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This item is the third part in a five-part recording of a Metis Youth Workshop held April 19-20, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Ryan Clark (Yellowknife), Bradley Carpenter (Yellowknife), Tina McKay, and Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), with Joe Mercredi and Susan Bohnet as facilitators. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-310A, CN-310B, CN-307B, and CN-309A. The Metis Elders Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-299 to CN-306, CN-308). The recording continues with Joe Mercredi reopening the meeting, a group photograph being taken, and introductions of two more youth. The workshop returns to encouraging the Youth to talk about community activities for youth, issues with alcohol and drugs, education, cultural activities, sports, and youth programs. Joe and the youth discuss racial tensions, racism, stereotyping, and treatment by the police and share personal examples. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the second part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 19, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording continues with a speech by Joe Mercredi about Youth involvement in the Metis Association and partnering with the Elders. Next, Wally Firth speaks about Metis culture and contributions to the Northwest Territories, particularly in the areas of transportation, dance and music, and politics. Wally is also the Facilitator for the the workshop. The group takes a coffee break, then resumes with Joe Mercredi speaking about the role of women in the building of the NWT. Next, Bea Daniels tells several stories about music and dancing, her father working for the Hudson’s Bay Company, chores as a youth, living at the Senior Citizen’s Home, people helping one another, and education. Leonard Heron speaks about the conference and not just talking, but doing things for their own people. The recording concludes with Bill Lafferty picking up on Leonard’s comments to do something and support people. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the fourth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 19, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording continues with Pete Fraser speaking about the Hudson’s Bay Company and youth reaching out to the Elders for help. Youth Leanne Goose speaks next about starting a youth group in Fort Good Hope, issues with alcohol and drugs, and what she wants to hear about at meetings. Next Bill Lafferty speaks about education, examples of Metis people for the youth to following, breakdowns between people, and helping Metis people become professionals. Next youth Rhea McDonald speaks about going on hunts, but not being used to it and kids getting in trouble betcuase there is nothing to do. Youth Norm Hodgson Jr. also mentions that kids turn to alcohol and drugs due to boredom. Joe Mercredi speaks next about staying in school, Metis history, contributions to the development of the Northwest Territories, and residential school. Youth Shane Mercredi speaks about learning the culture to keep it alive. D’Arcy Arden speaks about education, staking claims near Pine Point, and losing his money due to a lack of education. The recording concludes with Pete Fraser encouraging the youth to speak up, education, and his work experience. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the first part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 19, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording begins with opening remarks by Gary Bohnet, an opening prayer by Emelia Gratrix, and introductions. Gary provides some background information about the Elders and Youth workshops and objectives. Then guest speaker Marty Dunn presents on this history of the Metis in Canada. Pete Fraser and Bill Lafferty make responsive comments. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the third part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 19, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording continues with Bill Lafferty’s comments on supporting and helping each other, using the land without boundaries, Metis culture and traditions, politics, Metis identity, and people who are Metis. The next speaker is youth Lisa McDonald, discussing youth identity, not having anyone listen them, issues with alcohol, speaking to Elders, speaking out, facing challenges, and doing something. Emelia Gratrix speaks next on being involved with youth. Pete Fraser tells a few jokes before the group breaks for lunch. After lunch, the group decides to allow cameras to film the proceedings. Then Pete Fraser speaks again about education, learning from the Elders, working and raising a family, challenges facing youth, and asking the Elders for help. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the fourteenth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 21, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, and CN-306A. The recording continues with Joe Mercredi making a statement of thanks, Wally Firth offering closing remarks, and Bill Lafferty saying a closing prayer. The recording concludes with Joe Mercredi speaking to the Youth after the main meeting had adjourned.

This item is the ninth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with Darlene (staff member) describing the race relations project. She suggests that the Elders discuss racism, how they feel about it, and how it has affected them through their lives. The information gathered will be used as content for a brochure. There are some additional questions and comments from Pete Fraser, Leonard Heron, Bill Lafferty, and others on appointing delegates to the Justice of the Peace workshop. Discussion then turns to the race relations project and racism, with substantial comments offered by Bill Lafferty and Marty Dunn. Pete Fraser and Len Heron also have a brief exchange about Tribal and Regional Councils. Darlene outlines the schedule for the evening and then the group takes a coffee break.

This item is the eleventh part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 21, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with Agatha Elliot saying an opening prayer. Wally Firth outlines a few topics to be addressed that day. Then there is a discussion of several incidents regarding the Yellowknife Inn where the group is staying. Comments are made by Len Heron, Bill Lafferty, Beatrice Morin, Emilia Gratrix, and Archie Larocque. The next item of business is elections, but the group also discusses eligibility for membership and the purpose of the Elders council, with comments by Bill Lafferty, Pete Fraser, Len Heron, Gary Bohnet, and Bea Daniels. Chairman Wally Firth then accepts nominations for the five regional positions, including Pete Fraser, Eddy Hudson, Bill Lafferty, Len Heron, Bea Daniels, D'Arcy Arden, Billy Cardinal, Mary Firth, and Joe Mercredi. Gary Bohnet proposes that ballots be drawn up and the election held later. Wally Firth again introduces the topic of race relations before the recording ends abruptly.

This item is the sixth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording continues with Leonie Erasmus providing an overview of the Metis Heritage Association and its activities. Feedback is given by Bill Lafferty and Joe Mercredi and Gary Bohnet responds. Following a short speech by Leanne Goose, the youth decide to break away to their own meeting, chaired by Joe Mercredi. Bill Lafferty makes another statement in response to Leanne’s, about Metis heritage and respect. Pete Fraser also speaks about Metis heritage in the Northwest Territories and part of his own history working in Yellowknife. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the eighth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with more Elders sharing what they would like to see done in the recording of Metis history. Speakers include Ted Hodgson, an unidentified woman, Alestine McDonald, Emelia Gratrix, Bea Daniels, Archie Larocque, Sonny (D’Arcy) Arden, Leonard Heron, Art Furlong, and Gilbert Bouvier. Some also provide details about their lives and personal histories. Wally Firth then reads a letter about an upcoming Justice of the Peace workshop and the need to select Elder delegates from each of the five regions. There is some discussion, with comments by Bill Lafferty, Pete Fraser, Leonard Heron, and others. The recording concludes with Darlene (staff member) starting to describe the race relations project. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the tenth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with a discussion of the purpose of the Elders council, related resolutions passed at the Annual General Assembly, the name of the body, funding, and elections. The main speakers are Bohnet, Bill Lafferty, and Pete Fraser, with additional comments from Len Heron and Bea Daniels. The meeting is adjourned until the following afternoon.

This item is the twelfth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 21, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with Wally Firth re-introducing the topic of race relations but the group takes a coffee break before the topic can be discussed or a report delivered from the Youth. After the break, the group elects the five regional representatives by secret ballot after Pete Fraser tells jokes and the voting procedures are outlined. Before the vote occurs Pete Fraser suggests that each region have two representatives instead of one. Opinions on this and the election are also put forward by Marty Dunn, Len Heron, Bea Daniels, Bill Lafferty, and Gary Bohnet. Nominations are reopened and Mary Cook is nominated as a second representative from the Sahtu. All of the candidates are acclaimed. Wally Firth attempts to introduce the topic of race relations again, but the Youth return and provide an update on their activities instead. Joe Mercredi (facilitator) announces the executive elected by the Youth, Leanne Goose as Chair, Dacia Gardner as Vice-chair, and Darlene Sibbeston as Secretary-Treasurer, and mentions they work they did during their workshop. Pete Fraser offers a word of congratulations to the youth, then Leanne Goose makes an apology for offending some of the Elders the day before and reports on questions the Youth have about traditional clothing, dancing, ceremonies, and stories, and topics they discussed including arts and crafts, language inclusion, race relations, education, courts, and cultural camps. Pete Fraser responds with a comment touching on education, racim, and Leanne’s apology.

This item is the thirteenth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 21, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, and CN-301A. The recording continues with more responses to the Youth, especially on the topics of education and working with the Elders. Statements are made by Len Heron, Joe Mercredi, Bea Daniels, Dacia Gardner (Youth), Bill Lafferty, Pete Fraser, and Gary Bohnet. Leanne Goose and Rhea McDonald speak on the possibility of employment for a youth with the Metis Association and its locals. Bill Lafferty makes a brief statement on race relations. Pete Fraser announces the executive of the Elders Advisory Council interim board: himself as President, Eddy Hudson as Vice-President, and Joe Mercredi as Recording Secretary. Marty Dunn provides a summary of some of the discussions covered in the meeting and reads a draft resolution regarding developing a heritage project and the Elders and Youth Councils jointly developing mechanisms to share and communicate their Metis heritage. The resolution is carried. Pete Fraser makes a short statement of congratulations and thanks to the President, staff, and caterers. The recording concludes with Gary Bohnet making closing remarks.

This item is the fifth part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Joe Mercredi (Fort Simpson), Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Lisa MacDonald (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Tina McKay, Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 19-20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-304A, CN-308B, CN-304B, CN-302A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310), although for the first day and part of the second and third, the two groups met together. The recording continues with Pete Fraser speaking about his work experiences, changing educational requirements for forestry workers, RCMP and Special Constables, education, workers coming from the South, and political development. Wally Firth and Pete Fraser tell brief stories about Johnny Raymond before the group takes a break. After the break, youth Dacia Gardner speaks about problems with school, the encouragement of the Elders to get an education, and keeping the culture. Liza Lawrence speaks about sharing and unity, language learning and passing it on, respect for parents and Elders, training as a nurse, regret for not spending more time with her daughters, bingos, alcohol, suicides and finding someone to confide in, and encouraging young people. The day’s meeting is concluded with closing remarks by Marty Dunn and a closing prayer by Bea Daniels. The following morning, the recording resumes with an overview of the day by Wally Firth. Bill Lafferty and Pete Fraser make brief comments. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the seventh part in a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Elders Workshop held April 19-21, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include: Gilbert and Gemma Bouvier (Fort Providence), Len Heron (Fort Smith), D'Arcy Arden (Yellowknife), Archie Larocque (Fort Smith), Alestine McDonald (Inuvik), Beatrice Daniels (Yellowknife), Emelia Gratrix (Fort Smith), Beatrice Morin (Hay River), Ed Hodgson (Norman Wells), Mary Cook (Fort Good Hope), Mary Firth (Fort McPherson), Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknife), Virginia McMaster (Yellowknife), Catherine Turner (Yellowknife), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Pete Fraser (Fort Smith), Art Furlong (Aklavik), Billy Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Dolphus Lennie (Yellowknife), Martin Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa), and Gary Bohnet (President of the Metis Association), with Wally Firth (Inuvik) as Facilitator. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-300A, CN-299A, CN-300B, CN-299B, CN-308A, CN-304A, CN-304B, CN-302-A, CN-305A, CN-302B, CN-305B, CN-306A, and CN-301A. The Metis Youth Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-307, CN-309, CN-310). The recording continues with Pete Fraser concluding his statement on Metis heritage and recording the history. Leonard Heron speaks on teaching the culture and how to take care of themselves at home and the need to try to help young people. Wally Firth then asks the group give feedback on what they want to see done in terms of Metis history. Comments are made by Dolphus Lennie, Pete Fraser, Bill Lafferty, Mary Firth, Mary Cook, Catherine Turner, and two other ladies. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the second part in a five-part recording of a Metis Youth Workshop held April 19-20, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Tina McKay, and Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), with Joe Mercredi and Susan Bohnet as facilitators and Leonie Erasmus as the Coordinator of the Metis Heritage Association. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-310A, CN-307A, CN-307B, and CN-309A. The Metis Elders Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-299 to CN-306, CN-308). The recording continues with Marty Dunn (Native Council of Canada, Ottawa) speaking about an experience he had with Dick Redbird and an Indigenous youth summer camp. The topic of conversation then turns to racial issues. Other youth talk about activities available in their communities and a desire to go back to school. Joe Mercredi asks the youth if they would be interested in a camp like Marty described. Susan Bohnet suggests learning cultural skills from Elders and doing something to help them in return. Joe encourages the Youth to get in touch with the Elders. The topic of conversation then turns to youth suicide, the group’s experiences with it, what to do, and the need to talk to someone. The discussion also touches on alcohol abuse, domestic violence, the importance of telling people you love them. Before the lunch break, Joe suggests that the group should form a Youth Council and mentions opportunities for out of territory Youth Council events. After the group breaks for lunch, Susan confronts Leanne Goose about what she said to the Elders earlier in the day and mentions that some of the Elders were offended. The final five minutes of the recording are not from the Youth workshop but appear to record an unrelated business meeting.

This item is the first part in a five-part recording of a Metis Youth Workshop held April 19-20, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Tina McKay, and Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), with Joe Mercredi and Susan Bohnet as facilitators and Leonie Erasmus as the Coordinator of the Metis Heritage Association. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of an audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-310B, CN-307A, CN-307B, and CN-309A. The Metis Elders Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-299 to CN-306, CN-308). The recording begins with Joe Mercredi asking the Youth what they want. Susan Bohnet asks the Youth to introduce themselves and indicate where they’re from and what grade they are in. Joe Mercredi encourages the youth to talk about their lives, problems facing youth, and changes and activities they would like to see in their communities. The youth share details about how they spend their time and things they would like to do. Others speak about and make suggestions regarding alcohol and drugs, education and work, respect between Elders and youth, programs and centres for youth, summer school, Elder and Youth camps, and learning Indigenous languages. Joe Mercredi and Susan Bohnet also speak about some of their experiences. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the fifth part in a five-part recording of a Metis Youth Workshop held April 19-20, 1991 in Yellowknife. Participants include Leanne Goose (Fort Good Hope), Dacia Gardner (Hay River), Ricky Stewart (Fort McPherson), Cindy Firth (Inuvik), Fagan Furlong (Aklavik), Louis Cardinal (Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River)), Rhea MacDonald (Norman Wells), Norman Hodgson (Norman Wells), Darlene Sibbeston (Fort Simpson), Ryan Clark (Yellowknife), Bradley Carpenter (Yellowknife), Tina McKay, and Shane Mercredi (Fort Smith), with Joe Mercredi and Susan Bohnet as facilitators, and Leonie Erasmus as the Coordinator of the Metis Heritage Association. This recording was made April 20, 1991. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-310A, CN-310B, CN-307A, and CN-307B. The Metis Elders Workshop is occurring concurrently (see CN-299 to CN-306, CN-308). The recording continues with the group starting to form the Metis Youth Advisory Council and electing an interim executive of chairman (Leanne Goose), vice-chairman (Darlene Sibbeston), secretary-treasurer (Dacia Gardner), and board members from the five regions (Louis, Dino, Rhea McDonald, Shane Mercredi, Tina McKay, Ryan Clark, Lisa McDonald). Leonie Erasmus checks in to see if the group has recommendations for the Metis Heritage Association on programs and projects and they propose several. Plans for an evening session on education are also outlined. Joe asks the Youth what they plan to do when they get back to their communities and they share their ideas for how they want to proceed. The meeting concludes with reminders to return for the evening session.

This item is an interview of Nap Norbert recorded on March 24, 1990 in Tsiigehtchic by Alestine Andre for her Arctic Red River (Tsiigehtchic) Oral History Project. The interview is in Gwich’in. The original source item was side A of a 60 minute audio cassette; side B of this cassette is blank. Topics include the traditional lifestyle and cultural beliefs of the Gwichya Gwich’in in Tsiigehtchic.

This item is the third part of a twenty-four part Joint Dene-Metis Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 22-23. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey, Gwich'in, and Tlicho. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Chief George Kodakin from Fort Franklin (Deline), Chief Joe Migwi from Rae-Edzo (Behchoko), an unidentified man, and Chief Cece McCauley from Inuvik express their opinions and concerns and some suggest coming up with a position to present to the Minister of Indian Affairs when he visits the Assembly. Chester Moore from the Nisga'a Nation (British Columbia) also offers his advice. The assembly breaks for the evening and reconvenes the following afternoon with George Erasmus reintroducing the two overlapping subjects of changes to the Indian Act and whether to accept treaty payment this summer. He indicates that some regions met already to formulate positions and suggests that others should meet after some additional group discussion had taken place. Erasmus indicates that both issues arise because of the Government view of treaties as the Dene giving up their land and rights to self-government. Chief Johnny Charlie of Fort McPherson starts the discussion by giving his opinion on the acceptance of treaty payments.