Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Larry Derrickson, Micha Menczer and Gary Swite, Westbank Indian Band
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| Database ID | 31661 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 165 (Box 26) | |
| Date of creation | June 16, 1993 | |
| Physical description/extent | 47 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 47 | |
| Scope and content | The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Westbank Indian Band by Larry Derrickson, Micha Menczer, and Gary Swite. Derrickson, a Band Councillor, gives a demographic overview and brief history of the First Nation, its three reserves, economic activities, by-laws, motions towards self-governance, justice issues, B.C. treaty making, resources and funding concerns. Micha Menczer, Legal Advisor to the Band, discusses self-government and land issues, jurisdictional confusion in social services, the Constitution, and the B.C. treaty making process. Gary Swite, Council member, discusses the need for a clear delineation of inherent First Nations jurisdiction over "their peoples, institutions of governance, lands, waters and resources," and the need for the B.C. treaty process to continue towards a fair settlement of outstanding issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with the presenters. | |
| 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, The Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia; Wednesday, June 16, 1993. Pages 10-56. | |
| Place | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Plateau Canada -- National | |
| Names | Derrickson, Larry Menczer, Micha Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary Swite, Gary Watts, Mike Westbank Indian Band | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Government policy Self-government Rights Land Claims Treaty Community Histories Community Life Indigenous Relations Band Okanagan (Syilx) Law and Legislation - Acts - Constitution Act (1982) | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/31661
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