Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Abbie Crook, Representative, Northwest Territories Friendship Centres
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| Database ID | 29197 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 20 (Box 3) | |
| Date of creation | May 26, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 10 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 10 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Abbie Crook, Representative, Northwest Territories Friendship Centres. Crook provides a history of the eight Friendship Centres in the Northwest Territories and emphasizes its role as "a major link between Aboriginal people and the majority community, bridging the cultural gap between the two worlds and creating an environment of understanding and appreciation." He calls for increased funding as cutbacks in the 1980s have caused hardship to the people the Friendship Centres seek to help. Crook then makes an individual presentation, discussing Bill C-31, how the health care system is failing Elders and persons with HIV/AIDS, and the lack of Aboriginal identity for youth. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners. | |
| 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 | Part of Volume 1, Deh Cho Hall, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories; pages 233-242. | |
| Place | Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 11 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Blakeney, Allan E., 1925- (Saskatchewan premier) Crook, Abbie Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Affairs -- Lifestyle Inuit Affairs -- Youth Children Government policy Health Elders | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29197
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