Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ineaq Korgak
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| Database ID | 29159 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 19 (Box 2) | |
| Date of creation | 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 30 pgs | |
| Number of images | 137 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Ineaq Korgak, executive assistant for the Baffin Regional Health Board. Korgak discusses many of the social issues facing the Inuit people of Baffin Island, including high mortality rates, low life expectancy, drug abuse, AIDS, alcoholism, gambling, poor nutrition, and a lack of economic opportunities. He also discusses midwifery and makes some suggestions on how these subjects can be addressed in a productive manner. Following the presentation Korgak discusses some of these issues with Commissioner Dussault. | |
| 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 2, Iqaluit, Northwest Territories; pages 97-127. | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Dussault, Rene, 1939- Korgak, Ineaq Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Affairs -- Lifestyle Inuit Affairs -- Art and Culture Inuit Affairs -- Language Inuit Affairs -- Education Inuit Affairs -- Rights Inuit Affairs -- Youth Inuit Affairs Issues Health | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29159
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