The file consists of correspondence to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Jean Chretien) and the Commissioner, from the Deputy Commissioner (John H. Parker) regarding the Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline.
The file consists of reports of the Standing Committee on Legislation meetings, including the first report that outlines the Committee's establishment and membership, terms of reference, and conduct of business.
The file consists of correspondence regarding air transportation and applications filed with the Canadian Transport Commission, Air Transport Committee.
The file consists of correspondence from David H. Searle, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance, and minutes of the Standing Committee on Finance of the Council of the Northwest Territories.
The file consists of "Sessional Paper No. 1 (First Session, 1967): Commissioner's Opening Address", March 6, 1967; a transcript of the 41st Session of the NWT Council, January 12, 1970; and a transcript of the 43rd Session of the NWT Council, July 21, 1970 (unedited, Commissioner's copy).
The file consists of correspondence between John Hecht (Austrian Consul General in Vancouver) and Stuart Hodgson regarding visits of Austrian Trade Delegates to the Keewatin Area in 1967.
The file consists of terms and policies for government staff moving to Yellowknife in 1967 and includes: agenda and meeting meetings for Northern Policy Coordinating Committee; draft personnel policies and Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Northwest Territories Public Service.
The file consists minutes of meetings, discussion papers, reports, organizational charts created and used by the Task Force to provide direction and recommendations for the transition to self-government and the establishment of a Territorial civil service.
The file consists of briefs to the Commissioner regarding infrastructure items for Fort Simpson in preparation for a meeting to be held on June 1, 1967.
The file consists of a speech to the graduating class, Sir John Franklin School in Yellowknife, May 28, 1967 given by Commissioner Stuart Hodgson during his visit to the Territories May-June, 1967. File also includes draft announcement about financial assistance for post-secondary education.
The file consists of notes relating to the history of the hospitals in Yellowknife, Stuart Hodgson's speech notes, and a Souvenir Program for the Opening of the Stanton Yellowknife Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 1967.
The file consists of correspondence, invitations and itineraries for Stuart Hodgson's visit to the Territories May-June, 1967.
The file consists of minutes of meetings and agendas on tourist programs and literature, and handwritten meeting notes.
The file consists of correspondence regarding the Commissioner's and Deputy Commissioner's salaries being paid from federal funds rather than Territorial funds.
The file consists of a Statement of Territorial Accounts and financial statements for the 1967-1968 fiscal year.
The file consists of minutes of meetings with the Commissioner in Ottawa, January 16-19th, 1968, regarding the transfer of functions and responsibilities to the Territorial Government; and discusson papers on the reoganization and new design of the Northern Administration Branch for 1970. Original file folder indicates "Confidential File - Returned to Commissioner - JHP [John Parker]".
The file consists of telegraph (telex) messages of congratulations sent to the Commissioner on the occasion of the sitting of the first NWT Council in Yellowknife, November 13, 1967.
The file consists of telegraph (telex) messages of congratulations and welcome sent to the Commissioner on the occasion of the Territorial Government's move to the North, September 18, 1967.
The file consists of memorandum to staff regarding the logistics of the move to Yellowknife, including flights, expenses and claims, the transfer of household effects and housing accommodation. The file also includes handwritten notes detailing action items for move arrangements, and General Election 1967 tables showing Polling Stations, Candidates, Votes and number of Electors.
The file consists of policy papers and directives regarding staff housing and Crown housing in the North. Also in the file are minutes of the meetings of the Branch Northern Roads - Administration Group; and Memorandum to Cabinet : A Five Year Education Plan for the Northwest Territories and Northern Quebec (1965-1970).