Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings

PRINCE GEORGE, Monday, October 24, 2005
(29)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:05 a.m., this day, in room 7-172 of the Bentley Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Christensen, Campbell, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference).

WITNESSES:

Tsekani First Nation:

Lucy Martin, Off-Reserve Councillor;

Bob Inkpen, Band Manager of Economic Development.

Burns Lake Native Development Corporation:

Emma Palmantier, Vice-Chair and Chief of Lake Babine Nation.

Northern Native Fishing Corporation:

Harry Nyce, Chairman;

William Moore;

William G. Starr, Chief of Kispiox Band Council.

Northwest Tribal Treaty Nations:

Justa Monk, Executive Chairman.

Taku River Tlingit First Nation:

John D. Ward, Spokesperson;

Kenneth Edzerza.

The Chair made a statement.

Ms. Martin made a statement and, with Mr. Inkpen, answered questions.

Ms. Palmantier made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Nyce made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:25 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 10:45 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Monk made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Ward made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:05 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

PRINCE GEORGE, Monday, October 24, 2005
(30)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 1:03 p.m., this day, in room 7-172 of the Bentley Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

West Moberly First Nations:

Roland Willson, Chief.

Tlowitsis First Nation:

Thomas Smith, Councillor, Economic Development Officer.

4 Nations:

Gordon Sebastian, Executive Director.

Gitxsan Nation:

Jim Angus, Hereditary Chief, Wii Aliist.

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council:

Harry Pierre, Tribal Chief.

Mr. Willson made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Smith made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Sebastian made a statement and answered questions.

At 2:45 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 3:00 p.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Angus made an opening statement in his native language, continued in English and then answered questions.

Mr. Pierre made an opening statement in his native language, continued in English and then answered questions.

The Chair made closing remarks.

At 3:58 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

VANCOUVER, Tuesday, October 25, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:03 a.m., this day, in the Ceperley room of the Terminal City Club Tower Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

Squamish First Nation:

Harold Calla, Senior Councillor;

Jason Calla, Economist.

Nisga'a Lisims Government:

Nelson Leeson, President;

Arthur Mercer, Economic Development Coordinator.

Huu-ay-aht First Nation:

Robert Dennis, Chief.

Ch-ill-kway-uhk Forestry Limited Partnership:

Chief Roy Mussell, Chairman.

Khowutzun Development Corporation:

Brennan Gohn, Communications Manager.

Métis Nation British Columbia:

Keith Henry, Executive Director.

The Chair made a statement.

Mr. Harold Calla made a statement and, with Mr. Jason Calla, answered questions.

Mr. Leeson made a statement and, with Mr. Mercer, answered questions.

Messrs. Mussel and Dennis each made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:44 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:00 a.m., the committee resumed.

Ms. Gohn made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Henry made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:00 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

VANCOUVER, Tuesday, October 25, 2005
(32)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 1:05 p.m., this day, in the Ceperley room of the Terminal City Club Tower Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (5).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

Douglas First Nation:

Darryl Peters, Chief.

Cree Industries:

John Olsen, President.

Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia:

Brenda Baptiste, Chair.

Liliget Feast House:

Dolly Watts, Owner.

Coastal First Nations:

Art Sterritt, Executive Director.

GTM Consulting:

Jane Atkinson, President;

Lynne Figgess, CEO.

Mr. Peters made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Olsen made a statement and answered questions.

Ms. Baptiste and Ms. Watts each made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Sterritt made a statement and answered questions.

Ms. Figgess made a statement and, with Ms. Atkinson, answered questions.

At 3:35 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gaëtane Lemay

Clerk of the Committee

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples