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01:43:10

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - February 28, 2024

Senators meet to study the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, 2021. Appearing as witnesses are officials from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Justice Canada, Indigenous Services Canada and Canadian Heritage.
00:58:06

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - February 27, 2024

Senators meet to continue their study of Canada's residential school system and the withholding of relevant records and documents. Appearing as witnesses are Philippe Dufresne, Caroline Maynard (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada) and Lorri Thacyk (Government of Saskatchewan).
00:56:41

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples – February 13, 2024

The committee continues its study of the effectiveness of the Canadian Human Rights Framework in the promotion, protection and realization of the rights of Indigenous peoples. Cheryl Knockwood, chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, appears as a witness.
00:39:15

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - February 7, 2024

The committee continues its examination of the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and any other subject concerning Indigenous Peoples. Kyla Kakfwi-Scott (Government of the Northwest Territories) and chief coroner for Saskatchewan Clive Weighill (Government of Saskatchewan) appear as witnesses.
00:35:11

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - December 12, 2023

Senators meet to discuss matters relating to truth and reconciliation. Appearing as witnesses are Mary Flynn and Sister Donna Geernaert (Sisters of Charity - Halifax).
01:59:41

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples – December 6, 2023

Senators meet to continue their discussion on the Canadian human rights framework as it relates to the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing as witnesses are Joanna Bernard, Kyrie Ransom (Assembly of First Nations), Valerie Gideon, Mary-Luisa Kapelus (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) and Cassidy Caron (Métis National Council).
01:04:35

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 29, 2023

Senators meet to receive a briefing on Indigenous affairs. In this meeting senators are briefed on the Indian Register. Appearing at the committee to testify are Lori Doran and John Gordon (Indigenous Services Canada).
01:59:40

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 28, 2023

Senators meet to continue their discussion on the Canadian human rights framework as it relates to the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing as witnesses are Natan Obed and Will David (Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami), Aluki Kotierk (Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated) along with Katherine Hensel and Robert Morales testifying as individuals.
01:57:30

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples – November 22, 2023

Senators meet to continue their discussion on the Canadian human rights framework as it relates to the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are Maxwell Johnson, Maria Martin (Heiltsuk Nation), Laura Aguiar (The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal), Cindy Blackstock (First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada), Patrick Courtois (Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation) and Krysia Przepiorka (Indigenous Bar Association).
01:31:36

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 21, 2023

Senators meet to discuss the Canadian human rights framework as it relates to the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing as witnesses at the committee are José Francisco Calí Tzay (Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council) and Madeleine Redfern (Nunavut Legal Aid).
01:03:04

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 8, 2023

Senators meet to resume their study of Canada's human rights framework in the context of the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing as a witness at the committee is Anemki Wedom.
00:53:47

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 7, 2023

Senators meet to receive a briefing on matters relating to Canada's residential school system. Appearing at the committee to testify are Warren Brown, Velichor Abaranam Jerome (Oblate General Archives) and Murray Chatlain (Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas).
01:03:12

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - November 1, 2023

The committee meets to examine topics relating to truth and reconciliation. Appearing as witnesses are Chief Erica Beaudin (Cowessess First Nation) and Gertie Neacappo (Cree Nation of Chisasibi).
01:49:02

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 31, 2023

Senators meet to discuss the Canadian human rights framework as it relates to the rights of Indigenous peoples. Appearing as witnesses at the committee are William Goodon (Manitoba Métis Federation), Mandy Gull-Masty (Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and Cree Nation Government), Neil Sharp Adze Jr. (Piikani Nation), Lou Ann Solway and Marsha Wolf Collar (Siksika Nation).
01:54:29

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 25, 2023

Senators meet to hear testimony from witnesses on the topic of truth and reconciliation. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are Cadmus Delorme (Residential School Documents Advisory Committee), Raymond Frogner (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation), Mary Musqua-Culbertson (Office of the Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan) and Anne Panasuk.
00:02:51

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 24, 2023

Senators meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-29, an Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation.
02:10:20

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 18, 2023

Senators meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-29, an Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation. Appearing as witnesses at the committee are Mary-Luisa Kapelus, Kate Ledgerwood (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) and Seetal Sunga (Department of Justice Canada).
01:57:47

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 17, 2023

The committee meets for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-29, an Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation. Appearing as witnesses are Mary-Luisa Kapelus (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) and Seetal Sunga (Department of Justice Canada).
00:58:53

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - October 4, 2023

The committee meets to study Bill C-29, an Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation. Gary Anandasangaree, minister of Crown-Indigenous relations and northern affairs Canada, appears before the committee and answers questions. Appearing as witnesses are Mary-Luisa Kapelus and Kate Ledgerwood (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) and Seetal Sunga (Department of Justice Canada).
01:16:37

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Indigenous Peoples - September 27, 2023

The committee meets to examine the process and challenges of obtaining records on Canada's residential schools. Appearing as witnesses are Jordan Dosch and Luc Tardif (Deschâtelets-NDC Archives), as well as Robert Meilleur and Father Ken Thorson (OMI Lacombe Canada)