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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 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 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 includes two interviews likely recorded in early 1994 in Hay River by Margaret Bearard. The interviews are in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The first interview is of Polly Camsell. Polly was born in 1911 on Herschel Island. Her maiden name was Carter and her father was a member of the RCMP's Lost Patrol. Her mother died at Polly's birth. She had one brother. Polly grew up at the Hay River Mission, attending school until age 17 (Grade 9), when she went to work for the Mission. Polly shares memories of growing up and working at the Mission, entertainment, and the flu epidemic of 1928. Polly married Harry Camsell at the age of 23. They had 11 children and had a happy, loving home. Harry died in 1993 of a stroke and Polly has had a series of heart attacks. She does a lot of knitting and making rag rugs. Her family is very important to her and visit her often. The second section is the first part of a two-part interview of Sarah Sibbeston recorded on February 8, 1994. Sarah was born in Fort Simpson in 1905 to parents Jimmy and Edna Sibbeston. She had several brothers and sisters and her mother died when she was only about five or six years old. Sarah seems to have been a delicate child who was frequently sick. After her mother died, she was looked after by the Anglican Bishop Lucas and his wife for awhile. Then her sister Margaret looked after her at her father's house. After Margaret married Hudson's Bay Company manager Ned Heron, Sarah moved with them to Fort Nelson. Sarah relates several stories of travelling by river from Fort Nelson. She went to school for two years in Hay River. When she was in her late teens, her uncle wanted her to come help, but she became sick with jaundice and was looked after by the wife of the HBC manager, Mrs. McDermott. After her recovery, she stayed on with the McDermotts and moved with them up to Fort Simpson the following year. She stayed with them two years. She lived for awhile in Fort Good Hope, then by 1925 was back in Hay River, then in 1926 her dad was transferred back to Fort Simpson.

This item is a recording of a segment of NCS (Native Communications Society) sports news, announced by Susan Lavoie, possibly for the Datsedi radio program in 1982 or 1983. The news is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. Susan gives results for various international sports including NHL hockey, football, the Canadian Figure Skating Championship, and skiing. Then she announces local sports results for broomball, volleyball, and hockey, followed by a short interview with hockey coach Mike Malcolm.

This item is an interview of John ___, a resident of Old Town, recorded in Yellowknife, by Susan Lavoie likely for the Datsedi radio program in 1982 or 1983. The interview is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. John purchased his house in Old Town in 1946 and has been living there since 1947. He speaks about changes to the neighbourhood since then, describing in detail where houses used to be, how they got where they are now, and who lived in them. He also speaks about the Northern Transportation Garage and Weaver and Devore. John also talks about how he used to get his oil and water and what it used to cost. John concludes that it is a alright place to be and that he enjoys the independent life he has.

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on February 14, 1977. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-440B. The main speaker for the Metis Association is President Rick Hardy. There are questions from members of the press throughout. The purpose of the press conference is to introduce James Wah-Shee as the new land claims coordinator at the Metis Association and to discuss the division between the Metis Association and Indian Brotherhood. Rick suggests that they need to start dealing with the specific issues and differences between the two groups and outlines their different approaches to future political development in the North. There are several questions about the choice to hire James Wah-Shee, as a former President of the Indian Brotherhood, and what James had been working on before his return to the Northwest Territories. Other topics mentioned include the cooperative planning approach, the Dene land claims submission, Metis land claims submission and target deadline, movements toward unity in the Delta and other communities, Territorial Government inquiry into political development, the Indian Act, research material compiled by the Indian Brotherhood, other land claim agreements, and Bob Overvold's letter in support of the Indian Brotherhood's land claims proposal. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.

This item is the second part of a two-part interview with Lauret Morin and Don Carriere by a representative of the Metis Association, around April 1973, likely in Hay River. The recording is in English. The original source item is side B of a 30 minute audio cassette. The interview also includes item CN-441A. The interview focuses on their experiences with the welfare office, specifically a Mr. Zurth (spelling unknown). The interview continues with an account of Don approaching the Metis Association for assistance. The interviewer questions Don about his job and both Lorett and Don about their interactions with Mr. Zurth and personal comments he had made. Experiences of other people with Mr. Zurth, including Colin Mackie and Doris Caudron are also described.

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.

This item is the fifth part of a five-part recording of a joint Metis Association and Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) meeting in Inuvik, recorded ca. January 1977. The recording is in English and Indigenous languages. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-421A, CN-421B, CN-423A, and CN-423A. The purpose of the meeting is to determine if the Metis Association and Indian Brotherhood can work together and how they might work together. The meeting is chaired by Richard Blake. The recording continues with discussion. A female speaker indicates that attendees returning to communities can tell people what is really going on and what happened at the meeting. Another speaks on working together. A motion is proposed that the two organizations will meet together at least once a month at the community level and every three months at regional level or as important issues come up. There is some discussion on who should organize the meetings. It is suggested that each regional meeting should set the date for the next one. There is additional discussion before a break, but the poor audio quality makes it difficult to follow. Following the break, a speaker indicates that people can't depend on one person all of the time and that leaders need to have people pulling with them. There is a motion to get a written press release endorsed by the meeting's attendees about the meeting. Paul Andrew and Charlie Furlong are to be spokesmen, but how they are to be interviewed is debated. Another speaker reiterates the need to start working together in communities. Overall, the audio quality is extremely poor and it is difficult to hear.

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on February 14, 1977. The conference is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-440A. The main speaker for the Metis Association is President Rick Hardy. Other speakers include James Wah-Shee and Charlie Overvold. There are questions from members of the press throughout. The purpose of the press conference is to introduce James Wah-Shee as the new land claims coordinator at the Metis Association and to discuss the division between the Metis Association and Indian Brotherhood. Topics mentioned include Bob Overvold's letter in support of the Indian Brotherhood's land claims proposal, James Wah-Shee's relationship with Dene Chiefs, dealing with issues rather than personalities, schedule for James' work, the need to get out into communities, land claims proposal aim and target deadline, the Metis Association's final position to the Berger Inquiry, working with pipeline companies, time taken for land claim, and an upcoming workshop. Rick also proposes holding a regular press conference once a month.

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.

This item is a recording of a meeting between Metis Association President Richard McNeely, Joe Mercredi, Native Council of Canada President Harry Daniels, and the Fort Smith Hunters and Trappers Association held in Fort Smith on July 24, 1979. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of 90 minute audio cassette. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans to meet with Jake Epp, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, regarding forest fires in the Fort Smith area that have destroyed or are endangering the livelihood of local trappers. Richard McNeely reads a letter he recently sent to the Minister and the response he received, including commitments made by the Minister and a meeting set for July 27 in Ottawa. A Hunters and Trappers representative presents longer list of demands sent to the Minister. There is a heated discussion about local efforts to stop the fires, whether the HTA should attend the meeting, and who should go. Members of the Hunters and Trappers Association include President Morris Evans, Vice-president Carl, President of the Special Action Committee Clayton Burke, Frank Laviolette, and Pi Kennedy. Richard McNeely and Harry Daniels commit to fund travel for the HTA to attend the meeting in Ottawa. One attendee strongly suggests that they prepare in advance to present a united front and push the Minister on their demands. The meeting concludes with a determination that the HTA should meet to choose delegates.

This item is a recording of a meeting between Roy Desjarlais from the Metis Association head office and the Fort Good Hope Metis Local held in Fort Good Hope on October 19, 1978. The recording is in English. The original source item is a 120 minute audio cassette. There are several gaps in the recording and portions where the audio quality is poor. Introductions are made, then the group discusses funding. Roy suggests that they are eligible for $1200 seed money if they submit a budget. They also discuss the difficulty of getting more people to meetings. After a gap on the tape, there is discussion of the proposed purchase of a sawmill and the non-payment of workers by the current owner. Roy suggests the purchaser try to get a loan through special ARDA and that the Local can write him a letter of support. He also indicates that he will visit the government department in charge of the labour standards act and inquire on behalf of the workers. The next agenda item is Mackenzie Valley Housing (MVH). Roy explains that MVH is an independent body with representatives from the Metis Association (Nora Carriere) and the Dene Nation. The Local mentions two grievances with MVH: an unnecessary charter and unused wood cookstoves. Roy promises to look into it and also suggests dealing with the cookstoves themselves in the meantime. The Local then asks if they can send a rotation of different people as their representative to the Metis Association Board meetings and Roy assures them that they can. The group also discusses the ideal time for Local elections, around Christmas when come in from the bush. Roy says he will be glad to come up for them. Then the group has a lengthy discussion about land claims. Roy explains that there are two upcoming meetings with the Dene Nation and that the Metis Association is considering removing themselves as active participants in the land claim and allowing the Dene Nation to negotiate a settlement with Metis Association support. Roy describes this as a means to finally break the deadlock between the two organizations and to get out of the crossfire between the Dene and the government. He suggests the Metis can still benefit and can remain on the negotiating team, but that they will support the Dene position. He asks for Local’s approval of the idea. Some members are distressed by the suddenness of the request and the short timeline to consider it. The meeting concludes with a reminder that Roy will assist them in drawing up a budget which he can take back to the head office.

This item is the first part of a two-part interview with Lauret Morin and Don Carriere by a representative of the Metis Association, around April 1973, likely in Hay River. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 30 minute audio cassette. The interview also includes item CN-441B. The family, including children Jacqueline, Jessie, Monique, Don, and Caroline, are introduced, then the interview focuses on their experiences with the welfare office, specifically a Mr. Zurth (spelling unknown). The interviewer has them go over the times they had to access welfare, who they had talked to, what they received, how they were treated, and what personal comments were made. The family's most recent interactions had occurred following a house fire on Easter Sunday. Don had recently approached the Metis Association to see if they could back the family up in their struggle with the welfare office.

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.