Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Cliff Thorstenson, Nicola Valley Native Community Law Office, Merritt Legal Services
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| Database ID | 30074 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 63 (Box 9) | |
| Date of creation | November 5, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 10 pgs | |
| Number of images | 10 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by the Nicola Valley Native Community Law Office, Merritt Legal Services, by Cliff Thorstenson. Thorstenson discusses his observations on Aboriginal people and the Canadian justice system, particularly with regards to the local situation. Thorstenson offers a critique of justice institutions, and reccomends a more culturally appropriate approach to community justice issues. Following the presentation is a discussion between Commissioners Chartrand and Dussault on justice concerns. | |
| 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, Merritt, British Columbia, Merritt Civic Centre, Thursday, November 5, 1992. Pages 287-297. | |
| Place | Merritt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Plateau Canada -- National | |
| Names | Chartrand, Paul, 1943- Dussault, Rene, 1939- Nicola Valley Native Community Law Office, Merritt Legal Services Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Thorstenson, Cliff | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Legal Issues Law Enforcement -- Treatment Law Enforcement Community Law Community Life Family life Children Indigenous Relations Government policy Nlaka'pamux (Thompson/Thompson River Salish/Thompson Salish) Scw'exmx (Nicola) Okanagan | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30074
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