inuit." She asks for a seperate definiton in the Constitution and "anywhere else." Arreak relates some of her personal history as a Inuit, as well as much of the history of her people, celebrating how they have "progressed rapidly" in 30 to 40 years, and their accomplishments in the political realm. Arreak also highlights some of the problems they have faced with regards to resource development, and adjustement to new realities while emphasizing a positive future. Following the presentation are comments on it by Commissioners Dussault and Sillett. | |
| 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 2, Iqaluit, Northwest Territories; pages 204-215. | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Arreak, Luzarus Dussault, Rene, 1939- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Affairs -- Art and Culture Inuit Affairs -- Lifestyle Inuit Affairs -- Language Inuit Affairs -- Education Inuit Affairs Community Histories Community Development Government -- federal Indigenous Relations | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29171
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