Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Marvin Frost on behalf of Grafton Njootli, Vuntut Gwitch'in First Nation

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Database ID30256
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 68 (Box 10)
Date of creationNovember 17, 1992
Physical description/extent27 pages of textual records
Number of images27
Scope and contentFile contains a presentation by Marvin Frost that begins with a brief biographical sketch of Grafton Njootli, longtime political leader with the Vuntut Gwitch'in First Nation. Frost touches on a number of issues, including justice, alcohol abuse, taxation, unfulfilled treaty obligations and health problems. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Other terms governing use and reproductionRoyal 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.
TypePublished
Primary MediaTextual documents
Provenance Access PointUniversity of Saskatchewan. Native Law Centre
Other notesVolume 1, Old Crow Community Centre, Old Crow, Yukon; Tuesday, November 17, 1992. Pages 99-125.
Treaty boundariesNo treaty
Cultural regionArctic
NamesErasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief)
Frost, Marvin
Njootli, Grafton
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Sillett, Mary
SubjectGovernment commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Indigenous Peoples General
Indigenous Peoples Organizations
Indigenous Relations
Health -- Issues
Health -- Issues -- Alcoholism
Law Enforcement -- Treatment
Taxation
Treaty
Elders
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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