Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Silpa Edmunds (via translator)
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| Database ID | 28709 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 1 (Box 1) | |
| Date of creation | April 21, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 3 pgs | |
| Number of images | 3 | |
| Scope and content | File contains opening remarks by Silpa Edmunds(via a translator, in addition to a few in English) regarding the economic and cultural problems faced by her people in Labrador and her hopes that the Commission will address these issues. She reiterates some of Boas Jararace's concerns, and also adds the problems of alcoholism, family breakdown, and a loss of cultural identity amongst Inuit, First Nations and Metis people in Labrador. Edmunds is an Inuit woman from Hopedale, Labrador. | |
| 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, Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba. pgs 82-84. | |
| Place | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 1 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Northeast Canada -- National | |
| Names | Edmunds, Silpa Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Affairs Issues Labour Metis Culture Standard of Living Family life Fishing | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28709
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