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This item is a tape of dictation from the Metis Development Corporation, recorded in 1980. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The speaker may be R.J. Greene, General Manager and is directed to a secretary Violet. The first dictation is of a draft entitled "Norman Wells Pipeline", which outlines four alternative approaches the Metis Development Corporation (MDC) could take toward the Norman Wells pipeline project, ranging from complete support for the Dene Nation and Metis Association position that the pipeline should not be allowed before land claims are settled to coming out strongly in favour of the pipeline. The second dictation is of a draft memo to MDC directors, officers, and staff regarding declaring any conflicts of interest. The third dictation is of a draft entitled "Charter of Aircraft for June 11, 1980 Board Meeting", which describes why the general manager decided to charter an aircraft to transport Board members to the meeting, initial intentions, actual results, and a cost comparison. The fourth dictation is a memorandum to the Board of Directors on the subject of a proposal to undertake certain activities designed to ensure the positive participation of Metis people and to encourage the participation of other Indigenous people in the Norman Wells oilfield expansion and pipeline construction project. The memorandum states that there is no coherent development policy for the development of resources in the NWT and yet development continues to take place in an uncoordinated manner. The memorandum suggests that the MDC could undertake a program designed to provide Metis people with the information required to participate in public hearings on the Norman Wells pipeline in the context of some kind of coherent strategy for the development of the western NWT. The program would include providing information, getting feedback for input into terms and conditions under which the pipeline could be approved, and identifying research needs.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is a tape of dictation from the Metis Development Corporation, recorded in 1980. The recording is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The speaker may be R.J. Greene, General Manager and is directed to a secretary Violet. The content consists of the dictation of the first part of a draft brief, possibly to the Norman Wells pipeline hearings. The brief provides a background on what the Metis Development Corporation is, the composition of its board, and the purposes for which the speaker (a consultant) was hired. The brief also outlines the position of the MDC on the Norman Wells oilfield expansion and pipeline construction project. The MDC is in favour of controlled and balanced development of the western NWT, actively participating in every phase of every significant development that is proposed or takes place. The MDC thus gives qualified support for the project. The brief goes on to say how the MDC can make this this statement and still support the political leaders of the Territory who appear to be opposing the proposal. The MDC believes the project is a manageable one and that action can be taken to maximize the benefits especially with regard to employment and business opportunities and to minimize the negative aspects.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item consists of several recordings. All of the recordings are in English. The original source item is side A of a120 minute audio cassette. The first recording (about 8 minutes) is the second part of a two-part recording of a CBC Morningside episode hosted by Peter Gzowski about Louis Riel and broadcast on May 7, 1985. The full broadcast took the form of a commission of inquiry on whether Riel should be pardoned by the Canadian Government. Gzowski’s conclusions are featured in this portion of the recording. The second recording (about 26 minutes) is an interview of Jim Schaefer, recorded in 1984 by an unidentified female interviewer. Jim speaks about meeting attendance, trappers’ concerns, the Fort Smith Hunters and Trappers Association, loss of caribou range due to the 1979 forest fires, caribou hunts in conjunction with the Canadian Wildlife Service, selling caribou meat. Jim describes the activities of the Caribou Management Board, which was formed in May 1982, mentioning their yearly report, continued work on a management plan, school program, and the difficulty in forming a board and getting an agreement with so many players involved. Jim also voices his opinion that the government should reallocate fire protection money from protecting communities to protecting the caribou range. Jim was born in Fort Smith. He attended school, completing Grade 7 before going trapping with his brother. He later worked for NCPC for eight and a half years before becoming an electrician with his own business for fifteen years. After that he went back to trapping. Jim has been involved with the Hunters and Trappers Association, the Fire Management Board, the Hunters and Trappers Federation, the Caribou Management Board, the Fort Smith Metis Local, and Metis Nation. The interview concludes with a discussion of trapping and registered traplines. The third recording (about 10 minutes) is a narration by a female speaker about a proposal by the Mackenzie Delta Regional Council to negotiate a subclaim within the Dene Metis comprehensive land claim. The proposal was given moral and political support by a joint chiefs and board meeting in recognition of the fact that some areas need to go ahead faster than others. The fourth recording (about 20 minutes) is the first part of a two-part interview of a female staff member of the Dene-Metis Land Claims Secretariat, recorded by an unidentified female interviewer. Topics of discussion include devolution of powers from the federal to the territorial government, division with Nunavut, the line of division, constitutional development, and one organization for the Dene and Metis.

This item consists of two recordings. Both of the recordings are in English. The original source item is side B of a120 minute audio cassette. The first recording (about 40 minutes) is the first part of a two-part interview of a female staff member of the Dene-Metis Land Claims Secretariat, recorded by an unidentified female interviewer. Topics of discussion include duplications of effort among Indigenous organizations and corporations, single or separate (Dene and Metis) institutions following the land claim, one organization for the Dene and Metis, hiring Indigenous people with degrees, resource sharing, wildlife harvest studies, resource management, and devolution. The interview also includes frank appraisals of the attitudes, motivations, and actions of several Indigenous and territorial leaders and bureaucrats, including Lynda Sorenson, Stephen Kakfwi, Richard Nerysoo, Tagak Curley, Nellie Cournoyea, and Jim Bourque. The second recording (about 23 minutes) is the first part of a two-part recording of a CBC Morningside episode hosted by Peter Gzowski about Louis Riel and broadcast on May 7, 1985. The full broadcast took the form of a commission of inquiry on whether Riel should be pardoned by the Canadian Government. This portion of the recording includes the concluding statements of the two lawyers, Ian Scott and Claude Thomson, and the deliberations of some of the twelve jurors.

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a tour of the Hay River- Fort Resolution-Fort Smith area, hosted by George Tuccaro. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The tour recording also includes item CN-125B. The recording starts with drumming and singing and an introduction by George Tuccaro, who gives a brief description of the First Nations people of western Arctic and the arrival of explorers and Metis fur traders. Pat Burke sings a song about Indigenous grandmothers, followed by the story of Pat's Metis family history. Bobbi Bouvier of Hay River speaks about commercial ice fishing, followed by a recording of her competing in the annual Metis talent show. Amy Kraus (married to Gus' brother, Joe Kraus) tells the story of travelling to the Northwest Territories and staying with Gus and Mary Kraus in the Nahanni Mountains in 1945, then moving to Hay River where she and her husband started Paradise Valley market garden between Hay River and Enterprise. Red McBryan, an alderman and former mayor of Hay River, speaks about farming cattle near the Alberta border. A brief history of the Katlodeeche First Nation Reserve (Hay River) is presented by George, followed by drumming and singing. George also mentions Hay River's role as major transportation centre. John Reinke talks about the barging business. Richard Lafferty, District Superintendent of Highways, speaks about old time music and fiddling. The recording concludes with a fiddle song with guitar and drums. An label on the cassette case indicates: "Promotion Tape To be sold @ the NWT/Alberta Border on the Highway, So you can get a bit of Northern History".

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a tour of the Hay River- Fort Resolution-Fort Smith area, hosted by George Tuccaro. The recording is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The tour recording also includes item CN-125A. The recording starts with George giving a brief history of Fort Resolution. Broadcaster and guitarist Tony Buggins speaks about learning the guitar and playing with the Native Cousins group and the Cat Sass group, followed by a song. Rene Mecredi tells the story of going to live with his grandparents in Fort Resolution, attending school, trapping, and near death experiences. Caroline Heathcote, one of Wood Buffalo National Park's guides, reviews the history, size, and features of the Park. Francois Paulette speaks of the Chipewyan people of the area and living off the land. George mentions the communities of Fort Fitzgerald and Dog River, which leads into a story by Jim Greene about a Christmas bazaar in Dog River. Jim also talks about the connection between landscape and language and finding his voice as a writer. Sister Agnes Sutherland relates the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Boris Atamanenko from Fort Smith's Northern Life Museum speaks about the collections held there, from natural history to human history and social development. The recording concludes with a song by Fort Smith musicians. A short segment of music that appears unconnected from the rest of the recording is on the end of the tape. An label on the cassette case indicates: "Promotion Tape To be sold @ the NWT/Alberta Border on the Highway, So you can get a bit of Northern History".

This item is a recording of drumming and singing from a hand games tournament. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. Background talk and laughter is also heard.

This item appears to consist of two discussions relating to land claims, however the audio quality is frequently poor and the speakers are hard to hear and understand. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The tape appears to date from a pause in land claim negotiations in 1978, when there were divisions between the Dene Nation and the Metis Association. The first discussion seems to be between three speakers, likely Richard McNeely, Roy Desjarlais, and Rene Fumoleau. The discussion seems to revolve around seeking clarification from Fumoleau about a letter he wrote regarding the Dene Nation, and about a report of divisions between the Metis Association and Dene Nation. Assertions made in the Dene Declaration are also discussed. After Fumoleau leaves the room, a female speaker asks additional, related questions of Richard McNeely. The second part of the recording is a telephone conference between Metis Nation President Richard McNeely and Roy Desjarlais, likely speaking from headquarters in Yellowknife, and Jim Evans from Fort Smith. The discussion revolves around setting meetings with the Dene Nation to discuss working together and potentially forming one organization for settling land claims. The conclusion of the discussion is that Jim should attempt to meet with Chief Gerry Cheezie at his local level to try to get a resolution supporting a territorial meeting of Chiefs and Local presidents. Roy had a proposed agenda and dates for the territorial meeting to follow, if Dene Nation chose to accept. A brief discussion of changes to the Indian Act, BNA Act, and national Indigenous groups (NCC, IPC) follows after Jim hangs up.

This item is an interview of Georges Erasmus, recorded in 1978 by an unidentified female interviewer, likely for a radio program. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview discusses the proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, the Berger Inquiry and Report, aims of the NWT Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation), industrial and resource development in the North, the proposed Alcan pipeline, Bud Drury’s inquiry as Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Constitutional Development in the Northwest Territories, lessons learned by the Indigenous people of the North, and federal government negotiating tactics.

This item is an interview of Richard McNeely, President of the Metis Association, recorded on November 15, 1978 by J.D. Hamilton. The interview is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The recording appears to start after the beginning of the interview. The interview discusses land claims, Indigenous organizations, development, differing philosophies between the Dene Nation and Metis Association, a desire for greater autonomy and local economy, involvement in Territorial Government, leadership within Indigenous organizations and communities, decision making realities, and suffrage within Indigenous organizations.

This item is an interview of Richard McNeely, after his time as President of the Metis Association, recorded on October 11, 1984 by Doug Kirkaldy, likely on CBC. The interview is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The topic of the interview is Richard McNeely’s legal battle against the Metis Association on behalf of 286 people, mainly from the Fort Smith and Hay River area, whom he says were unjustly taken off the roll of land claim beneficiaries due to changing criteria. By the time of the interview, McNeely had delivered a lawyer’s letter to the Human Rights Commission and retained legal counsel for the purposes of asking for an injunction from the federal court to cut funding to the Metis Association. McNeely maintained that the Metis Association was depriving these people of their rights. He states this his motives are not to settle old scores with the Association but that with his contacts in Ottawa and knowledge of the system, he felt that he could help get the people re-enfranchised.

This item consists of a dictation of comments on the proposed Wildlife Ordinance and Regulations. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The first document is general comments on the Ordinance, in which the dictator expresses concern with the lack of involvement of Indigenous people in the management of wildlife, the further entrenchment of non-Indigenous control and regulation over Indigenous people, and a lack of recognition for Indigenous culture and practice. The second dictated document adds further notes about specific sections of the proposed Ordinance, questioning the legality of some sections and identifying others as ridiculous, impractical, not relevant to Indigenous people, too restrictive, not recognizing Indigenous culture and practice, or allowing the Commissioner to much latitude in discretionary powers.

This item consists of a letter of resignation dictated by Richard McNeely in January 1979. The recording is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. McNeely states that he can no longer accept the back-stabbing, self-serving criticisms, and feeding of rumour mills. He also feels he cannot participate in the perpetuation of the myth of the Indigenous organization, speaking of their inability to fulfill basic needs of members and choosing to discuss issues that are not as important to common people. McNeely identifies the myth as the main reason for lack of progress with land claims and lack of sincere effort by Dene Nation to make progress on the issue of unity. McNeely also expresses frustration with Minister Hugh Faulkner's shifting policies regarding land claims. He states that he cannot, in good faith, continue as President of the Metis Association any longer and will be resigning after the Native Council of Canada Board of Directors Meeting in Edmonton in early February.

This item consists of a broadcast dated April 26, 1983 with Shirley Cook reporting from Fort Good Hope. The original source item is side A of an audio cassette. Shirley interviews Bob Overvold, chief land claims negotiator for the Dene Nation, regarding a leadership meeting held in Fort Franklin (Deline) the previous week. Bob indicated that he had made a presentation on what had happened with land claims between October 1982 and the last negotiating session in Fort McPherson two weeks prior, concluding that the only thing accomplished so far was an initialed agreement on eligibility and that nothing further was possible as no clear positions had yet been outlined by the leadership. The Dene Nation leadership then directed Bob to organize a workshop on land and resources which would include two representatives from each region, as well as Bob and various resource people. The goal of the workshop would be to review the negotiating strategy used in the past and recommend changes, if necessary, and to identify issues to be dealt with in negotiations and options for how leadership could proceed. These options would then be brought back to the next leadership meeting in May and a decision would be made then on which way to go.

This item consists of interviews with students and a recording of a meeting relating to Nunavut implementation. The recording is in English and Inuktitut. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The first section (about 13 minutes) is a series of interviews with students employed by the Metis Nation on one of the Great Slave Lake clean-up projects. The students interviewed include ___ Torgerson (Yellowknife), Seth Bohnet (Yellowknife), Kelly Foy (Fort Smith), Nathan Grant (Yellowknife), and Scott McPherson (Yellowknife). Questions centre on how the students heard about job, whether they are enjoying it, how it compares to last year, skills they are learning, and if they would recommend it to friends. Tom Weaver (Fort McMurray), an adult working on the project, is also interviewed about the project. The second part of the recording (about 31 minutes) is the first part of a two-part recording of what appears to be a Nunavut Implementation Panel meeting. The recording is of poor quality and several sections are difficult to hear. The Nunavut Implementation Panel and the status of significant issues facing the panel are discussed, followed by questions and responses. The recording ends abruptly.

This item consists of two interviews relating to the implementation of Indigenous language programs in Yellowknife public and Catholic schools, recorded by Susan Lavoie, likely for the Datsedi radio program. The interviews are in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The first interview is of Cully Poston on behalf of the Separate (Catholic) School Board. He mentions the $30,000 language grant given by the territorial government to implement an Indigenous language program and that additional funding will have to be found to hire a teacher. He also describes current initiatives within the schools to incorporate Indigenous culture and support Indigenous families. The second interview is of Dianne Doyle on behalf of the Public School Board. She describes how Indigenous culture is emphasized in the curriculum. She notes that no one has suggested to the Board implementing an Indigenous language program, but predicts that the Board would be prepared to consider it if such a request was made.

This item is a recording of a press conference at which Jim Bourque and Tim McDiarmid announce their intentions to seek nominations to become candidates in the 1984 federal election. The press conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. Jim Bourque, age 48, will be seeking nomination as the Liberal candidate. He resigned from his position as the Deputy Minister of Renewable Resources in order to put his name forward. Jim mentions his experience serving in almost every community in the Mackenzie Valley over the past 20 years and that he has good contacts in Ottawa. He plans to start putting together an organization to assist with his campaign soon. Jim identifies employment as the number one issue. He would like to see balanced development, which includes the renewable resource economy and the participation of and benefits for the local people. He also shares his view on land claims. Jim has a French and Cree background and speaks fluent Cree. He is clear that he is not seeking the nomination as an Indigenous person, but as Jim Bourque; he feels he can represent a cross-section of the public very well. Tim McDiarmid, age 27, is a self-employed consultant in political and economic development and will be seeking nomination as the NDP candidate. He has been working for and with the NDP for several years. Tim was born in southern Alberta and educated from junior high onward in Hay River and Inuvik. He holds a political science degree from the University of Alberta. He states that he has the verbal support of many past NDP members, has been approached by many people suggesting that he should run, and that plans for his campaign are already underway. Tim is concerned with the education of young people and their ability to participate in a viable economy.

This item is a recording of a meeting of David Crombie, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, with the Metis Association and Metis Development Corporation on February 5, 1985. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. A number of topics and issues are brought to the Minister’s attention during the meeting including land claims (status, lack of progress, Dene Nation, Secretariat, expenditures, federal negotiator), economic development (disposition of NTCL, equity money from Native Economic Development Program, review of government programs, Norman Wells, Wrigley Highway construction, IPL pipeline, Polar Gas pipeline), Aklavik Cultural Centre, and the transfer of lands to Dene-Metis in Aklavik related to the COPE settlement. Speakers include Larry Tourangeau for the Metis Association, Jake Heron for the Metis Development Corporation, and others who are not clearly identified.

This item is the first part of a thirteen-part meeting or forum of the Metis Nation on land and resources, held in Hay River in March 1994. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-149B, CN-150A, CN-150B, CN-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, CN-154B, and CN-155A. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins abruptly with the question time of a talk by Philippe Dorey of the federal Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND), who may have been speaking on the topic of self-government and land claim negotiations. The next speaker is Floyd Adlem of DIAND on the topic of jurisdiction and responsibility for lands in NWT. Adlem explains why there is federal administration of land in the NWT and how that land can be titled to Indigenous groups, transferred to the GNWT, set aside as reserves, or sold. He outlines the various Acts and Regulations involved and indicates that regulations are administered through a process that involves consultation with other departments, the GNWT, and community interest groups, including Band Councils, Metis Locals, and municipalities. During the question time, Adlem provides more detail on the review process for land use permits and the administration of federal lands within municipal boundaries. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the second part of a thirteen-part meeting or forum of the Metis Nation on land and resources, held in Hay River in March 1994. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-149A, CN-150A, CN-150B, CN-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, CN-154B, and CN-155A. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins after Floyd Adlem's presentation with a final question regarding consultation with Metis Locals for land use permits. The next speaker is Donald Aubrey, Planning and Lands Officer, Fort Smith, from the territorial department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) on the topic of jurisdiction and responsibility for municipal land in the NWT. MACA administers land through land applications to ensure that all communities have an adequate land base for their current and long-term development. Aubrey describes the seven different categories of land that MACA is involved with including federal and crown land, Commissioner's Land, municipal land, private land, reserved land, waterfront reserves, and claim land. Questions following the presentation discuss new legislation regarding changing the status of Commissioner's Land in communities and ask for a formal, written process for consultation. Aubrey provides a few examples of applications which have not gone ahead following community consultation. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.