Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Al Ducharme, Metis History Teacher
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| Database ID | 29282 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 24 (Box 2) | |
| Date of creation | 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 13 pgs | |
| Number of images | 19 | |
| Scope and content | File contains remarks by Al Ducharme, Metis History Teacher. Ducharme introduces a series of student presenters from his class. Mary Nowie presents on Aboriginal languages and their importance to cultural identity. Norma Mercredi presents on education funding and the need for more, especially for Metis people. Jessie Sylvester presents on economic issues faced by northern families. Candice Reese presents on the importance of looking to the future and celebrating positive Aboriginal achievements and culture. Suzy Carriere and Walter Park present on the justice system and Aboriginal peoples overrepresentation in prison, as well as the racism associated with it. Don Michelle and Bruce MacKenzie present on the importance of land to Aboriginal people and the neccessity of having a land base. Following the presentations Ducharme makes remarks on his personal background, and the history of the Metis people in Canada. In closing, Commissioner Chartrand thanks the presenters and refers Ducharme to his own legal history of the Metis people. | |
| 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, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Thursday May 28, 1992; pages 116-134. | |
| Place | La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 6 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Carriere, Suzy Chartrand, Paul, 1943- Ducharme, Al Linkletter, Audrey Mercredi, Norma Nowie, Mary Park, Julius Park, Walter Reese, Candice Roberts, Mary Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sylvester, Jessie | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Community Life Community Development Issues Metis -- Education Indigenous Relations Metis -- Communities Racism and stereotypes Culture Cree Dene | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29282
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