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This item is the tenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation (within the Department of Local Government) and its policies to provide supports and grants to communities. Talbot describes a report commissioned by the Territorial Council from David Flynn about community recreation. "Recreation North" has been distributed to communities and interested organizations in the Northwest Territories with the aim of generating discussion and feedback that will show what the community people want so that appropriate policies can be formulated. Talbot indicates that prior policies and programs were imported from the south and not a good fit for the northern context. The recording concludes with Talbot reading out the principles and recommendations included in David Flynn's report. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item consists of the first part of a two-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association meeting, likely a Board meeting. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-24B. The first main topic addressed is the Historical Project (Metis History Project) and a motion is passed directing the Executive to negotiate with author Roy Price according to given terms for the project. Reference to discussions about Game and the Game Advisory Council are mentioned in passing. A short discussion of protecting the name "Metis" is also engaged in, with the conclusion that it is not really a concern at the present time. One of the members also suggests that a kit should be made up by the Head Office for Locals showing loans, grants, and assistance available under various government departments and programs. A brief mention is also made of the Justice and Corrections Advisory Committee and finding a person to sit on it. The meeting breaks for the day and reconvenes the next morning.

This recording includes both parts of the meeting.

This item consists of the second part of a two-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association meeting, likely a Board meeting. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes item CN-24A. The topic addressed on this side of the tape is the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry (Berger Inquiry). A report is made by Betty, the Program Coordinator, and Glen, Legal Counsel, with comments and additional issues raised by the Board members. Betty describes some of the activities undertaken and use of funding accessed from the federal government. Glen also describes the Association’s involvement of the Northern Assessment Group and Canadian Arctic Resources Committee for environmental research. A discussion occurs regarding dates of community hearings left to be set and a debate on the selection, role, duties, and future deployment of fieldworkers, in which a variety of opinions are shared. Several members indicate that communities do not seem to understand the real question of the Inquiry (whether it be economic development or social impact) and that Berger's report will likely set a precedent about what kind of development goes on and who controls it into the future. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes both parts of the meeting.

This item is the eleventh part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation (within the Department of Local Government) and its policies to provide supports and grants to communities. Talbot concludes reading the principles and recommendations included in the "Recreation North" report and indicates some of the items they have already taken action on. There appears to be confusion about the purpose of the report and its recommendations and Talbot reiterates the department's desire to get feedback from communities so that policy can be led by what the people want and need, rather than something imposed from outside without input. There is additional discussion on the per capita grant and funding allocation. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twelfth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation (within the Department of Local Government) and its policies to provide supports and grants to communities. The meeting participants express frustration that government officials do not spend sufficient time in small communities. Talbot acknowledges this failure and other barriers to small communities in the grant application process. There is additional discussion about the per capita recreation grant and the funding available for facilities. Talbot reiterates that the Recreation North report is not policy, but a discussion paper being used to generate recommendations from communities, which will be used to formulate a draft policy. His plan is to return this to the communities for further consultation before it is presented to the Territorial Council. Participants outline the difficulty of getting feedback from the communities which may have councils but not the time to devote to a review of the report. Talbot acknowledges these difficulties and suggests that assistance can be made available. The recording ends abruptly and some parts of the discussion are difficult to hear.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the thirteenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation (within the Department of Local Government) and its policies to provide supports and grants to communities. There is some discussion over who was sent and has received copies of the "Recreation North" discussion paper. The Fort Resolution group is also eager to get their application for a covered skating rink submitted and there is discussion on how they can do that with Talbot's assistance. The meeting then turns to the Winter Warmth program run by the Metis Association. Shirley Zuba is introduced as the new Housing Coordinator to replace Richard Cadieux, as he had become ill and the program had fallen into disarray. It is explained that communities are assigned a budget and can spend within it on labour and materials as they see fit. There are some questions related to specific situations. Some meeting participants are hard to hear and the recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fourteenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with further discussion of the Winter Warmth program. It is clarified that the Metis Association Board of Directors does not decide which homes to fix, rather that is the responsibility of the individual community committees within the budget determined by the territorial Board. The local committee is also responsible for determining how much to spend on labour and material. An argument regarding the program's administration in Fort Resolution breaks out. A discussion about the overall budget follows. The budget was originally drawn up by Bob Stevenson, the previous year's coordinator, and approved at the last Board Meeting, but will be revised at the current board meeting. There is also a discussion of who is eligible to access the funding, whether it is based on need alone or for all Metis Association members. Excerpts from the contract are read. Some meeting participants are hard to hear and the recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fifteenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with further discussion of the Winter Warmth program. Examples are provided of ways people are abusing the program by stockpiling supplies, not using the supplies to fix houses, people selling leftover supplies, people unable to access supplies, and multiple people applying from the same family. The Board agrees that guidelines are needed and begins formulating them. They agree that material must be used in a reasonable length of time before the program ends so that extra material can be used on another house. If material is not used, it should be taken back and reallocated. Mention is also made of a monitoring committee meeting to be held with the CMHC where guidelines on how the money can be used can be discussed and sent back to the local level. Some meeting participants are hard to hear and there is background noise. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the sixteenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with further discussion of the Winter Warmth program and the formulation of guidelines. Additional guidelines include having only the local housing committee chairman or coordinator phone in hours and submit timesheets and only paying for hours actually worked. The program criteria is read allowed and discussed with the conclusion that many applications already received and approved would actually be ineligible. It is agreed that it is too late to change approvals to enforce those criteria for this year as supplies had already been ordered and were on their way to communities. There are additional statements that the criteria have never been enforced and that the locals who should be enforcing them have never seen them. Some meeting participants are hard to hear, multiple conversations are occurring at once, and there is background noise. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the nineteenth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with further discussion of the Winter Warmth program budget and the amounts allocated to each community. There are questions and discussion regarding what happens if money if left over, how the CMHC is likely to react to the reallocation of funds between communities from the last budget submitted, suggested limits and what happens if one house requires only a few repairs, and whether there is a requirement to be a Metis Association member in good standing. A request is made for the Locals to be provided material and transportation costs so they know how much of their budgets they have left to spend on labour. Some meeting participants are hard to hear and the recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twentieth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with further discussion of eligibility for the Winter Warmth program. The Board also revokes a borrowing resolution for an overdraft on the program which is no longer necessary since the CMHC covered the shortfall. The meeting is adjourned until the following day. When it resumes, the audio quality of the tape is poor and it is difficult to hear anyone besides the President, Richard Hardy. The Board discusses hiring an Executive Director and decide to readvertise for the position but keep previously received applications in the pool. The Board also discusses paying for courses for staff, including correspondence and night school. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twenty-fifth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with presentation of the land claims negotiating budget for October 1974 to October 1976, with entries for regional meetings and joint assemblies. The Board discusses the need to increase the budget for travel and office rent and then approves the budget in principle with the suggested changes. Then the proposed increased per diem for Board Members is discussed again, with Secretary Treasurer Bea Goldney suggesting that the proposed increase to $35/day will not be seen favourably by the Secretary of State and might affect the amount of core funding the Metis Association receives for the next year. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twenty-sixth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with more discussion on per diems for board members with various points of view being presented and meeting costs being compared. Several members raise concerns about lost work time and the difficulty of getting quality board members and attaining quorum. There is a suggestion that the increase be checked with the Secretary of State or the Minister. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twenty-seventh part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, -255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with the discussion on Board per diems. The Board members share their opinions and pass a new motion that the additional $25/day be held until the Executive investigates government perception on the increase. The meeting then discusses the Commissioner's Grant and a letter from Deputy Commissioner Ewan Cotterill dated December 18, 1973 is read outlining application procedures and grant administration. The Board is notified that project proposals must be sent through Metis Association headquarters, which will submit them to the Territorial Government. A specific project for Norman Wells is discussed. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twenty-eighth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side B of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, and CN-256A. The recording continues with discussion of the Commissioner's Grant. Board members are reminded that there is still funding available. The Board discusses the best way to decide which proposals to send to the Commissioner and moves that applications under $10,000 can be approved by the Executive, while those over $10,000 require Board approval. Examples of community betterment projects are given and specific projects discussed. Discussion moves on to the Outreach Project, which the Metis Association has made a proposal to run. Since some communities are not receiving material, a motion is made to send it to all Local Executive members and one board member. Then the Outreach Program is described as including job counselling, placement and follow-up. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twenty-ninth part of a twenty-nine-part recording of a portion of a Metis Association Board meeting, held ca. September 1974 in Fort Resolution. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-475A, CN-475B, CN-476A, CN-476B, CN-248A, CN-248B, CN-23A, CN-23B, CN-249A, CN-249B, CN-250A, CN-250B, CN-251A, CN-251B, CN-252A, CN-252B, CN-477A, CN-477B, CN-253A, CN-253B, CN-478A, CN-478B, CN-343A, CN-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, and CN-255B. The recording continues with discussion of the Outreach Project proposal. The decision is made to have the Executive redraft it, send it to the Locals, who will sign and return it, and then resubmit it. The Board then considers a rough draft of a press release regarding game and wildlife licencing based on their discussion of the previous day and moves to send it out. Finally, the Board decides to hold their next meeting in Norman Wells in mid-January and the meeting is adjourned.

This item is the first part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 25. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages., including Tlicho. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267B, CN-268A, CN-268B, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271A, CN-271B, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The meeting opens with a prayer, followed by nominations for a meeting chairman. Edward Louis is selected as chairman. There are opening discussions about the presence of observers, meeting times, and whether people under the influence of alcohol should be allowed to participate. The discussion of alcohol becomes fairly heated. There is translation throughout into two Indigenous languages. The audio cuts out periodically and some voices are very quiet. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the second part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 25. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267A, CN-268A, CN-268B, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271A, CN-271B, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The recording continues with discussion about whether people under the influence of alcohol should be allowed to participate and meeting times. Once consensus is reached, the group tries to set an agenda, mainly focused on the Dene Nation and Metis Association forming one organization. Gerry Cheezie, spokesman for Dene Nation, makes a short statement on the idea of one man, one vote and the chiefs wanting to ensure that their role as chiefs is protected and clear within the new organization's constitution to prevent overreach by the new President. Charlie Furlong, member of the Metis Association, suggests creating two vice-president positions in the north and south to keep an eye on the President and that there should be joint power at the community level to keep the executive from going astray. There is translation throughout into two Indigenous languages. The audio cuts out periodically and the recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the third part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 25. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267A, CN-267B, CN-268B, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271A, CN-271B, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The recording continues with discussion of the meeting agenda. Charlie Furlong indicates the Metis assent to forming one organization and one man, one vote. Alex Morin from Hay River speaks about needing to take things back for discussion in communities. Freddie Greenland responds that the purpose of this meeting is to come to an agreement in principle, not make a final decision. There is then some discussion about what the purpose of the one organization would be, whether it was just for land claims or to handle everything. Statements are made by Rene Mercredi, James Christie, Edward Louis, and Charlie Furlong. The meeting participants are reminded that the Hay River meeting agreed to work together to a united body and that the Metis Association and Dene Nation would both be dissolved after it was established and agreed on by everyone. Meeting chairman Edward Louis suggests using number four from the Hay River agenda as the agenda for the meeting the following morning, including the method to implement the new organization and discussions on membership, elections, the constitution, and the name of organization. Alexis Arrowmaker from Wekweeti (Snare Lake) suggests that the chiefs should discuss it first before deciding. There is translation throughout into two Indigenous languages. The audio cuts out periodically and the recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fourth part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 25. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267A, CN-267B, CN-268A, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271A, CN-271B, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The recording continues with discussion of the meeting agenda and it is decided that number four from the Hay River agenda would be used as the agenda for the meeting the following morning. The meeting breaks for the evening. As everyone is leaving, there is a suggestion that the Dene Nation Chiefs meet in the evening to discuss a few things that they had missed at their Fort Good Hope meeting. There is translation throughout into two Indigenous languages. The audio cuts out periodically.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.