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Joe LeMouel
N-2001-016: CN-11A · Item · nd
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of a discussion between Joe LeMouel and an unidentified man that occurs as they review the LeMouel family's scrip applications and receipts. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette tape. The scrip is dated July 7, 1924 and was issued to Joe, his mother Mary Rose, brother Jean Marie, and sister Dora. Mary Rose's father was Jean Baptiste Bouvier, who submitted a separate application. Joe and the other speaker discuss the similarities and differences in rights between Treaty Indians and "half-breeds" (as Joe refers to people of mixed ancestry). The men also discuss why money scrip was provided instead of land scrip and what the understanding of recipients was about what the scrip was for and what rights they retained as Indigenous peoples. Joe also talks a little about his family history, describing how his father came to the Fort Providence Mission as a brother (or perhaps a novice), but left the Mission to work for the Hudson's Bay Company and as a trapper when he saw the opportunities available. The family subsequently moved to Rae (Behchoko), Arctic Red River (Tsiigehtchic), and Wrigley before Joe's father died and his mother moved them back to Fort Providence to be near extended family.

Voyageurs R. Daniels
N-2001-016: CN-7A · Item · nd
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of a song about voyageurs performed by an unidentified musical group consisting of a male vocalist, a female vocalist, a fiddle, a guitar, and drums. The original source item is side A of an 90 minute audio cassette tape.

N-2001-016: CN-115B · Item · 1972
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists of music and a tour of the Fort Good Hope church, likely recorded in 1972. Both sections are in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. There is about 2 minutes of music at the beginning of the recording and the music continues after the church tour for about another 14 minutes, seeming to indicate that the tour was recorded over the previous musical recording. The Fort Good Hope church tour is led by a female tour guide for two male visitors. The guide indicates that church construction started in 1865 with limited tools and the need to bring lumber from a distance. She points out numerous paintings inside the church and speaks about the various artists who created them. The guide also mentions the windows, floor, heating issues, organ, statuary, and vestments inside the church building. The tour continues outside of the building in the cemetery. The guide provides information about some of the people buried there, including Fathers, Brothers, and community members. The grave fencing, bells, and cross are also mentioned.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-115A · Item · 1972
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item consists mainly of the recording of a Metis Association Board meeting, recorded in March 1972. The meeting is conducted in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. At the beginning of the recording there is about a minute of live music with people talking and laughing in the background that seems to have been recorded over. The meeting includes a reading of past meeting minutes, mainly from late March 1972, which included elections and work on the Constitution and budget. The meeting continues with a financial report going through amounts spent, a discussion of Fort Smith delegates/guests, a debate on when to hold an Assembly and elections, and a budget report.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

Side 2
N-2001-016: CN-441B · Item · [ca. April 1973]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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

This recording includes sides A and B of tape.

20. Mr. Talbot- recreation
N-2001-016: CN-23B · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the 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-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, 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. He mentions the capital funding that is available on application, but cautions communities not to build facilities that are beyond their ability to maintain. He also indicates that sometimes projects are proposed without majority community interest or support. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

22. Mr Talbot
N-2001-016: CN-249B · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

23. Mr. Talbot
N-2001-016: CN-250A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

32
N-2001-016: CN-253B · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-255B · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

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.

24 Mr. Talbot
N-2001-016: CN-250B · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

N-2001-016: CN-256A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

17 N.S.
N-2001-016: CN-248A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the 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-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, CN-255B, and CN-256A. This portion of the meeting includes discussions with guest presenter Norm Simmons from the Canadian Wildlife Service. The discussions centre around a panel for the establishment of protected sites facilitated by the Canadian Wildlife Services. Norm Simmons urges the Metis Association to give their approval in principle and appoint representatives to the panel. The Board appoints Mike Beaulieu and Matthew Fraser as the representatives and indicates their desire for a report to be sent to individual Board members for approval. The Board then asks to make use of Norm Simmons' expertise and knowledge regarding hunting and fishing licenses and the discussion shifts in that direction. The recording is sometimes difficult to follow as many people talk over each other, some voices are quiet, and there is some background noise. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

N-2001-016: CN-23A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the 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-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, CN-255B, and CN-256A. There are two main topics covered in the recording: responses to the Migratory Birds Regulations and recreation in northern communities. The tape starts with a discussion of issues relating to wildlife, General Hunting Licenses, and Migratory Birds permits and concludes with the passing of two resolutions: Feel that the Migratory Bird Regulations enforced by the Department of the Environment are an erosion of our traditional hunting rights. We resolve not to purchase the Migratory Birds permits so as to maintain the rights to hunt that we have maintained since we have been on the land. Since we believe that General Hunting Licenses are an inalienable right, we oppose the restrictions that have been imposed on the holders of General Hunting Licenses, including the refusal of the officials to renew General Hunting Licenses. Moved by Angus Beaulieu, seconded by Al Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Whereas we maintain that we are the rightful owners of the land and its resources, and since this issue has yet to be legally settled, we resolve to oppose the enaction of any legislation concerning these resources, such as the proposed revision of the Ordinance Respecting Wildlife in the Northwest Territories, without full consultation and participation of the Native people in the design of these laws and regulations. Moved by Pete Fraser, seconded by Steve Kakfwi (?). Motion carried unanimously. The second part of the recording is a presentation by George Talbot on the territorial Department of Recreation. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

25. Mr. Talbot
N-2001-016: CN-251A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

27 W.W.
N-2001-016: CN-252A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

31 WW
N-2001-016: CN-253A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

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.

35 Land Claims
N-2001-016: CN-343A · Item · [ca. September 1974]
Part of Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories fonds

This item is the twenty-third 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-343B, CN-254A, CN-254B, CN-255A, CN-255B, and CN-256A. The recording continues with discussions of arrangements for regional land claims workshops in the North Mackenzie, South Slave, North Slave, and Delta from mid-November until just before Christmas. After adjourning for dinner the land claims negotiation budget for October 1974 to October 1976 is presented, with entries for negotiating team salaries, Executive salaries, benefits, travel, and resource personnel. The audio quality of the recording is fair with static and background noise. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.