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Albert Lafferty
N-2001-016: CN-20A · Item · 1992
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of an interview conducted by Tom Kakfwi in Fort Good Hope as part of the 1992 Metis Heritage Project. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview is with Albert Felix Lafferty, born March 11, 1906. His father was Boniface Lafferty from Red River/St. Boniface and his mother was Madeleine Bouvier. There were 10 children in his family, 7 boys and 3 girls. Albert’s grandfather came north with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Albert was born in Fort Nelson, where his father had a store. The family moved to Fort Wrigley when he was five years old, then to Fort Providence. Albert was educated at Fort Providence, up to Grade 8. His first three years of instruction were all in French. He also had to do a lot of chores at school. Childhood entertainments included sledding and snaring rabbits, with bows and arrows for toys. As an adult, Albert spent some time in the bush, as well as working for the HBC and Northern Traders. The interviewer asks Albert about how things were in the old days in contrast to the present day, in particular about money, light sources, houses, stoves, bathrooms, water, groceries, entertainment, employment, education, social services, and travel.

Joe Masuzumi
N-2001-016: CN-20B · Item · 1992
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of an interview conducted by Tom Kakfwi in Fort Good Hope as part of the 1992 Metis Heritage Project. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview is with Joseph Masuzumi, born September 17, 1917. His father was George Masuzumi, who had immigrated from Japan. Joe’s mother was Lucy Charlie from Fort Good Hope. Joe's parents were married and Joe was born in Dawson Creek. His sister is Alice Masuzumi and he also had brothers who died. The family moved to Fort Good Hope when Joe was age 3. He was baptized and grew up there. His family moved around a lot to where they could find fish and rabbits. Joe went to school in Aklavik for three years, leaving at grade 6. His instructors there were nuns. Joe worked for the RCMP a few times, as well as trapping. The interviewer asks Joe about how things were in the old days in contrast to the present day, in particular about groceries and food, employment, light sources, stoves, entertainment, drinking, and travel.

The interview starts mid-way through this recording.

N-2001-016: CN-210A · Item · 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a dictation by Nick Sibbeston of the Memorandum of Agreement coming out of the joint leadership meeting held at Camp Antler on August 31-September 2, 1976. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The Agreement references principles, the Dene Declaration, a joint submission to the federal government following adoption at the Metis Association's Annual General Assembly, potential joint assembly, a future Dene-Metis Government, and community tours. It was intended to be signed by representatives of the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood.

N-2001-016: CN-214A · Item · June 24, 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of a recording of part of the June 24, 1976 episode of the CBC program "Focus North" hosted by Elizabeth Hay. The program is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The episode explores the issue of unity between the Indian Brotherhood and the Metis Association leading up to the Metis Annual General Assembly in July 1976. Hay describes related events such as a vote of non-confidence in the Fort Smith Local president and a door to door vote by members in Fort Resolution. The majority of the recording is an interview with Al Wilson, the former President of the Fort Good Hope Metis Local. Wilson is in support of unity with the Indian Brotherhood, a position that is not shared by the Metis Association President. The interview discusses why there is pressure not to unify, why Wilson resigned as Local president, delegates to the Assembly, elections, and friction between the Metis and band councils. Wilson also gives a report on the Native Alcohol Abuse program in Fort Good Hope, which he is managing.

N-2001-016: CN-215A · Item · June 6, 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of a recording of part of a June 6, 1978 CBC radio program hosted by Lindy Thorson. The program is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The majority of the recording is an interview with Charles Overvold, President of the Metis Association, regarding land claims funding and their relationship with the Dene Nation. Overvold indicates that the working relationship with the Dene Nation has deteriorated to such a stage that that the two organizations can no longer work together and outlines some of the reasons for that. Both have been receiving money from the federal government to develop land claims positions. Overvold indicates that he feels members of the Dene Nation and Dene communities are also dissatisfied with the actions of the Dene Nation leadership, particularly Georges Erasmus, and suggests they need to call an Assembly and election to resolve things. The second part of the recording includes a report on the Dene Nation meetings with the Minister of Indian Affairs, Hugh Faulkner.

N-2001-016: CN-21A · Item · [ca. 1994-1996]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of three interviews. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute tape. The interviewers are unidentified. The first interview is with Bob Dewix, a Trappers’ Education Officer with the Department of Indian Affairs, Fur Program. The discussion centres around the European Union regulations around humane trapping and leg-hold traps and future options for the Canadian Government and trapping and Indigenous organizations. The next two interviews appear to have taken place at the Metis Nation Annual General Assembly held in Fort Norman (Tulita) in August 1994, likely to gather information for inclusion in the Metis Nation newsletter. The next interview is with Paul Harrington Jr. on August 13 and focuses on recent activities, issues of interest to individual Metis, and upcoming events relating to the Hay River Local. Major items include efforts to obtain a new building and the start of Metis rights claim negotiations for the South Slave. The next interview is with Charlie Furlong and focuses on recent events of the Aklavik Local, including their cooperative work with the Aklavik Indian Band, Hamlet Council, and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, the Pokiak River Festival, and CRMP workshops.

N-2001-016: CN-21B · Item · [ca. 1994-1996]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of two interviews which appear to have taken place at the Metis Nation Annual General Assembly held in Fort Norman (Tulita) in August, 1994, likely to gather information for inclusion in the Metis Nation newsletter. The first interview is with Winston McNeely and focuses on recent events and upcoming events and plans for the Fort Good Hope Metis Local and Metis Development Corporation. Much of the conversation centres on work undertaken by the Development Corporation. The second interview is with the local organizer of the Annual General Assembly. He describes some of the process he went through, the parts the Local was responsible for, the budget, and benefits for the town.

The interview starts mid-way through this recording.

N-2001-016: CN-222A · Item · [ca. 1983]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of a recording of a meeting about the Norman Wells pipeline project. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The recording starts with a very brief interview of Metis Association President Bob Stevenson about the eligibility agreement. The remainder of the recording is of a meeting going over information relating to the Norman Wells pipeline project. The information discussed in the meeting includes program funding, pipeline project applications, Norman Wells oilfield expansion (including artificial islands and central processing unit), transportation of supplies, construction schedule, river crossing applications, workforce in Norman Wells, camp locations, obtaining land use permits, ERP community hearings, coordination with communities (Fort Good Hope and Fort Norman (Tulita) in particular), land use planning, clearing, training programs, and northern employment.

N-2001-016: CN-222B · Item · September 18, 1984
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a recording of part of September 18, 1984 planned visit of Pope John Paul II to Fort Simpson, for which the Pope was unable to attend due to poor weather. The recording is mostly in English, with some French and Indigenous languages. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The recording begins with a broadcast or recorded message from the Pope, followed by live greetings from several leaders including President Alberta Metis Association Sam Sinclair, Native Council of Council President Smokey Bruyere, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada President John Amagoalik, and the World Council of Indigenous People President. The Master of Ceremonies is Stephen Kakfwi. The rest of the recording appears to be excerpts from a Mass, including singing, a reading, prayer, and a message. There is a considerable amount of background noise which makes some segments difficult to hear.

Steering Committee meeting
N-2001-016: CN-223A · Item · [ca. 1992]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is a recording of a meeting of a steering committee for the Northern Contaminants school program. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 120 minute audio cassette. The meeting has been called to inform the group, which includes subject matter experts on health, curriculum development, and teachers, of personnel changes at the Metis Nation and to make plans for how to proceed. The coordinator, who is also involved in the adult education component, seeks input on how often meetings should be called and with how much notice. One of the participants suggests drawing up a Terms of Reference document for the committee and outline its purpose and membership. Other participants provide input on when it is necessary to call a meeting and who should be involved. There were organizational problems with the program under her predecessor and the staff is working to get things organized, including recording meeting notes, setting up a filing system, and fine tuning the database. The coordinator mentions that there has been considerable work done, which can be built on, but that the content needs to be reoriented to a northern context. She hopes to have draft documents for the adult education and school programs by September, with in-service training after that, followed by program review and updating.

[Board Meeting 1973]
N-2001-016: CN-227A · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part in what appears to be a two-part recording of a Metis Association Board of Directors meeting likely held in mid-1973, possibly in Inuvik. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-227B. The recording starts partway through the meeting. The group debates the merits of hiring central department heads or fieldworkers who are local and cover regional areas. They also discuss what has happened in the past, hiring and dismissal practices, and financial constraints. Specific programs mentioned are Winter Warmth, Drug and Alcohol, Housing, and Courtworkers. The last approximately 12 minutes are unintelligible and appear to be from a different meeting.

June 16/73
N-2001-016: CN-227B · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part in what appears to be a two-part recording of a Metis Association Board of Directors meeting likely held in mid-1973, possibly in Inuvik. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-227A. The majority of the discussion centres around financial matters. The President indicates that there has been spending that the Executive is not aware of and that guidelines are needed. The Board also sets a per diem for attendees. Finally, the Board discusses the division of a $100,000 grant from Territorial Government between various Locals, including Fort Smith for the Roaring Rapids Hall project.

N-2001-016: CN-228A · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part in what appears to be a two-part recording of a Metis Association Finance Committee meeting, likely held in mid-1973 in Yellowknife. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-228B. The meeting centres around the need of the Metis Association to restructure as it is in the midst of deep financial difficulties. The Association’s finances are being reviewed and their government funding is in danger. Recommendations of the finance committee are mentioned and amendments proposed. It is suggested that the President resign and a committee of area representatives be elected by the Locals to coordinate programs until a General Meeting is called in the new fiscal year and elections occur. Under this system, Locals will be allocated funds and Local board made responsible and accountable for their budgets. There is extensive discussion of the recommendations and amendments.

N-2001-016: CN-228B · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part in what appears to be a two-part recording of a Metis Association Finance Committee meeting, likely held in mid-1973 in Yellowknife. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-228A. The Metis Association is in deep financial trouble and is blocked from receiving government funding until they reconstruct or get something done. The Board is seen as having failed, which is why the Finance Committee was set up. The meeting continues with discussions of the recommendations of the Finance Committee. Most of the discussions centre around the recommendation calling for the President’s resignation, including consulting the Constitution to determine whether he could be removed, defensive statements and explanations by President Dave McNabb, accounts of McNabb’s contributions to the Association, and readings from past minutes and reports. The group also discusses raises given to the President, difficulties caused by the office manager, the poor filing system, the poor bookkeeping system, lack of programs, and excessive travel.

N-2001-016: CN-229A · Item · July 22, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a twenty-four part Dene National Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 22. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording starts with an opening prayer, followed by Dene Nation President Georges Erasmus’ introduction of Chief Frank T’Seleie from Fort Good Hope. He gives an opening address noting that this is the second Joint Assembly held by the Dene and Metis. Erasmus’ opening remarks reference the establishment of the Indian Brotherhood (Dene Nation), ongoing work on the definition of Dene rights (land claims), newfound internal unity working together with the Metis Association, Dene participation in the recent Territorial Council elections, and the upcoming visit of the Minister of Indian Affairs, John Munro, to the Assembly. The next remarks are given by the President of the Metis Association, Jim Bourque, who discusses the relationship between the Dene and Metis and the need to work together in a united approach. Erasmus then suggests an agenda change and starts the discussion on changes to the Indian Act, describing it as the federal government’s law to define who are the legal Native people of Canada and who are not and indicating that the Dene have always considered themselves one people, contrary to the Act.

N-2001-016: CN-229B · Item · July 22, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the second part of a twenty-four part Dene National Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 22. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey, South Slavey, and Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-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 changes to the Indian Act. Dene Nation President Georges Erasmus describes the proposed changes which would discontinue the loss of Indian status for women who marry non-status men. He indicates that because the Indian Act is based on the federal government understanding that the Treaties extinguished all rights to self-determination, the Dene Nation is beginning to question whether they should be involved in changes to the Act and suggests other options that would accomplish the same result, including working for changes to the Canadian Constitution or through the final land claims agreement. Herbie Norwegian then introduces the topic of a possible Treaty boycott through refusal of Treaty payments. He outlines three possible options, including accepting payment under the condition that self-determination be guaranteed, absolute national boycott with no members of the Dene Nation accepting payment, or individual boycotts by members themselves. An unidentified man, Chief Alexis Arrowmaker from Lac La Martre (Whati), Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge from Fort Providence, and Chief George Kodakin from Fort Franklin (Deline) express their opinions on Treaties and accepting treaty payments.

N-2001-016: CN-230A · Item · July 22-23, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-230B · Item · July 23, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the fourth part of a twelve-part Joint Dene-Metis Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 23. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-231A, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Opinions are expressed by Chief Johnny Charlie from Fort McPherson, an unidentified man from Fort McPherson, a representative of the Community Development Program, Michel (Noel?) from Yellowknife, Hyacinthe Andre from Arctic Red River (Tsiighetchic), an unidentified man (perhaps Kazon?), Fred Andrew from Fort Norman (Tulita), Chief Francois Paulette from Fort Smith, and Alexis Arrowmaker from Snare Lake (Wekweeti), generally in favour of a boycott of treaty payments. Several speakers describe the treaties as being for peace and friendship with the non-Dene in their territory, not as an extinguishment of rights to land or self-determination. Francois Paulette also introduces Albert Lightning from Hobbema, as an elder and spiritual leader from the south, whom he has invited to the Assembly.

Side (5)
N-2001-016: CN-231A · Item · July 23, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the fifth part of a twenty-four part Joint Dene-Metis Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 23. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho, North Slavey, and Chipewyan. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231B, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with further discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Opinions are expressed by Alexis Arrowmaker from Snare Lake (Wekweeti), Paul Wright from Fort Norman (Tulita), ___ Yakeleya (woman) from Fort Norman (Tulita), an unidentified woman, and Chief Joe Lockhart from Snowdrift (Lutselk’e) expresses a slightly different opinion. Many of the speakers are in favour of a boycott, although one presents reasons why some people want to still take the treaty payment. One of the elders also describes witnessing the negotiations between the treaty party and the chiefs in 1921.

N-2001-016: CN-231B · Item · July 23-24, 1980
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the sixth part of a twenty-four part Joint Dene-Metis Assembly, held at Fort Good Hope, July 21-30, 1980. This recording was made on July 23-24. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including North Slavey and Chipewyan. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-229A, CN-229B, CN-230A, CN-230B, CN-231A, CN-232A, CN-232B, CN-416A, CN-416B, CN-417A, CN-417B, CN-233A, CN-233B, CN-234A, CN-234B, CN-418A, CN-418B, CN-419A, CN-419B, CN-979A, CN-979B, CN-420A, and CN-420B. The recording continues with further discussions relating to whether the Dene should accept treaty payments. Opinions are expressed by Chief Joe Lockhart from Snowdrift (Lutselk’e) and an unidentified man from Fort Franklin (Deline). The day’s meeting concludes with Georges Erasmus (President of the Dene Nation) encouraging groups of people to meet to discuss the issues and for people to view the displays on Dene Nation programs. The results of the regional group meetings are reported the following day. Positions are given by Chief __ Hardisty from Wrigley, National Committee member James W___ speaking on behalf of the Great Slave North region, Steve Kakfwi speaking on behalf of the Great Bear region, Mike Beaulieu from Fort Resolution, and Freddy Greenland speaking on behalf of the Mackenzie Delta region. The regions generally express support for a boycott, with some variations in how it could be applied. Michael Thom from the Community Development Program also gives a statement on why the Dene cannot get involved with the amendments to the Indian Act.