Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Newsletter (November 1994)

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November 1994

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

2. 26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda

3. Education Update

5. Assembly Information

6. Resource Center Update

7. Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin

Chief Saul Terry

Wendy Ancell

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Union ofB. C. Indian Chiefs NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 1994 Message From The President we are taking to improve the situation for our future generations. The question then i s , ' 'How do we get rid of the ugly monster of g e n o c i d e ? " The way to rid ourselves of this monster is to have real basic changes in the way that the federal government deals with our Peoples. O u r N a t i o n s m u s t be recognized - not divided and controlled. Our Nations' leaders need to be respected rather than shunted aside in favor of co-opters. Our Nations' territorial integrity needs to be acknowledged rather than discounted as a non-starter. A t a meeting on October 4, 1994, Indian Affairs Minster Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least four times per year with the U n i o n of B . C . Indian Chiefs. W e are expecting that meetings between Goodleaf, and his assistants w i l l o c c u r m o r e frequently. This positive development between the Government o f Canada and the U n i o n o f Chiefs should lead to a greater understanding of the issues between the parties. It is hoped that in this process we can investigate i n a m o r e substantive w a y the colonization process our Peoples h a v e e x p e r i e n c e d o v e r generations, and the decolonization i n i t i a t i v e s our forefathers i d e n t i f i e d and NOVEMBER 1994 "We have come through a quarter of a century without abandoning our objectives and principles, despite efforts to convince us otherwise." So what we seek then is an Indian Nations-Canada treaty of peace, recognition and respect, rather than a treaty o f utter surrender and capitulation. When the Government of Canada says it is going to change its policy of extinguishment and forge a new, honest, fair and meaningful relationship with Indian Peoples, do they mean what they say, or are we being set up for t e r m i n a t i o n and dispossession of our rights and lands through a new generation of "Special Words and Tactics" (S.W.A.T). I invite you to come explore these issues at the 26th Annual General Assembly of the Union of B . C . Indian Chiefs. We have come through a quarter of a century without abandoning our objectives and principles, despite efforts to convince us otherwise. Come join your friends and neighbors at the 26th Annual General Assembly. yours truly, Chief Saul Terry INSIDE THIS ISSUE... 2. 26th Annual General Assembly Agenda 3. Education Update 5. Assembly Information 6. Resource Center Update 7. Press Release Re: Meeting with Minister Irwin 26th Annual General Assembly November 22, 23, 24, 1994 3500 Cessna Drive Richmond, B.C. "Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective" 26th Annual General Assembly REVISED DRAFT AGENDA Monday, November 21,1994 Chiefs Council Meeting Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer and Entry of Flag 9:30 a.m. Ratification of Co-Chairs, Agenda and Opening Remarks Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion: 10:00 a.m. Kemano II Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta Discussion 10:30 a.m. Forestry Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government Discussion 11:15 a.m. Fishery Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka'Pamux Discussion 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m. 2 LUNCH BREAK Taxation Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl Discussion (Revised Agenda Continued on page 4) NOVEMBER 1994 Education Update Federal Negotiations Our goal in this area is two fold. In the Federal negotiations, our intent was clearly stated in the section 8 of the "Framework Agreement For Negotiation Toward Multi Year Education Agreement" which was signed by our President Chief Saul Terry and John Watson Regional Director General for BC Region. This section reads as follows. "The parties agree that the intent of this Framework Agreement is to provide a process for the parties to discuss, negotiate and endeavour to obtain appropriate authority, if necessary, to enter into a new arrangement for the funding of education for First Nations in British Columbia." We have had 10 negotiations sessions with Department, and one demonstration/rally. Mr Watson was present at one of those negotiations sessions. Chief Terry has met with the Minister twice regarding educational issues (among other issues) and with the Deputy Minister once. The agenda issues we have attempted to deal with include matters pertaining to implementing the concept of Indian Control of Indian Education, the Inherent Right to Self Government as it pertains to education, the federal fiduciary responsibility and trust obligations pertaining to education, the repatriation of the scope and nature of education prior to devolution, historical D I A N D education budgets, capital budgets, establishing needs based education funding including elementary, secondary and post secondary NOVEMBER 1994 education, First Nations jurisdiction over their citizens regardless of where they reside and specifically, formulas for more equitable funding for Post Secondary Education. DIAND has offered us nothing. They have not moved one inch from the status quo in any of these issues. Contrary to the understandings as indicated in the Framework Agreement, we have been advised by the Departmental representatives, that while they are willing to consider new approaches to education, any changes would have to occur within existing budget levels. Further they have officially stated that the Department does not consider itself to have a fiduciary obligation to provide for the Education of First Nations, but rather they do this as a matter of good conscience and social policy. As a result of this, the Federal negotiations are virtually at a standstill and these matters are being dealt with at a political level by Chief Saul Terry and the Minister and Deputy Minister. Our request to the Minister was that a representative from Headquarters be assigned as the lead negotiator representing the Department. This is the approach which was effectively used in both Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the time of writing, there has been no response as to this request. The framework agreement with the Federal government is due to expire on December 15, 1994. This is the date that a meeting with the Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and the R D G John Watson has been scheduled. Hopefully at that time a decision will be made regarding the appointment of the headquarters level negotiator for the Department. Provincial Negotiations On the other hand, the negotiations with the Provincial Government has been somewhat more positive and successful. At the time of writing, we have had seven meetings with Provincial representatives and have scheduled meetings to take place into December. We are also hopeful that a mutually acceptable draft agreement will be completed by the week of December 2, 1994. The agenda issues we have been dealing with in our negotiations with the Province include establishing a relationship between multiple enrolment counts and tuition payments, designing a methodology for establishing the actual cost of providing education for First Nations students in the public school system, fiscal and service delivery accountability, standards for effective consultation, identifying First Nations equity in capital assets which are currently considered to be provincially held assets, planning and compliance standards for Aboriginal Education Funds and evaluation and dispute resolution mechanisms. We have basic agreement on all issues but most issues still require fleshing out into the terms which would form the language of an agreement. 3 26th Annual General Assembly Revised Agenda Continued from page 2 2:15 p.m. First Nations Chartered Land Act Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation Discussion 3:00 p.m. Devolution & Self-Government 3:45 p.m. Resolutions 4:30 p.m. Summary (Chair) & Other business Wednesday, November 23,1994 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer 9:30 a.m. President's Message Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations 10:15 a.m. Hawaii Kekuni Blaisdell Questions 10:45 a.m. Chiapas Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec Questions 11:30 a.m. Innu Nation Daniel Ashini 12:15 LUNCH BREAK 1:45 p.m. Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P. Self-Government and Extinghishment 2:15 p.m. Treaty Making and the Land Question 4:00 p.m. Chaiman: Summary - Other Business Canadian Airlines is the official airline of the Assembly. Delegates should quote Convention Air number 8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957. NOVEMBER 1994 FEAST In Honour of the late Philip Paul Wednesday, November 23, 1994 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel Ricmond, B.C. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24,1994 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer 9:30 a.m. Chair: Opening Remarks 9:45 a.m. Joint Policy Council Institute of Indigenous Governments Discussion HOTEL ACCOMODATION Rooms have been blocked off at the Delta Airport Hotel for the convenience of delegates, participants and guests to the 26th Annual General Assembly. Please book early to ensure room availability (604) 278-1241 Room Rates are $79.00 per night for single or double occupancy 10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making Discussion 11:15 a.m. Education Child Welfare Justice & Policing Discussion 12:00 Noon 1:30p.m. LUNCH Order in Council 1036 Heritage Protection Discussion 2:15 p.m. UBCIC Annual Reports Finance Specific Claims Legal Resource Centre Building Investment Proposal 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. SHUTTLE SERVICE For those travelling by air, a shuttle service from Vancouver International Airport to the Delta Airport Hotel is available for your convenience. The shuttle bus leaves the hotel and the airport every fifteen minutes. REGISTRATION Registration for the 26th Annual General Assembly will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m in the foyer of theWest Room. Official Representatives: $30.00 Includes A.G.A. Kit and Souvenir carrying case and pen Resolutions Chair: Closing Remarks CLOSING P R A Y E R NOVEMBER 1994 Elders, Students & Observers: $15.00 A.G.A. Kit and materials 5 RESOURCE CENTRE It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer student for eight hours per week during the school year. LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will continue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject Headings. More on this before the end of the year. ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva¬ tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations. NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you would like your own copies: "ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN C A N A D A " This paper presents an overview of the exercise of civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communities. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K I P 6L2 Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required) " B R E A K I N G THE SILENCE" An interpretive study of residential school impact and healings as illustrated by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne, Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario K0C 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepayment required) 6 (Continued on page 7) NOVEMBER 1994 Press Release For immediate release UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT A G R E E T O TALKS V A N C O U V E R , O C T O B E R 5,1994 -- The Union of B. C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa and the UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday (October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union. The agenda for discussions will include review ofUBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal of 1990 as a viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and rights in land claims and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations' inherent right of self-government, and the Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process. It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister Irwin. It is expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant deputies will occure more frequently. Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs will be formalized over the next four weeks. -30Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231 ( Resource Centre Continuedfrom page 6) "THE L A W OF C A N A D I A N INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box 47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030, $120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required) " F U N D A M E N T A L PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN L A W " (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council) see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates) Please remember if you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to please call us at (604) 684-0231. Wendy Ancell, Librarian Sarah Torsky, Librarian Technician 7 NOVEMBER 1994 UNION OF B. C. INDIAN CHIEFS SUBSCRIPTION FORM NAME: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PATE RECEIVED: CHEQ/M.O. # EXPIRY DATE: ADDRESS: POSTAL/ZIP CODE: PROVINCE/STATE: 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION NLETTER INDIVIDUALS: $35.00 NCLIPPING MEMBER BANDS: $75.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Please make cheque or money order payable to: INDIVIDUALS: $100.00 $ UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS, 3RD FLOOR - 342 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C., V6B 1A1 BOOKS ARTS & CRAFTS CONSIGNMENT ITEMS ACCEPTED JEWERLY (GOLD AND SILVER) -FIRST NATIONS - ABORIGINAL ISSUES • POTTERY - GOVERNMENT • PRINTS -LAND CLAMS T-SHIRTS -LAW - CHILDREN'S BOOKS - TEACHING AIDS - POETRY CALL, WRITE OR DROP IN TODAY! • MASKS • BEADWORK • TRADITIONAL MUSIC & GALLERY • LEATHERWORK -ART MASK BOOKSTORE CHIEFS MASK BOOKSTORE & GALLERY 73 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6B 1A1 Telephone (604) 687-4100, Fax (604) 684-5726 CHIEFS CHIEFS MASK BOOKSTORE & GALLERY Owned and operated by the Union of B.C. Indian Ciefs 8 NOVEMBER 1994  Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 1994 Message From The President Ai a meeting on October 4, 1994, Indian Affairs Minster Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least four times per year with the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. We are expecting that meetings between Goodleaf, and his assistants will occur more frequently. This positive development between the Government of Canada and the Union of Chiefs should lead to a greater understanding of the issues between the parties. Itis hoped that in this process we can investigate in a more substantive way the colonization process our Peoples have experienced over generations, and the decolonization initiatives our forefathers identified and we are taking to improve the situation for our future generations. The question then 1s, ‘“How do we get rid of the ugly monster of genocide?’’ The way to rid ourselves of this monster is to have real basic changes in the way that the federal government deals with our Peoples. Our Nations must be recognized - not divided and controlled. Our Nations’ leaders need to be respected rather than shunted aside in favor of co-opters. Our Nations’ territorial integrity needs to be acknowledged rather than discounted as a non-starter. of “Special Words and Tactics” (S.W.A.T.). I invite you to come explore these issues at the 26th Annual General Assembly of the Union of B.C, Indian Chiefs. We have come through a quarter of a century without abandoning our objectives and principles, despite efforts to convince us otherwise. Come join your friends and neighbors at the 26th Annual General Assembly, “We have come through a quarter of a century without abandoning our objectives and principles, despite efforts to convince us otherwise.” So what we seek then is an Indian Nations-Canada treaty of peace, recognition and respect, rather than a treaty of utter surrender and capitulation. When the Government of Canada says it is going to change its policy of extinguishment and forge anew, honest, fair and meaningful relationship with Indian Peoples, do they mean what they say, or are webeingsetup for termination and dispossession of our rights and landsthrough anew generation yours truly, Chief Saul Terry INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Zs 26th Annual General Assembly Agenda 3. Education Update 5. Assembly Information 6. Resource Center Update 2 Press Release Re: Meeting with Minister Irwin NOVEMBER 1994 rr ION OQ on ~- Tr TRTTS! FTA BT fT. TIEFS 5... BLwiv i fiin Wa dhe k  26th Annual General Assembly November 22, 23, 24, 1994 3500 Cessna Drive Richmond, B.C. Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective" REVISED DRAFT AGENDA Monday, November 21, 1994 Chiefs Council Meeting Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994 8:30 a.m. Registrate : Oneninelt eemarks Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion: 10:00 a.m. Kemano II Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta Discussion 10:30am. Forestry Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government Discussion 11:15 a.m. Fishery Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka’Pamux Discussion 12:00 Noon LUNCH BREAK 26th Annual General Assembly 1:30p.m. Taxation Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl Discussion ' ; (Revised Agenda Continued on page 4) NOVEMBER 1994  Education Update Federal Negotiations Our goal in this area is two fold. In the Federal negotiations, our intent was clearly stated in the section 8 of the ‘‘Framework Agreement For Negotiation Toward Multi Year Education Agreement’”’ which was signed by our President Chief Saul Terry and John Watson Regional Director General for BC Region. This section reads as follows. ‘‘The parties agree that the intent of this Framework Agreement is to provide a process for the parties to discuss, negotiate and endeavour to obtain appropriate authority, if necessary, to enter into anew arrangement for the funding of education for First Nations in British Columbia.”’ We have had 10 negotiations sessions with Department, and one demonstration/rally. Mr Watson was present at one of those negotiations sessions. Chief Terry has met with the Minister twice regarding educational issues (among other issues) and with the Deputy Minister once. The agenda issues we have attempted to deal with include matters pertaining to implementing the concept of Indian Control of Indian Education, the Inherent Right to Self Government as it pertains to education, the federal fiduciary responsibility and trust obligations pertaining to education, the repatriation of the scope and nature of education prior to devolution, historical DIAND education budgets, capital budgets, establishing needs based education funding including elementary, secondary and post secondary NOVEMBER 1994 education, First Nations jurisdiction over their citizens regardless of where they reside and specifically, formulas for more equitable funding for Post Secondary Education. DIAND has offered us nothing. They have not moved one inch from the status quo in any of these issues. Contrary to the understandings as indicated in the Framework Agreement, we have been advised by the Departmental representatives, that while they are willing to consider new approaches to education, any changes would have to occur within existing budget levels. Further they have officially stated that the Department does not consider itself to have a fiduciary obligation to provide for the Education of First Nations, but rather they do this as a matter of good conscience and social policy. As a result of this, the Federal negotiations are virtually at a standstill and these matters are being dealt with at a political level by Chief Saul Terry and the Minister and Deputy Minister. Our request to the Minister was that a representative from Headquarters be assigned as the lead negotiator representing the Department. This is the approach which was effectively used in both Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the time of writing, there has been no response as to this request. The framework agreement with the Federal government is due to expire on December 15, 1994. This is the date that a meeting with the Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and the RDG John Watson has been scheduled. Hopefully at that ime a decision will be made regarding the appointment of the headquarters level negotiator for the Department. Provincial Negotiations On the other hand, the negotiations with the Provincial Government has been somewhat more positive and successful. At the time of wnting, we have had seven meetings with Provincial representatives and have scheduled meetings to take place into December. We are also hopeful that a mutually acceptable draft agreement will be completed by the week of December 2, 1994. The agenda issues we have been dealing with in our negotiations with the Province include establishing a relationship between multiple enrolment counts and tuition payments, designing a methodology for establishing the actual cost of providing education for First Nations students in the public school system, fiscal and service delivery accountability, standards for effective consultation, identifying First Nations equity in capital assets which are currently considered to be provincially held assets, planning and compliance standards for Aboriginal Education Funds and evaluation and dispute resolution mechanisms. We have basic agreement on all issues but most issues still require fleshing out into the terms which would form the language of an agreement.  Revised Agenda Continued from page 2 2:15 p.m. First Nations Chartered Land Act Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation Discussion 3:00 p.m. Devolution & Self-Government 3:45 p.m. Resolutions 4:30 p.m. Summary (Chair) & Other business Wednesday, November 23, 1994 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer 9:30 a.m. President's Message Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations 10:15 a.m. Hawail Kekuni Blaisdell Questions 10:45 a.m. Chiapas Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec Questions 11:30 a.m. Innu Nation Daniel Ashini 2s LUNCH BREAK 1:45 p.m. Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P. Self-Government and Extinghishment 26th Annual General Assembly 2:15 p.m. Treaty Making and the Land Question 4:00 p.m. Chaiman: Summary - Other Business Canadian Airlines is the official airline of the Assembly. Delegates should quote Convention Air number 8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957. NOVEMBER 1994  FEAST In Honour of the late Philip Paul Wednesday, November 23, 1994 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel Ricmond, B.C. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1994 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer 9:30am. Chair: Opening Remarks 9:45 a.m. Joint Policy Council Institute of Indigenous Governments Discussion 10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making Discussion 11:15 am. Education Child Welfare Justice & Policing Discussion 12:00 Noon LUNCH 1:30 p.m. Order in Council 1036 Heritage Protection Discussion 2:15 p.m. UBCIC Annual Reports Finance Specific Claims Legal Resource Centre Building Investment Proposal 4:00 p.m. Resolutions 4:30 p.m. Chair: Closing Remarks CLOSING PRAYER HOTEL ACCOMODATION Rooms have been blocked off at the Delta Airport Hotel for the convenience of delegates, participants and guests to the 26th Annual General Assembly. Please book early to ensure room availability (604) 278-124] Room Rates are $79.00 per night for single or double occupancy SHUTTLE SERVICE For those travelling by air, a shuttle service from Vancouver International Airport to the Delta Airport Hotel is available for your convenience. The shuttle bus leaves the hotel and the airport every fifteen minutes. REGISTRATION Registration for the 26th Annual General Assembly will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m in the foyer of theWest Room. Official Representatives: $30.00 Includes A.G.A. Kit and Souvenir carrying case and pen Elders, Students & Observers: $15.00 A.G.A. Kit and materials Gan NOVEMBER 1994  RESOURCE CENTRE It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer student for eight hours per week during the school year. LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will con- tinue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject Headings. More on this before the end of the year. ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva- tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations. NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you would like your own copies: "ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN CANADA" This paper presents an overview of the exercise of civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communi- ties. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2 Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required) "BREAKING THE SULENCE" An interpretive study of residential schoo! impact and healings as illustrated by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne, Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario KOC 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepay- ment required) (Continued on page 7) NOVEMBER 1994  Press Release For immediate release UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGREE TO TALKS VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 5S, 1994 -- The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa andthe UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday (October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union. The agenda for discussions will include review of UBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal of 1990 asa viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and nghts in land claims and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations’ inherent nght of self-government, and the Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process. It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister Irwin. Itis expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant deputies will occure more frequently. Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs will be formalized over the next four weeks. aoe Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231 ( Resource Centre Continued from page 6) "THE LAW _OF CANADIAN INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box 47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, TSJ 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030, $120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required) "FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN LAW" (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council) see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates) Please remember 1f you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to please call us at (604) 684-0231. Wendy Ancell, Libranan LU) Sarah Torsky, Librarian Technician NOVEMBER 1994  UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS SUBSCRIPTION FORM NAME: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ADDRESS: DATE RECEIVED: CHEQ/M.O. # EXPIRY DATE: PROVINCE/STATE: POSTAL/ZIP CODE: 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION NLETTER INDIVIDUALS: $35.00 NCLIPPING MEMBER BANDS: $75.00 INDIVIDUALS: $100.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Please make cheque or money order payable to: UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS, 3RD FLOOR - 342 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C., V6B 1A] sea iaaaamaama Ce oe ee Y TY gy Y vegy 7 ,) Y 7 e , CHIEFS MASK BOOKSTORE & CALLER! te 73 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6B 1A1 Telephone (604) 687-4100, Fax (604) 684-5726 as = ~ = “1 S E * =) BOOKS CONSIGNMENT ITEMS ACCEPTED ARTS & CRAFTS > a = ty - FIRST NATIONS JEWERLY (GOLD AND om o& SILVER) ~ Oo - ABORIGINAL ISSUES bs wa i - POTTERY Qo e - GOVERNMENT o = - LAND CLAIMS “PRINTS CS “i a ager T-SHIRTS Q dM 29 = - ART . LEATHERWORK m as Lo = - CHILDREN'S BOOKS CALL, WRITE OR _MASKS © 1 DROP IN TODAY! al i _ * _ tL TEACHING AIDS -BEADWORK ~ , ae - POETRY = Oo - TRADITIONAL MUSIC ane Owned and operated by the Union of B.C. Indian Ciefs NOVEMBER 1994