Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Equay Wuk Women's Group
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| Database ID | 30508 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 84 (Box 13) | |
| Date of creation | December 1, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 17 pgs | |
| Number of images | 19 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Daisy Hoppe and Sarah Melvin of the Equay Wuk Women's Group. Hoppe discusses the formation of the group in 1988 by "like-minded women who were concerned about family violence that was being experienced and encountered by First Nations women in local and northern communities." Hoppe gives examples of the group's objectives as an educational and advocacy organization, then makes a series of recommendations to the Commission to deal with family violence issues. Following the presentation Commissioners Charles Fox and Bertha Wilson make comments on it. Next, Sarah Melvin discusses the group and the services it provides to women. Following Melvin's presentation Commissioner Chartrand thanks her, and Commissioner Beardy discusses the political relations of First Nations to her group with her. | |
| 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, Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Tuesday, December 1, 1992. pgs 198-216. | |
| Place | Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Treaty 9 Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Subarctic Canada -- National | |
| Names | Chartrand, Paul, 1943- Equay Wuk Women's Group Fox, Charles Hoppe, Daisy Melvin, Sarah Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Wilson, Bertha, 1923-2007 (Justice) | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Women Family life Community Life Community Development Issues Indigenous Peoples Organizations Oji-Cree Ojibwa (Anishnabe) Cree | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30508
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