Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Remarks by Johnny Epoo (via translator)
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| Database ID | 28711 | |
| 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 | 11 pgs | |
| Number of images | 7 | |
| Scope and content | File contains opening remarks by Johnny Epoo(via a translator) who represents Inuit from northern Quebec in land claims negotiations. He speaks about the Elders from his part of Canada and their concerns regarding the education system in its current state and how it could be improved. Epoo also discusses social problems like suicide, chronic welfare, problems with the RCMP, general poverty, and the need to look towards the future rather than dwelling excessively on the past. | |
| 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 95-101. | |
| Place | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 1 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Plains Canada -- National | |
| Names | Epoo, Johnny Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Affairs -- Art and Culture Inuit Affairs -- Lifestyle Inuit Affairs -- Education Inuit Affairs Education Issues Law Enforcement -- Treatment Royal Canadian Mounted Police Education | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28711
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