Showing 441 results

Archival description
440 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
E D & T Road Tape
N-2001-016: CN-125A · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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".

E D & T Road Tape
N-2001-016: CN-125B · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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".

Jim Evans
N-2001-016: CN-12A · Item · 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-131A · Item · 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-137A · Item · November 15, 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

McNeely Oct 11/84
N-2001-016: CN-138A · Item · October 11, 1984
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-139A · Item · [ca. 1977]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-139B · Item · January 1979
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-13A · Item · 1983
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-143A · Item · [ca. 1994]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-146A · Item · [ca. 1982-1983]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-147A · Item · 1984
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-148A · Item · February 5, 1985
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

#2
N-2001-016: CN-149A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

#2
N-2001-016: CN-149B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

#3
N-2001-016: CN-150A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the third 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-149B, CN-150B, CN-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, CN-154B, and CN-155A. The original source item is side A of an audio cassette. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins with a continuation of the question time following Donald Aubrey's presentation. Questions and comments on the new legislation and consultation with Metis Locals are discussed. The next speaker is Gary Black on the topic of GNWT Community Transfers Initiative, which transfers the administration of GNWT programs and services to local communities. Black describes how the Community Transfer Initiatives came into being, different forms of transfers, and examples of transfers in progress and completed. The Initiative can include any GNWT program or service and any type of Community Government. Black outlines the process involved in working with a community to arrange a transfer and indicates that there is contribution funding available to assist communities with preparations. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#3
N-2001-016: CN-150B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the fourth 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-149B, CN-150A, 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 with a continuation of Gary Black's presentation on the Community Transfer Initiatives. Black mentions some of the elements of a transfer agreement before moving into the question time. Questions centre around difficulties with the program caused by federal agreement which allows Bands the ability to negotiate directly with the federal government to take over programs and services and the need for various groups within a community (Metis Locals, Band Councils, and municipal governments) to work together. The next speaker is Stephen Kakfwi, the territorial Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. He tells the story of Baptiste Cadien, a Metis and interpreter for the Hudson's Bay Company in Fort Norman, who was responsible for killing several people during an 1835 raid to get a woman. Cadien was taken to England via Norway House, then returned to Trois-Rivieres for trial. In 1838, Cadien was found guilty of murder; his death sentence was changed to life imprisonment in the Australian penal colonies. Kakfwi mentions some key features of interest in the trial, including whether or not Fort Norman was within the jurisdiction of the court and whether Cadien was subject to the laws of the Crown. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#4
N-2001-016: CN-151A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the fifth 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-149A, CN-149B, CN-150A, CN-150B, 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 with a continuation of Stephen Kakfwi's story about Baptiste Cadien, expressing that the story is relevant because it demonstrates the need for knowledge about history. Kakfwi indicates that the Metis are Indigenous people with the right to reclaim land and resources and that they have they leadership and political vision to know what they want, but that in order to get there, they need strength of character and determination to see it through. He says they need to know who they are, where they came from, and who their ancestors were. Kakfwi makes reference to previous questions about the Community Transfer Initiatives program and defends the GWNT's desire to go ahead even without having everything figured out. Since Kakfwi is also the Minister of Renewable Resources, additional questions are asked about resources, including the 3-year plan for hunting, trapping, and fishing and the environmental impacts of heavy metal and diamond exploration.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#4
N-2001-016: CN-151B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the sixth 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-149B, CN-150A, CN-150B, CN-151A, 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 with the continuation of the question time following Stephen Kakfwi's presentation. Kakfwi continues explaining the set-back in environmental protection caused by the failure of the comprehensive Dene-Metis land claim, which gave interim land protection. Kakfwi indicates that the supports Metis getting control of land and resources, with or without the Dene. The discussion then returns to the topic of Community Transfer Initiatives with questions about the possibility of coordinating negotiations through the Metis National office. This leads into a discussion of the process for disposing of surplus government assets, which gives municipalities the right of first refusal and can block access by Metis Locals. The next speaker is the federal Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ronald Irwin. Irwin mentions his background as a lawyer acting for First Nations and the Ontario Metis. He speaks about shifts in policy at DIAND and tasking an ADM to work out a land claims budget and framework with the Metis Nation President, Gary Bohnet. Bohnet indicates that he has seen positive things happening for the Metis people since Irwin became the Minister and also pays tribute to the Member of Parliament, Ethel Blondin-Andrew for her work. Blondin-Andrew speaks next about touring with the Minister, an opportunity for the Metis people, her confidence in them, and how they have impressed her in the past. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.