Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Dave Courchene Jr., Closing Remarks by Chief Jerry Fontaine
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| Database ID | 29876 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 56 (Box 8) | |
| Date of creation | October 30, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 28 pgs | |
| Number of images | 28 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by the Dave Courchene, Jr. of the Mother Earth Spiritual Camp, and closing remarks for the Commission's sitting by Chief Jerry Fontaine. Courchene's presentation deals with his historical perspective on "the spirit of indigenous people," and the need to return to traditional spirituality to heal Aboriginal communities of their social ills. Courchene then delivers his views on the importance of self-governance and Aboriginal soveriegnty. Following the presentation is a discussion between Courchene and Commissioners Sillet and Chartrand on the issues raised therein. Following this is remarks by Moderator Gerald Courchene, followed by the convening of the Commission's sitting with closing remarks thanking the participants by Chief Jerry Fontaine. | |
| 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, Anicinabe School Gymnasium, Fort Alexander, Manitoba; Friday, October 30, 1992. Pages 230-257. | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 1 Treaty 3 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Chartrand, Paul, 1943- Courchene, Dave Jr. Courchene, Gerald Fontaine, Jerry (Chief) Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples General Indigenous Relations Culture -- Spirituality Religion Community Development Self-government Health Lifestyle Legal Issues Ojibwa (Anishnabe) | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/29876
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