Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ben Weenie, Battlefords Indian Health
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| Database ID | 29832 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 54 (Box 8) | |
| Date of creation | October 29, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 14pgs | |
| Number of images | 14 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Ben Weenie of Battlefords, Indian Health. Weenie presents on his concerns for Aboriginal children and youth. Specifically he addresses the condition of youth offenders, who he views as being often caught in a destructive cycle. Weenie also discusses concerns with the Saskatchewan Education curricullum and its attempts to incorporate Native Studies courses which he feels are innapropriately taught (especially with regards to spiritual views). Following the presentation is a discussion between Weenie and Commissioners Blakeney and Erasmus on these issues. | |
| 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, Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre; Thursday, October 29, 1992. Pages 9-22. | |
| Place | North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 6 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Plains Canada -- National | |
| Names | Battlefords Indian Health Blakeney, Allan E., 1925- (Saskatchewan premier) Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Weenie, Ben | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Health Education Culture -- Spirituality Government policy Education Government -- provincial Cree Assiniboine | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29832
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