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1 [Dene Land Claims Meeting]
1 [Dene Land Claims Meeting]
N-2001-016: CN-314A · Item · February 17, 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the seventh part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 17, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314B, CN-315A, CN-315B, CN-316A, CN-316B, CN-317A, CN-318A, and CN-322A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, George Kurszewski, and Gerry (Sutton?). The recording continues with discussion on a plan of action to meet the November 1 deadline for a land claims proposal. Various ideas are circulated, including the Dene Task Force, establishing a calendar, the Dene Field Program, regional assemblies, setting a budget, drafting a general idea of what the proposal will include, and land use research. Rick Hardy continues trying to fit the ideas into an agenda for the rest of the meeting. The idea of incorporating the Dene Land Claims Committee and possible advantages and disadvantages is again discussed. This leads into a discussion on creating a joint bank account and having joint administration of the land claims funding. A new agreement is proposed requiring one signature from each group, with each group having three possible designated signers. The article in the agreement with the government indicating that money cannot be used for litigation is revisited. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.
1 Land Claim Proposal - Meeting Feb. 27/78
1 Land Claim Proposal - Meeting Feb. 27/78
N-2001-016: CN-331A · Item · February 27, 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the first part of a six-part recording of a Metis Association negotiators' and field-workers' meeting on their land claims proposal held February 27-28, 1978. This recording was made February 27, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-331B, CN-332A, CN-332B, CN-333A, and CN-334A. The meeting is led by Metis Association President Charles Overvold, who does most of the speaking. Charles leads the group through the Metis Association land claims proposal, with some discussion and questions from the group. The proposal is divided into various objectives. The first objective refers to securing ownership over Indigenous lands for continued use and enjoyment and to enhance traditional lifestyle and economy. Charles outlines the various ways ownership could be achieved and emphasizes that control over the land is the important thing. The second objective is to ensure that game, fish, and timber are harvested according to sound conservation principles and the environment protected from pollution, with management authority being vested in the Native Senate of the Mackenzie Corridor. The third objective is to develop political institutions for protection of Indigenous people and lands. The proposal envisions local councils for each community and a Senate controlling the land settlement and having veto power over things adversely affecting Indigenous lands. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.
1) M. McEwen; A. Fowlow; K. Landsburg - Hospital July 27/83 2) Jim Villeneuve- Municipal Office
1) M. McEwen; A. Fowlow; K. Landsburg - Hospital July 27/83 2) Jim Villeneuve- Municipal Office
N-2001-016: CN-113A · Item · July 27, 1983
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of two interviews with people in Fort Simpson regarding the Norman Wells (IPL) pipeline project, recorded July 27, 1983 by Deena Soicher for the federal "Informational Pipeline" newsletter. The interviews are in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The first interview is with a group of three women (M. McEwen, A. Fowlow and Lasndsburg) assumed to be nurses, at the hospital. The interviewer asks about predicted impacts on the hospital due to the pipeline project, in particular the camp with is projected to be located nearby. The interviewees discuss the current hospital staffing and capacity, service area, and territorial health programs. They indicate that they are not sure what to expect as there has been no information provided directly, but that they predict that impact would be more on environmental health than public health since camp workers would be unlikely to bring families with them and would likely be providing their own first aid. The interviewer also gathers some information about how long each woman has been in the community, impressions, future plans, and if they see a rift between the Indigenous and white populations of Fort Simpson. This part of the recording lasts about 15 minutes and has a lot of background white noise. The second part of the recording is the first part of a two-part interview of mayor Jim Villeneuve at the municipal office. The interview also includes item CN-113B. Jim was born and raised in Fort Simpson. He left in 1963, joining the armed forces, then working in southern Canada, before returning to Fort Simpson in 1978, becoming the owner of the grocery store in 1980 and mayor in January 1983. Jim mentions that Fort Simpson is one of the oldest communities on the Mackenzie River and describes the economic drivers, including hunting, fishing, trapping, and government. The economic impacts of the Berger Inquiry, bankruptcy of the Cadillac Mine project, and recently completed Liard Highway are discussed. The upcoming Norman Wells pipeline project is also discussed, including people's attitudes toward it, predicted social changes, winter road concerns, work generated, opportunities for local business, and preparations by the town. Jim also talks about the major recreation facility the town is trying to construct, predictions for future growth, other future plans for the town, and working with the Band Council.
1 Proposal Dene Land Claims Meeting Feb 18, 1976 MA NWT #5
1 Proposal Dene Land Claims Meeting Feb 18, 1976 MA NWT #5
N-2001-016: CN-315A · Item · February 18, 1976
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the ninth part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 18, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314A, CN-314B, CN-315B, CN-316A, CN-316B, CN-317A, CN-318A, and CN-322A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, and George Kurszewski. The recording continues with a debate on land claims within the Canadian context and what may or may not be possible to negotiate, including full land ownership, control, nationhood, and self-determination. The British North America Act, the proposed Inuit land claim, and the James Bay Agreement are mentioned. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.
1 Some one interviewing Geo. Erasmust [Erasmus]
1 Some one interviewing Geo. Erasmust [Erasmus]
N-2001-016: CN-131A · Item · 1978
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is an interview of Georges Erasmus, recorded in 1978 by an unidentified female interviewer, likely for a radio program. The recording is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview discusses the proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, the Berger Inquiry and Report, aims of the NWT Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation), industrial and resource development in the North, the proposed Alcan pipeline, Bud Drury’s inquiry as Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Constitutional Development in the Northwest Territories, lessons learned by the Indigenous people of the North, and federal government negotiating tactics.
1070-2/2 Yukon Territories [C124]
N-2001-016: 56-6 · File · 1976-1983
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the Council for Yukon Indians and Yukon Association of Non-Status Indians, including correspondence, joint Presentation to the Standing Committee on National Resources & Public Works on the Matter of Bill C-48, a report,
1110-4 - Committee of Original People's Entitlement C120
N-2001-016: 56-3 · File · 1972, 1976-1986
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the Committee of Original People's Entitlement (COPE), including correspondence, COPE Community Consensus Opinion Poll on the Boundary, COPE Overlap Position, Akana Newsletter, draft Memoranda of Agreement, reports on overlap meetings, maps showing boundary options, Explanation of Types of Land Ownership in C.O.P.E. Agreement-in-Principle with Federal Government, a newspaper article, verbatim reports from CBC Inuvik, a press release, and a resolution.
1130-1 - General Assemblies VOL. 1
N-2001-016: 55-2 · File · 1974-1979
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to Annual General Assemblies, including correspondence, travel itinerary, notices of meeting and invitations, 1979 summary minutes, 1978 Constitution and Bylaws, 1978 tentative agenda, 1976 motions, 1977 summary minutes, 1976 bylaw amendments, and 1976 nomination forms.
1150 Corporations, Companies, Firms [C121]
N-2001-016: 56-4 · File · 1977-1984
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with various businesses and organizations, including the Metis Development Corporation. The records include correspondence, press releases and statemetns, information on the Northway Building, meeting minutes, Motes for an Address on multiculturalism, Arctic Cabs Financial Statement and background information and ownership proposal, Crown Assets Offer to Purchase forms, sample Metis Development Corporation share certificate, and a request to establish the Metis Development Corporation.
119-11
N-2001-016: CN-1089 · Item · April-June 1982
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is unedited footage of the "Our Metis Heritage" program, which was a project of the Metis Association communication department October 1981 to June 1982. The program was produced ahead of time and broadcast on Thursday evenings at 9pm by Cable Channel 6. This video includes six separate episodes of the program, each about 28 minutes long. The first episode produced for April 22, 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and consists of an interview with Stan Mounsey (Chief of Corrections) and Joe Melanson (Acting Superintendent Yellowknife Correctional Institute) about the correctional system, including structure, institutions, statistics, Chief of Corrections role, the Yellowknife Correctional Institute, links between alcoholism and crime, available programs, prison difficulties and issues, other options to incarceration, sentencing, and goals and plans. The second episode produced for April 29, 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and consists of an interview with Arctic House Director Jim Osborne and resident David Kraft, including people involved, aims, staffing, funding, residents and length of stay, types of referrals, halfway-house program steps, cost, other programs, and how people can get involved. The third episode produced for May 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and consists of an interview with Bill Fraser and Steve Chaffee from the Seventh Step Society at the Yellowknife Correctional Institute, including information on the program and its aims. The fourth episode produced for May or June 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and consists of an interview with Mel Benson (ESSO Resources), including the Norman Wells expansion and pipeline project, how he got involved, purpose of his office, staffing, construction phases, training programs, hiring process, definition of a Northerner, accommodations and facilities for workers, and schedule of work. The fifth episode produced for May 6, 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and consists of an interview with RCMP officers Lorne Scholar and Ray Villebrun about the Special Constables program, including history of the program, differences from regular members, training, recruitment and hiring, Ray's experience, advantages for the RCMP and for the individual, qualifications and qualities, number of Special Constables in the NWT, and how to apply. The sixth episode produced for June 24, 1982 is hosted by Kate Irving and Bren Kolson and consists of a listing of the 38 shows aired since October 1981, followed by an interviews of Bren about Metis Association Communications Department projects and Kate about her role as a researcher. The quality of recording is fair, with poor colour quality.
140.19 1998/99 Environmental & Conservation Canada [File 1 of 2]
N-2001-016: 59-9 · File · 1998-1999
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, including correspondence, meeting agenda, a poster, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, short biographies of Doug Doan and Lorne Napier, notice of Amendment to Control List No. 12 (CITES), "Caribou Migration and the State of the Habitat Annual Report", "Wolverine Ecology, Distribution, and Productivity in the Slave Geological Province", GNWT Sustainable Development Policy, and news releases.
140.19 1998/99 Environmental & Conservation Canada [File 2 of 2]
N-2001-016: 60-1 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, including "Esker Habitat Characteristics and Traditional Use Study in the Slave Geological Province" draft annual report, "Final Report Community-Based Monitoring: Traditional Knowledge Study on Community Health Community-Based Monitoring (Cycle One)", "Habitat of Dogrib Traditional Territory: Place Names as Indicators of Biogeographical Knowledge Annual Report", "Interim Final Report Community Base Monitoring Cycle 1", "Final Report Traditional Knowledge on Community Health Community-Based Monitoring", "Final Report for Reading Water Quality Record in West Kitikmeot / Slave Sediment: Year 2", a news release, and a project proposal. The file also contains correspondence and information on Federal-Provincial Harmonization of Environmental Management and correspondence and a symposium session announcement on using lead shot to harvest game.
140.19 1999/00 Environmental & Conservative Canada WKSS
N-2001-016: 61-7 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, including Facilitator's Recap of Day 1 Workshop on the Future of WKSS, correspondence, draft agendas, draft monograph "Sustainable Development and Indigenous Peoples' Issues in Canada's Arctic", "A Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for the North" Consultation Discussion Paper, and a newspaper article, seminar information, and draft Record of Decisions.
[140.22 1995/96 Department of Justice Canada]
N-2001-016: 57-18 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of correspondence with the Department of Justice relating to the Firearms Act and also includes Highlights of Bill C-68, Aboriginal Consultations Respecting the Implementation of the Firearms Act, a petition to the Senate of Canada, and The Honourable Stephen Kakfwi's Presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs with Respect to Bill C-68 (Firearms Act).
140.5 1998/99 Dep't of Indian & Northern Affairs [File 1 of 2]
N-2001-016: 59-7 · File · 1998-1999
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, including correspondence, Draft Guiding Principles For Consultation, Interim Resource Management Assistance Program (IRMA) South Slave Regional Workshop Final Report, Resource Pressures Fund - Funding Guidelines INterim Resource Management Assistance Program (IRMA) Diavik Diamonds Project Comprehensive Study Review, Intergovernmental Discussion Forum Proposal, information on National Managers' Meeting, The Western NWT Aboriginal Summit meeting packages, review summary of GNWT Western Governance Paper, Assessment of Potential Transfer of Program Responsibilities from the NCR to the NWT Highlights of Phase I Report, project writeup template for Northern Contaminants Program project, land use applications, and Arctic Telemedicine Project proposal.
140.5 1998/99 Dep't of Indian & Northern Affairs [File 2 of 2]
N-2001-016: 59-8 · File · 1998
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

The file consists of records relating to interactions with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, including correspondence, land use applications, Contaminant Education Program for Northerners questionnaire, Northern Contaminants Program Research Synopsis outline and samples, meeting minutes and notes, "Foreign Policy and the Circumpolar Dimension" A Discussion Paper, Draft Canadian Positions on Sustainable Development, Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program Workshop Report, and outlines for components of the Northern Contaminants Program.