Presentation by Will Basque
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| Database ID | 28779 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 7 (Box 1) | |
| Date of creation | May 6, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 38 pgs | |
| Number of images | 38 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Will Basque of Eskasoni, PEI. Micmac is a Smoganist or soldier veteran in Micmac, and represents all the combat veterans of the Micmac nation. Basque fought in both the Dominican Republic, and twice during the Vietnam War. Basque relays a history of the Micmac nation, with particular emphasis on its Catholic nature, and recognition as the "first state" of Canada. He also discusses legal developments in Canada and the United States, as well as residential schools, the Indian Act, and other matters. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners regarding the issues covered. | |
| 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 | Archival | |
| Primary Media | Textual documents | |
| Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre | |
| Other notes | Part of Box 1 Transcripts, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Eskasoni, Prince Edward Island. Wednesday, May 6, 1992. Volume 1. pgs 85-123. | |
| Treaty boundaries | Peace & Friendship Canada -- National International | |
| Cultural region | Northeast Canada -- National International | |
| Names | Basque, Will Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Warfare Armed Forces -- Service -- Veteran Armed Forces -- service Armed Forces Indigenous Relations Indigenous Peoples General Churches -- Roman Catholic Schools -- Residential Law and Legislation -- Acts -- Indian Act Micmac | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28779
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