Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bunt Cranmer, United Native Nations, Local 144
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| Database ID | 29152 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 14 (Box 2) | |
| Date of creation | May 20, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 9 pgs | |
| Number of images | 9 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Bunt Cranmer, United Native Nations, Local 144. Cranmer discusses his organization which he describes as "part of the B.C. body of the United Native Nations and Ernie Gray is our acting president. And the United Native Nations B.C. body is part of the Native Council of Canada. And these two organizations are the lobbying force for the off-reserve, status, non-status, Inuit and Metis people." He then goes on to discuss how their primary concern in Port Alberni is education, and how his organization helps their people financially in this respect. Cranmer goes on to discuss issues such as self-determination, women's issues, biculturalism, view so the Indian Act, resdiential schools, the need for unity amongst Aboriginal peoples, a 30-bed native elders health care project his organization helped implement, general health care concerns, and their pride in making this centre for the elderly a reality. Commissioner Erasmus and Robinson discuss the centre with him following the presentation. | |
| 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 | Volume 1, Port Alberni, British Columbia. pages 262-270. | |
| Treaty boundaries | Vancouver Island Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Northwest Coast Canada -- National | |
| Names | Adams, Jackie Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Port Alberni Friendship Centre Professional Native Women's Association Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Community Development Community Histories Indigenous Peoples Organizations Metis Community Life Government policy Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) Issues - Senior Citizens | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29152
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