Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Larry Derrickson, Micha Menczer and Gary Swite, Westbank Indian Band

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Database ID31661
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 165 (Box 26)
Date of creationJune 16, 1993
Physical description/extent47 pages of textual records
Number of images47
Scope and contentThe file contains a presentation on behalf of the Westbank Indian Band by Larry Derrickson, Micha Menczer, and Gary Swite. Derrickson, a Band Councillor, gives a demographic overview and brief history of the First Nation, its three reserves, economic activities, by-laws, motions towards self-governance, justice issues, B.C. treaty making, resources and funding concerns. Micha Menczer, Legal Advisor to the Band, discusses self-government and land issues, jurisdictional confusion in social services, the Constitution, and the B.C. treaty making process. Gary Swite, Council member, discusses the need for a clear delineation of inherent First Nations jurisdiction over "their peoples, institutions of governance, lands, waters and resources," and the need for the B.C. treaty process to continue towards a fair settlement of outstanding issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with the presenters.
Other terms governing use and reproductionRoyal 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.
TypePublished
Primary MediaTextual documents
Provenance Access PointUniversity of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre
Other notesVolume 1, The Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia; Wednesday, June 16, 1993. Pages 10-56.
PlaceKelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Treaty boundariesNo treaty
Canada -- National
Cultural regionPlateau
Canada -- National
NamesDerrickson, Larry
Menczer, Micha
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Sillett, Mary
Swite, Gary
Watts, Mike
Westbank Indian Band
SubjectGovernment commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Government policy
Self-government
Rights
Land Claims
Treaty
Community Histories
Community Life
Indigenous Relations
Band
Okanagan (Syilx)
Law and Legislation - Acts - Constitution Act (1982)
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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