Presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians

Image of 47. Next
 
Database ID28780
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 7 (Box 1)
Date of creationMay 6, 1992
Physical description/extent47 pgs
Number of images47
Scope and contentFile contains a presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. Christmas discusses federal Indian policy, the Constitution, and the need for Aboriginal self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Christmas and Commissioner George Erasmus regarding the self-governance for the Micmac people.
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.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaTextual documents
Provenance Access PointUniversity of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre
Other notesPart of Box 1 Transcripts, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Eskasoni, Prince Edward Island. Wednesday, May 6, 1992. Volume 1. pgs 123-168.
Treaty boundariesPeace & Friendship
Canada -- National
Cultural regionNortheast
Canada -- National
NamesChristmas, Alex
Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief)
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
SubjectGovernment commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Government policy
Education
Indigenous Peoples General
Law and Legislation
Self-government
Micmac
Date Range(s)1990-1999
Permanent Link https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28780