Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of the Coalition Against First Nations Genocide
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| Database ID | 31684 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
| Fonds/Collection | Native Law Centre fonds | |
| File/Item Reference | Reference Library, RCAP vol. 166 (Box 26) | |
| Date of creation | June 17, 1993 | |
| Physical description/extent | 30 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 30 | |
| Scope and content | The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Coalition Against First Nations Genocide by Stewart Phillip and Pierre Kruger. Phillip discusses the organization's demographic composition and mandate which involves pressuring federal and provincial governments to ensure their policies are involve "credible processes of community level consultations" and "full and complete democratic participation and decision-making based on informed consent." Phillip also discusses the Coalition's work in informing the general public about Aboriginal issues of concern to their Elders and grassroots membership. Phillip discusses the history of the organization which was formed in response to several pieces of legislation, and its' views on the principle of self-determination of peoples. Kruger discusses NAFTA and the lack of Aboriginal representation in negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with the two 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 2, The Lodge Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia; Thursday, June 17, 1993. Pages 260-289. | |
| Place | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Penticton, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Treaty boundaries | No treaty Canada -- National International | |
| Cultural region | Plateau Canada -- National International | |
| Names | Coalition Against First Nations Genocide Government of British Columbia Government of Canada Kruger, Pierre Penticton First Nation Phillip, Stewart Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Sillett, Mary Watts, Mike | |
| Subject | Government commissions -- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Government policy Indigenous Peoples Organizations Self-government Community Life Community Development Culture Rights Issues Okanagan (Syilx) Elders | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/31684
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