Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by MicMac Native Friendship Centre, Gordon King, Director
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| Database ID | 30906 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 62 (Box 9) | |
| Date of creation | November 4, 1992 | |
| Physical description/extent | 13 pgs | |
| Number of images | 14 | |
| Scope and content | File contains a presentation by Director Gordon King of the Micmac Native Friendship Centre (Halifax, NS). King discusses the role Friendship Centres play in communities, their non-political nature, and the success they have had working with urban Aboriginal populations. King introduces the days presenters from the Friendship Centre and states to the Commissioners that they "have the powers to start the process for change to ensure a better life for Aboriginal peoples residing in urban areas. I urge you to use your powers productively and listen closely to what our peoples have to tell you." Following the presentation King discusses some of the issues raised with Commissioners Robinson and Erasmus. | |
| 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 2, Mic Mac Native Friendship Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Wednesday, November 4, 1992. Pages 134-147. | |
| Place | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | Peace & Friendship Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Northeast Canada -- National | |
| Names | Erasmus, Georges Henry, 1948- (Chief) King, Gordon MicMac Native Friendship Centre Robinson, Viola Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Urban Life Government -- federal Government policy Community Life Indigenous Relations Indigenous Peoples Organizations Indigenous Peoples General Assistance Community Development Micmac [Mi'kmaq] | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/30906
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