Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Councillor Earl Smith

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Database ID29060
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 14 (Box 2)
Date of creationMay 20, 1992
Physical description/extent11 pgs
Number of images11
Scope and contentFile contains a presentation by Chief Councillor Earl Smith. Smith addresses his concern over justice, and how it relates to self-government and the lands claims process. Smith sees an indigenous system of justice based on his people's values as fundamental to self-governance. Following the presentation is a brief conversation between Mr. Smith and Commissioner Erasmus on the topics discussed.
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, Port Alberni, British Columbia. pages 46-56.
Treaty boundariesVancouver Island
No treaty
Canada -- National
Cultural regionNorthwest Coast
Canada -- National
NamesErasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief)
Keitlah, Nelson (Chief)
Robinson, Viola
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Smith, Earl
SubjectGovernment policy
Issues
Indigenous Peoples General
Indigenous Relations
Law Enforcement -- Treatment
Legal Issues
Land Claims
Self-government
Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka)
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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