Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Johnny Epoo, Avatuq Cultural Institute
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| Database ID | 29331 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 27 (Box 4) | |
| Date of creation | June 8, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 12 pgs | |
| Number of images | 12 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Johnny Epoo, Avataq Cultural Institute. Epoo discusses his organization which was founded in 1981 and its relation to both archaeology in the area and the preservation of the Inuit language. Epoo complains of the extraction of northern artifacts to the south, and a lack of funding for basic operations of his organization. Epoo also discusses traditional Inuit medicine and his organizations efforts to catalogue these techniques. Following the presetnation Epoo answers questions on his organizations budget and the repatriation of Inuit archaeological artifacts from Commissioners Dussault and Wilson. | |
| 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, Inukjuak, Quebec; pages 29-40. | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Avataq Cultural Institute Dussault, Rene, 1939- Epoo, Johnny Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary Wilson, Bertha, 1923-2007 (Justice) | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Archaeology Inuit Affairs -- Art and Culture Inuit Affairs -- Lifestyle Inuit Affairs -- Language Inuit Affairs Government policy Health -- Medicine -- Traditional Health Community Development | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29331
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