Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Simon Lucas, Hesquiat Tribe Access to Sea Resources

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Database ID29061
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/extent12 pgs
Number of images13
Scope and contentFile contains a presentation by Chief Simon Lucas, Hesquiat Tribe Access to Sea Resources. Lucas discusses the relationship of his people with the ocean and the resources therein, as well as how it forms part of their worldview. He critiques contemporary Western views of resource usage, and discusses the importance of sea resources. Following the presentation is a discussion between Lucas and Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, and Keitlah regarding sea issues.
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 56-68.
Treaty boundariesVancouver Island
No treaty
Canada -- National
Cultural regionNorthwest Coast
Canada -- National
NamesErasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief)
Keitlah, Nelson (Chief)
Lucas, Simon
Robinson, Viola
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
SubjectIndigenous Relations
Community Histories
Community Life
Fishing
Culture -- Spirituality
Culture
Hunting and Trapping
Natural Resources -- Fishing
Natural Resources
Indigenous Peoples General
Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka)
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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