Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Further Comments by John Stiffarm

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Database ID31301
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNative Law Centre fonds
File/Item ReferenceReference Library, RCAP vol. 132 (Box 21)
Date of creationMay 25, 1993
Physical description/extent8 pgs
Number of images10
Scope and contentThe file contains further comments by Moderator for the day John Stiffarm. Stiffarm recounts some of his personal experiences and the struggles he faced as a youth with racism, discrimination, alcohol, and drug abuse. Stiffarm discusses how he found meaning through traditional culture and spirituality, particularly through drumming, and its importance in healing people and communities.
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: Youth Circle, Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge, Alberta; Monday, May 25, 1993. Pages 53-62.
PlaceLethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 7
Canada -- National
Cultural regionPlains
Canada -- National
NamesRoyal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Stiffarm, John
SubjectGovernment commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Community Life
Culture -- Spirituality
Culture -- Music
Culture
Health -- Issues -- Alcoholism
Health -- Issues -- Drug Abuse
Education
Blackfoot Confederacy
Youth
Date Range(s)1990-1999
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