Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by John Turner
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| Database ID | 29412 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 30 (Box 4) | |
| Date of creation | June 9, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 16 pgs | |
| Number of images | 16 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by John Turner. Turner presents on behalf of the Mushkegowuk Traditional Harvesters. Turner outlines three reasons why it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a living off the land: the activities of animal rights groups who oppose trapping, the activities of sport hunting groups who oppose subsistence rights to hunt, and the development of hydroelectric projects which negatively impact habitat. Turner then goes on to discuss how Aboriginal people have increasingly adopted European values and look with disdain upon trapping as a career choice. Turner outlines his group's proposal for a "Harvesters Income Security Plan" which could take the place of welfare and encourage both trapping and productivity on the part of his people. Following the presentation are comments by Commissioner Erasmus and a brief discussion on the points raised. | |
| 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 2A, Thomas Cheechoo Memorial Centre, Moose Factory, Ontario; pages 478-493. | |
| Place | Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada Moosonee, Ontario, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 9 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic | |
| Names | Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Mushkegowuk Traditional Harvesters Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Turner, John | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Government policy Income Assistance -- Welfare Assistance Community Life Community Development Fur Trade Hunting and Trapping Economic Development Cree | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29412
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