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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.

This item is the fourth part of a twelve-part Joint Dene-Metis Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 23. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, 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. Opinions are expressed by Chief Johnny Charlie from Fort McPherson, an unidentified man from Fort McPherson, a representative of the Community Development Program, Michel (Noel?) from Yellowknife, Hyacinthe Andre from Arctic Red River (Tsiighetchic), an unidentified man (perhaps Kazon?), Fred Andrew from Fort Norman (Tulita), Chief Francois Paulette from Fort Smith, and Alexis Arrowmaker from Snare Lake (Wekweeti), generally in favour of a boycott of treaty payments. Several speakers describe the treaties as being for peace and friendship with the non-Dene in their territory, not as an extinguishment of rights to land or self-determination. Francois Paulette also introduces Albert Lightning from Hobbema, as an elder and spiritual leader from the south, whom he has invited to the Assembly.

This item is the fifth 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 23. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho, North Slavey, and Chipewyan. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, 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 further discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Opinions are expressed by Alexis Arrowmaker from Snare Lake (Wekweeti), Paul Wright from Fort Norman (Tulita), ___ Yakeleya (woman) from Fort Norman (Tulita), an unidentified woman, and Chief Joe Lockhart from Snowdrift (Lutselk’e) expresses a slightly different opinion. Many of the speakers are in favour of a boycott, although one presents reasons why some people want to still take the treaty payment. One of the elders also describes witnessing the negotiations between the treaty party and the chiefs in 1921.

This item is the sixth 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 23-24. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey and Chipewyan. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, 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 further discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Opinions are expressed by Chief Joe Lockhart from Snowdrift (Lutselk’e) and an unidentified man from Fort Franklin (Deline). The day’s meeting concludes with Georges Erasmus (President of the Dene Nation) encouraging groups of people to meet to discuss the issues and for people to view the displays on Dene Nation programs. The results of the regional group meetings are reported the following day. Positions are given by Chief __ Hardisty from Wrigley, National Committee member James W___ speaking on behalf of the Great Slave North region, Steve Kakfwi speaking on behalf of the Great Bear region, Mike Beaulieu from Fort Resolution, and Freddy Greenland speaking on behalf of the Mackenzie Delta region. The regions generally express support for a boycott, with some variations in how it could be applied. Michael Thom from the Community Development Program also gives a statement on why the Dene cannot get involved with the amendments to the Indian Act.

This item is the seventh 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 24. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including South Slavey. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, 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 regional reports on the issue of potential boycott on treaty payments. Positions are presented by Freddy Greenland speaking on behalf of the Mackenzie Delta region and Chief Cece McCauley from Inuvik who both urge the need for the Assembly to make up their minds and take a stand, especially with the Minister of Indian Affairs attending the Assembly the following day. The recording continues with presentations from Dene members of the Territorial Council. Richard Nerysoo, Minister of Renewable Resources, speaks about transferring management of wildlife to communities. James Wah-Shee, Minister of Local Government, speaks about the Territorial Government’s role in negotiations and constitutional development in the Northwest Territories. Richard Nerysoo also adds some comments on the topic of constitutional development. Nick Sibbeston, Territorial Council member, discusses his efforts to fight for the people and strengthen the power of the Dene.

This item is the eighth 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 24-25. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, 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 the conclusion of Nick Sibbeston’s presentation. The meeting continues the following day with Chief Francois Paulette from Fort Smith outlining the position the Chiefs hope to present to the Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, later that evening. If the Minister is unable to agree to their terms, then they would proceed with a boycott of the treaties. The topic of discussion then turns to the proposed Norman Wells pipeline project. Steve Kakfwi indicates that a discussion of a position on pipelines is not needed as the Dene position is already clear. Instead, Georges Erasmus, President of the Dene Nation, describes work done to advance their position, including soliciting support from organizations in the south and communities and organizations in the north and working on a unified position against the pipeline with the Executives of the Metis Association and the Territorial Council.

This item is the thirteenth 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 26. The meeting is in English and an Indigenous language. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, 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 Chief Freddy Greenland presenting resolutions regarding Yukon hunting regulations and land claims overlap with COPE to the Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, who responds. Additional comments on the same topics are made by Jim Bourque and an unidentified male speaker with responses from the Minister. A female speaker also describes the overlap area with reference to a map. Chief Johnny Charlie from Fort McPherson makes additional comments regarding the Dempster Highway, caribou and hunting, the use of skidoos on the highway, and issues around the COPE overlap. Another male speaker from the Yukon presents an example situation related to Yukon hunting regulations. After each comment or group of comments, the Minister responds. The recording fades out and is stopped and started several times, making it difficult to hear and follow in some sections.

This item is the fourteenth 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 26. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, 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 the male speaker from the Yukon regarding the COPE overlap, followed by comments from another speaker (possibly Georges Erasmus) regarding land claims negotiations, the appointment of the federal negotiator, the lack of knowledge within the Department about the Dene as a people, and the COPE overlap. Another male speaker comments on the relationship between the Dene and the Department of Indian Affairs’ Regional Affairs Office, including what the Dene would like to see happen with it. Another male speaker asks if the Minister can stay another night and about the government environmental review panel hearings. A male speaker from Fort Good Hope indicates dissatisfaction with the Minister’s responses from the previous evening regarding the Norman Wells pipeline. The final two Indigenous-language speakers describe how the Dene found oil in Norman Wells. The Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, responds to each comment or group of comments.

This item is the fifteenth 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 26. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with the Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, acknowledging Dene concern with the Norman Wells project. A male Indigenous-language speaker (George ___?) refers to statements made during the Berger inquiry, indicates the importance of having a Dene person as the Regional Director, and expresses his hopes that the Minister will pick a good person for the land claims negotiator. The Minister responds briefly before the discussion takes an extended turn to the topic of fighting forest fires. Chief Jim Antoine (Fort Simpson) expresses the concern of the chiefs about the mismanagement of the Department over forest fires that are burning out of control and suggests that responsibility be turned over to the Dene Nation instead. The Minister responds with a commitment to instruct his officials to discuss improvements and greater Dene involvement and mentions meetings of the Fire Panel in various communities. Another speaker (likely Joe Mercredi) continues the discussion of forest fires and suggests that changes are needed in Department personnel. The Minister and Chief Jim Antoine make additional remarks on the same subjects. Another male speaker indicates that the way fires are being managed appears to be a deliberate act of the Government of Canada to remove the people from their land, an act of cultural genocide. Chief Cece McCauley from Inuvik changes the topic of conversation, asking the Minister to recognize and fund the newly constituted Inuvik band council. The Minister responds that he does not know the circumstances and cannot give an immediate answer.

This item is the sixteenth 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 26. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, 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-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with the very end of Chief Cece McCauley from Inuvik’s comments. An Indigenous-language speaker then asks which version of the Treaty will be followed, whether that of the government or that of the Dene, and expresses his desire for the wildlife people in Yellowknife to stop tagging and counting caribou. The Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, responds to the comments, pointing to the upcoming land claims negotiations, appointments of northerners, and indicating that the territorial government is responsible for the caribou counting. A second Indigenous speaker, likely Chief Isadore Tsetta from Dettah or Alexis Arrowmaker from Snare Lake (Wekweeti), discusses similar topics, including treaty and land claims, Dene involvement in choosing a federal negotiator, and game wardens. The Minister commits to consultation regarding the appointment of the federal negotiator and suggests contacting the territorial government about game warden concerns. An additional speaker speaks briefly about Dene rights before the Minister makes a final statement of thanks and farewell. A woman from Fort Simpson brings a message on behalf of the mothers and women urging support for women to have an equal voice. Georges Erasmus, President of the Dene Nation, temporarily resumes chairing the meeting to move it into the election phase. An unidentified man (Paul?) chairs the election phase and begins by listing the number of voting delegates by community. There is a dispute by Chief Francois Paulette regarding the number of delegates for Fort Smith and Georges Erasmus suggests appointing an election committee to resolve the issue. Joachim Bonnetrouge(?) and others speak in support of allowing Fort Smith more delegates and the assembly agrees. The assembly also agrees to set up an election committee to deal with any disputes that might arise during the election process, appointing members Bob Stevenson for South Slave, George Blondin for Mackenzie-Great Bear, Lorraine Menicoche for Mackenzie-Liard, Jimmy Rabesca for North Slave, and James Greenland for Mackenzie Delta. The recording ends as nominations open for the position of president of Dene Nation.

This item is the seventh part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. There are two main topics covered in the recording: responses to the Migratory Birds Regulations and recreation in northern communities. The tape starts with a discussion of issues relating to wildlife, General Hunting Licenses, and Migratory Birds permits and concludes with the passing of two resolutions: Feel that the Migratory Bird Regulations enforced by the Department of the Environment are an erosion of our traditional hunting rights. We resolve not to purchase the Migratory Birds permits so as to maintain the rights to hunt that we have maintained since we have been on the land. Since we believe that General Hunting Licenses are an inalienable right, we oppose the restrictions that have been imposed on the holders of General Hunting Licenses, including the refusal of the officials to renew General Hunting Licenses. Moved by Angus Beaulieu, seconded by Al Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Whereas we maintain that we are the rightful owners of the land and its resources, and since this issue has yet to be legally settled, we resolve to oppose the enaction of any legislation concerning these resources, such as the proposed revision of the Ordinance Respecting Wildlife in the Northwest Territories, without full consultation and participation of the Native people in the design of these laws and regulations. Moved by Pete Fraser, seconded by Steve Kakfwi (?). Motion carried unanimously. The second part of the recording is a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the eighth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation (within the Department of Local Government) and its policies to provide supports and grants to communities. He mentions the capital funding that is available on application, but cautions communities not to build facilities that are beyond their ability to maintain. He also indicates that sometimes projects are proposed without majority community interest or support. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the first part of a four-part CBC broadcast of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The show also includes items CN-242B, CN-243A, and CN-243B. The broadcast is a mix of fiddle music, commentary, and interviews with Charlie Koe (Fort McPherson), George Roberts (Fort McPherson), Lawrence Lafferty, and Angus Beaulieu (Fort Resolution) speaking about learning to fiddle, the origins of tunes, and memories of fiddling. Near the end of the recording, the fiddling competition commences, with Frank Napier as the Master of Ceremonies and George Roberts as the first performer.

This item is the second part of a four-part CBC broadcast of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The show also includes items CN-242A, CN-243A, and CN-243B. The broadcast continues with the fiddling competition, featuring performances by Charlie Koe, Tapwe Chretien, Angus Beaulieu, and Thomas Manuel. The broadcast concludes with the winners of the contest being announced and prizes awarded by Rick Hardy, President of the Metis Association. Thanks are given to sponsors, coordinator Bob Overvold, and the back-up band Native Cousins.

This item is the third part of a four-part CBC broadcast of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The show also includes items CN-242A, CN-242B, and CN-243B. The broadcast continues with some commentary and the commencement of the singing competition. Performances by Gene Rabesca, Charlie Furlong, Herb Beaulieu, Dorothy Beaulieu, Carl Carpenter, and Noel Kakfwi follow.

This item is the fourth part of a four-part CBC broadcast of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The show also includes items CN-242A, CN-242B, and CN-243A. The broadcast continues with the remainder of the singing competition, with performances by Walter Doctor, Louis Goose, Charlie Furlong, and Herb Beaulieu. The recording concludes with the winners of the contest being announced and prizes awarded by Rick Hardy, President of the Metis Association. The announcer gives thanks from the CBC staff to the people of Tulita.

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a jigging competition, which was part of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The competition also includes item CN-245B. The music begins about six minutes into the recording. Master of Ceremonies Frank Napier announces the names of the dancers between sets. While the judges tally the scores, the band plays a few songs and the audience chats.

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a jigging competition, which was part of the talent show held at the third Annual General Assembly of the Metis Association held in Tulita (Fort Norman) in 1975. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The competition also includes item CN-245A. The recording continues with the band playing a song, followed by a dance-off between two jigging competitors who were tied for third place. Then the band plays for jigs by the President of the Metis Association (Rick Hardy) and other executive members and by the four talent show judges. Prizes are awarded for the jigging competition to Annie Colman (5th), Laverne Komiak (4th), Thomas Manuel (3rd), Tommy Ross (2nd), and Norman Vandell (1st). Master of Ceremonies Frank Napier thanks to the judges (President Native Council of Canada Gloria George, Member of Parliament Wally Firth (MP), President of the Metis Federation Manitoba President Ed Head, and Cliff Subideau(?) and the Metis Association for inviting him and the recording concludes with a song from the band.

This item is the first part of a four-part recording of a Dene Nation Leadership Meeting held at Whati (Lac La Martre) at the end of June 1978. The meeting is in English and several Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side A of a 120 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-246B, CN247A, and CN-247B. The meeting opens with an unidentified male speaker opening in prayer. Then Chief Louis Beaulieu of Whati welcomes everyone and gives opening remarks. Georges Erasmus, President of the Dene Nation then gives a lengthy speech. He starts by introducing guests and outlining the purpose of the meeting, then moves on to a summary of past meetings and the relationship between Dene Nation and the Metis Association in relation to land claims and the positions taken by each. He states that the major issues for Dene Nation are the continuing battle for recognition of their rights as a nation, including land rights and self-determination. Erasmus also makes mention of consulting a lawyer expert in international law who widened their awareness of what Dene rights could include and showed that even the strong position they had taken with respect to land and government rights was a compromise, making the Metis Association position accepting a Territorial Government even more so. Erasmus references the Dene registry which had been circulating in the communities and gathering the names of those who support the Dene Nation position. One of the focuses of the meeting how to achieve unity between Dene Nation and the Metis Association, whether that entails working together, uniting as one organization, or something else. Antoine Mountain from Fort Good Hope speaks next, indicating that he doesn’t think Dene Nation can work with the Metis Association and that the Dene registry should be used as the basis for taking direction. Joe Charlo speaks next in favour of the establishment of a Dene government. Alexis Arrowmaker speaks next about the Metis Association, the presence of two groups within it, those born in the NWT and those who have come in from the south, and the position presented by the Metis Association to the federal government.

This item is the second part of a four-part recording of a Dene Nation Leadership Meeting held at Whati (Lac La Martre) at the end of June 1978. The meeting is in English and several Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 120 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-246A, CN247A, and CN-247B. The meeting continues with the conclusion of Alexis Arrowmaker’s speech. The next speaker is George Kodakin of Deline (Fort Franklin), who speaks about the possible cessation of government funding and the necessity of coming out with a position first and fighting for the whole land claim and the continuation of their way of life. He also references plans to attend the upcoming Metis Association General Assembly in Fort Simpson. An unidentified speaker, possibly George Barnaby, discusses the difference between the two positions on land claims and indicates that the Dene Nation position includes self-government and self-determination. Next Dene Nation President Georges Erasmus speaks again, mentioning the key elements of their position and asking the delegates how much they are willing to give up to achieve unity. Francois Paulette suggests breaking into regions for the next day, but another speaker disagrees. Another mentions the possible dangers of creating their own government and suggests that they return to discussing what to do about the Metis Association. Jimmy Nitsiza of Whati (Lac La Martre) states that he feels it is unfair to discuss the Metis Association without its members being present, but Georges Erasmus counters that they need to determine what to do before meeting with the Metis Association and indicates that there are already Metis and non-status people who have joined the Dene Nation. Daniel Beaulieu of Fort Resolution again raises the idea that it would be best to split into regions for discussion. The day’s meeting is concluded with Johnny Blondin of Tulita (Fort Norman), who leads the group in prayer. George Erasmus opens the meeting the following day with a reiteration of the matters under discussion. Chief Johnny Charlie of Fort McPherson speaks next indicating that Metis and Dene are all brothers and sisters and that the divide has come with the land claim, but that the Fort McPherson people want one organization. He urges people to speak at the meeting. Charlie Barnaby of Fort Good Hope speaks next, indicating dissatisfaction that the Metis have been borrowing money to make a land claim on behalf of everyone without Dene asking them to and that the government wants the two groups to fight. Chief Paul Wright of Tulita (Fort Norman) speaks next about the importance of attending meetings and talking about issues. He agrees that self-government is needed. John Charlie of For McPherson speaks briefly about government, elections, and elected representatives. The recording concludes with Chief Jim Thom of Fort Providence speaking about his invitation to the Metis Assembly.