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#5
N-2001-016: CN-152A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the seventh 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-151A, CN-151B, 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 Ethel Blondin-Andrew's speech as she indicates that all Indigenous people north of 60 are deserving and have rights. She describes the Metis people as diplomatic negotiators, who are organized, shrewd, and know what they want. She says she wants to continue and improve the relationship and expresses that she is impressed with the Minister taking his time and weekends to be with the people around Canada. Following the "Proud to be Metis" song, the group breaks for lunch. Gary Bohnet mentions a significant letter from the Minister of DIAND that has been distributed to the group referencing opportunities to address issues of importance to the Metis, including land and resources. The next speaker is Garth Wallbridge, who describes a couple of Metis wildlife cases that went through the courts in past year, including the Ferguson case in Alberta and the Christie/McPherson case in Manitoba. Wallbridge relates that as a result of positive findings for the Metis people involved, the President of the Metis National Council has challenged Provincial governments to negotiate with Metis groups to create co-management regimes. Questions following Wallbridge's presentation discuss the no-shooting corridor on the Ingraham Trail, Metis hunting rights, and the relationship between hunting rights and conservation measures. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#5
N-2001-016: CN-152B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the eighth 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-151B, CN-152A, 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 continued discussion on Metis hunting rights, the Metis Nation Lawyer's Association goal to set up a perfect case, other charges against Metis hunters in Manitoba, and co-management agreements. The meeting concludes for the day with a closing prayer by Elder Ernie Camsell. The meeting resumes the following morning with an opening prayer by Bernie Ouellette. The first speaker is Garth Wallbridge, describing the latest developments in the constitutional development process. Wallbridge explains that the Constitutional Development Steering Committee (CDSC) is a follow-up to the Bourque Commission that is continuing work on a constitution for the western NWT to replace the NWT Act once Nunavut is created. Wallbridge and Jack Quattra were tasked with formulating the current position of the Metis Nation. They travelled to several NWT communities to consult, presented an interim report at the last Annual General Assembly, and have now drafted a final report to be tabled with the CDSC. Wallbridge then walks through the content of the report, including the guiding principles which make statements regarding central and district governments, Metis rights, veto power, and the settlement of land claims. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#6
N-2001-016: CN-153A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the ninth 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-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, 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 Garth Wallbridge's presentation on the Constitutional Development Steering Committee (CDSC) and the Metis Nation submission. Wallbridge concludes his description of the guiding principles with a statement on Metis access to education. The guiding principles and the process used to arrive at them and the Metis position statement are then discussed. Members emphasize the need to include the right to self-government in the guiding principles, to make overt references to the Bourque Commission and the information gathered by it, to have greater involvement by the Locals in drafting the position, and to ensure that the position is what the Metis people want.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#6
N-2001-016: CN-153B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the tenth 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-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, 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 discussion on constitutional development and the Metis Nation position, including the what to include in the guiding principles, instructions received by Jack Quattra and Garth Wallbridge in formulating the position, the consultation process and community involvement, the process going forward, available funding, the relationship between constitutional development and self-government, inclusion of references to Metis culture and language, and the principles of the Constitutional Development Steering Committee (CDSC) Working Group.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#7
N-2001-016: CN-154A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the eleventh 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-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, 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 discussion on constitutional development and the Metis Nation position, including representation and seat proposals, ideas to protect the Metis people from decisions that affect them that they don’t agree with (e.g. Aboriginal Senate, veto, double majority, consent clause), call for equal rights between Dene and Metis, negotiating positions, community consultation, and next steps. The next item is a presentation by Gary Bohnet (Metis Nation President) and George Kurszewski (Fort Smith) regarding the Political Accord signed by the Minister of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and the Native Council of Canada (NCC) and the letter of intent from the Minister to the Metis Nation. Bohnet summarizes activity on land claims from the 1990 vote not to accept the Dene Metis Comprehensive Claim, through years of resistance by the federal government to dealing with Metis issues, a January meeting with the new Minister, Interlocutor, and Indigenous groups at which DIAND agreed to take responsibility for the Metis North of 60, a letter of intent sent to the federal government in February requesting a process for land claims, the Political Accord between the Minister and NCC, and a meeting with the Minister following the signing of the Accord. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#7
N-2001-016: CN-154B · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the twelfth 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-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, and CN-155A. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins with the continuation of a presentation by Gary Bohnet (Metis Nation President) and George Kurszewski (Fort Smith) regarding the Political Accord signed by the Minister of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and the Native Council of Canada (NCC) and the letter of intent from the Minister to the Metis Nation. Bohnet continues summarizing recent activity on land claims, including the meeting with the Minister the previous day. Bohnet concludes by saying that the Metis have an opportunity to be innovative, do things differently in this process, and deal with issues important to Metis people and communities. Kurszewski provides additional detail on why and how things have changed at the federal level, attributing the change to a new Liberal government and their policies on Indigenous rights. He mentions again the Political Accord between the Minister and NCC, the meeting following the signing, the Minister's letter of intent sent to the Metis Nation, and the meeting with the Minister the previous day. Kurszewski emphasizes how much the policy and process has changed and what items are now available for negotiation, including self-government and programs and services. He also outlines forthcoming actions, including the Minister's commitment to assign officials to work with the Metis Nation on a framework agreement for claims negotiations. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

#8
N-2001-016: CN-155A · Item · March 1994
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the thirteenth 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-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-152B, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, and CN-154B. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins with the continuation of a presentation by Gary Bohnet (Metis Nation President) and George Kurszewski (Fort Smith) regarding the Political Accord signed by the Minister of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and the Native Council of Canada (NCC) and the letter of intent from the Minister to the Metis Nation. Kurszewski reflects further on the change in government policy, refusing the comprehensive land claim in 1990, and waiting for a better deal. Questions and comments from the delegates are discussed including publicizing the significance of the Accord and Letter of Intent, next steps, how to ensure a community driven process, respecting treaty First Nations and the processes they are in, work to be done in the communities by the Locals. The discussion gradually shifts to meeting wrap-up, including thanks to the host community, the Executive, volunteers, and chefs, a closing prayer by Bernie Ouellette, and the Metis anthem ("Proud to be Metis").

[Datsedi interview]
N-2001-016: CN-161A · Item · [ca. 1983]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

News Cast 3 minutes Sports
N-2001-016: CN-161B · Item · [ca. 1983]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

Press Conference Sept 14/76
N-2001-016: CN-169A · Item · September 14, 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a press conference held at the Metis Association Boardroom on September 14, 1976 at 2pm. The conference in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-169B. The main speaker is Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other Metis Association officials present include Charles Overvold (Vice President), Larry Firth (Executive Director), Bill Lafferty (Fort Simpson), Roberta Boomstrand (?, staff), and Nick Sibbeston (Legal Advisor). The purpose of the press conference is to present the Metis Association position on the Camp Antler agreement. There was a joint Dene-Metis leadership meeting held at Camp Antler August 31 to September 2 to determine whether the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) and the Metis Association could work together to make a joint land claim proposal to the Federal Government. A verbal agreement was reached at the meeting, which was taken back to Yellowknife to be typed and signed; this caused division when the Indian Brotherhood and the Metis Association drafted two different versions of the agreement. Richard Hardy also discusses the dissatisfaction of the Metis Association with unilateral actions of the leadership of the Indian Brotherhood (particularly President Georges Erasmus) in attempts to displace the Metis Association as the organization representing Metis and non-Treaty Indigenous people. After a press release is read, members of the press ask numerous follow-up questions on the topics of participation in a joint land claim, deadlines for submission, relationship with Indian Brotherhood, the Dene Declaration, the Dene land claim proposal, and finances. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

Press Conference Sept 14/76
N-2001-016: CN-169B · Item · September 14, 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a press conference held at the Metis Association Boardroom on September 14, 1976 at 2pm. The conference in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-169A. The recording continues with the question period. The Metis Association outlines in greater detail what happened with the Camp Antler agreement. The agreement was handwritten and read in English and interpreted at the meeting on Thursday. After they returned to Yellowknife, the Metis Association typed it up and sent it to the Indian Brotherhood, who objected to a few things. After these things were changed, Georges Erasmus took it away for signature. When he brought it back, the agreement had been replaced with a new agreement, which was rejected by the Metis Association. The Metis Association also mentions that since some of the chiefs did not make it back to Yellowknife until Friday night not all of the Indian Brotherhood participated in the new version. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-170A · Item · April 12, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on April 12, 1977 at 11 am. The conference in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-170B. The main speaker for the Metis Association is President Rick Hardy. There are questions from members of the press throughout. The press conference centres on the presentation and discussion of a Metis Association discussion paper, which will be taken out into the communities to and revised to include gathered input. The paper has already by given to the Minister of Indian Affairs, Warren Allmand, and sent to the Chiefs to get their opinions as well. The discussion paper suggests the creation of a third organization separate from the Metis Nation and the Indian Brotherhood, along the lines of the Council of Yukon Indians, which would be responsible for negotiating and administering land claims. Related topics are also touched on in the paper and questions, including the Metis Association's relationship with Indian Brotherhood, residency requirement, Indigenous Senate, provincial ambitions, role of chief executive, resource revenues, aboriginal rights, control of land and water usage, taxation, and Indigenous community councils. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-170B · Item · April 12, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on April 12, 1977 at 11 am. The conference in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-170A. The main speaker for the Metis Association is President Rick Hardy. The recording continues with additional questions from members of the press regarding the Metis Association discussion paper. Topics of discussion include bureaucracy, the Metis Association's relationship with Indian Brotherhood, meetings with the Minister of Indian Affairs and his officials, the Territorial Government's policy statement on Northern development, pipeline, land claims and constitutional development, division with Nunavut and line of division, appointment of a special federal negotiator, submission of land claim proposals to the Minister, eligibility for land claims, and Metis cultural identity.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-171A · Item · May 16, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on May 16, 1977 at 3pm. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-171B. The main speakers for the Metis Association are President Rick Hardy and Vice-president Charlie Overvold. There are questions from members of the press throughout. The purpose of the press conference is to outline a recent attempt by the Metis Association to get the Metis and Treaty people working together again, which involved the Metis Board of Directors contacting the Chiefs and inviting them to a meeting without the Metis Association or Indian Brotherhood executive members. The Metis Association attributes the failure of this meeting to sabotage by Indian Brotherhood President, Georges Erasmus, who appears to have told Chiefs not to attend. Related topics are touched on in the presentation and questions, including community consultation on the Metis Association's draft land claim proposal (discussion paper), the proposed third organization to negotiate land claims for both the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood, a meeting with the Minister of Indian Affairs, divisions between the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood, the upcoming Annual General Assemblies, and the Mackenzie Valley pipeline and positions taken by the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood on it. A situation with the Fort Resolution Local and its board representative is also discussed. Rick Hardy is also asked about harassment he has been experiencing over the phone and in physical fights, whether he plans to continue as Metis Association President, difficulties in reaching him for comment, and an impaired driving charge. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-171B · Item · May 16, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on May 16, 1977 at 3pm. The conference is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-171A. The main speakers for the Metis Association are President Rick Hardy and Vice-president Charlie Overvold. The recording continues with additional questions from members of the press on a variety of topics including harassment of Rick Hardy, a letter sent to Georges Erasmus regarding the proposed meeting between the Chiefs and the Metis Association Board, relations with the Minister of Indian Affairs, a tape being circulated by the Indian Brotherhood in the communities, the Metis Association's discussion paper on land claims, the Indian Brotherhood's Dene Statement of Principles, land claims timeline and next steps, Metis people involved with the Indian Brotherhood in Fort Good Hope, community consultation on the Metis Association's discussion paper, divisions between the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood, the proposed third organization to negotiate land claims, relations with the Territorial Council, the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, and position on the Berger Report. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-172A · Item · May 30, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on May 30, 1977 at 3 pm. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-172B. The main speakers for the Metis Association are Vice-president Charlie Overvold and Richard McNeely. There are questions from members of the press throughout. The purpose of the press conference is to bring the press up to date on recent Metis Association activities, which include opening a regional office in Inuvik, hiring fieldworkers for work in communities throughout the Territory, and holding a training workshop in Inuvik. All of the efforts are aimed at improving communication with the communities, especially about the land claims proposal discussion paper. The Metis Association refers to changing their strategy on how the discussion paper would be explained and mentions their failed attempt to meet with the Chiefs (as discussed at the May 16, 1977 press conference). Related topics are touched on in the presentation and questions, including the Inuvik office, fieldworkers, divisions with the Indian Brotherhood and its President Georges Erasmus, the situation in the Fort Resolution Local, proving levels of support from the community, the written material to be circulated by fieldworkers, and the Metis census. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-172B · Item · May 30, 1977
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a press conference held on May 30, 1977 at 3 pm. The conference is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The conference also includes item CN-172A. The main speakers for the Metis Association are Vice-president Charlie Overvold and Richard McNeely. The recording continues with additional questions from members of the press on a variety of topics including written material to be circulated by fieldworkers, the possibility of the Indian Brotherhood opening their membership to Metis and non-status Indians, rumours circulating about the Metis Association, and the Metis Association's constitutional task force. The Metis Association mentions their changing strategy on how the discussion paper would be explained in the communities and reinforces that their aim is to improve their image and inform community people so they can make educated decisions at the upcoming Annual General Assembly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-174A · Item · February 26, 1983
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a recording of a press conference held by Rick Hardy in Yellowknife on January 26, 1983 at 2 pm. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. In this press conference, Rick Hardy is speaking for himself, as former chief negotiator, not for the Metis Association. The purpose of the conference is to explain his position regarding the current eligibility crisis confronting the Metis Association. He takes issue with the accuracy of a Metis Association press release, contending that he did not resign, but that his contract ran out, and that the manner with which they set out the dispute on eligibility is too narrow to deal with such a complex issue. Hardy’s position on eligibility, which he outlined to the Board, suggests two classes of eligibility with differing rights, one based on aboriginality. He urges people to think not just about eligibility, but what they are going to be eligible for. Hardy also expresses surprise that the Metis Association chose to cancel a negotiating session scheduled for that week. After Hardy’s prepared statement, the press follows up with numerous questions relating to the negotiating table, the basis of claims, the postponed negotiating session, the eligibility agreement, the new Board position on eligibility and direction to him as Negotiator, the impact of his departure on the Metis Association’s credibility, the Board’s authority and relationship to Assemblies, his willingness to take on the position of Chief Negotiator again, his motion at a General Assembly, progress made on eligibility criteria, and the possibility of a legislated solution.

N-2001-016: CN-175A · Item · August 17, 1982
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a recording of a joint press conference held by the Metis Association and the Dene Nation on August 17, 1982. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The main speakers are Georges Erasmus for the Dene Nation and Robert Stevenson for the Metis Association. The purpose of the press conference is to present the discussions and recommendations of the Drum Lake Joint Leadership Meeting, which had been held August 10-12. Questions are asked by the press throughout. The Leadership at Drum Lake discussed the formation of a single organization, including the work needing to take place, development of a constitution, and the amount of time it was likely to take. The Leadership recommended that both the upcoming Dene and Metis General Assemblies discuss it as their first priority and endorse the concept. Following that endorsement, elections for positions in the two organizations would be for the interim only, on the understanding that a joint assembly would be held to establish the single organization with its own means for electing an Executive. Since the Dene Nation has opened up its membership to all descendants of the Dene, there is confusion over who represents who. The Leadership meeting also discussed funding for the Metis Association to participate in the process, to resolve a long-standing argument between the Dene Nation and the Metis Association about the division of funds provided by the Department of Indian Affairs as a loan against a future settlement. Both leaders describe their side of the argument. Since the Leadership offered less than their budget requires, the Metis Association indicates that they will be seeking additional funding. The Dene Nation indicates that they received the money on the basis that negotiations were for all descendants of the Dene and that they also had received less funding than requested. Erasmus also makes mention of two other processes besides land claims (the definition of aboriginal rights and constitutional development and division), with which the Dene Nation is involved with the federal government, and the overlap between them. Eligibility for the land claim is also mentioned as a key issue that needs to be resolved.

N-2001-016: CN-178A · Item · May 6, 1983
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a recording of a press conference held by the federal and territorial governments in Yellowknife on May 6, 1983. The conference is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The purpose of the conference is to report on the results of a recent land use planning meeting. The main speakers are Neil Faulkner for the Federal Government and Jim Bourque for the Territorial Government. The discussion on land use planning started with a federal government draft and meetings between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories. This most recent meeting included various Indigenous organizations who presented an eight-point paper outlining the principles they wanted incorporated. An agreement on the general framework/underlying principles of a land use planning process came out of the meeting, which includes recognition of the role of the Territorial government and that land use planning must be done cooperatively with the full participation of other community representatives, including Indigenous people. The next step is for the governments and groups to take the agreement back to their principals for endorsement, and in the case of the federal government, funding. This will be followed by announcements on the formation of land use planning groups. In the meantime, an interim working group has been established. Questions from the press touch on topics including structures, funding, timeframes, potential effect on land claims, decisions on development projects in the meantime, the land use planning office, training, concern that the program will be dominated by experts, application to various types of land, the Yukon land use planning process, and the method used by the federal government to start the discussion.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.