Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 11 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 21, 2006
(21)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:00 a.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Dyck, Hubley, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (8).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the committee continued its study on the nature and status of the Government of Canada's Specific Claims policy. (See Issue No. 3, Tuesday, June 13, 2006, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

Anishinabek Nation (Union of Ontario Indians):

John Beaucage, Grand Council Chief.

Algonquin Nation Secretariat:

Peter Di Gangi, Director.

The Chair made opening remarks.

Mr. Beaucage made a statement and answered questions.

At 9:44 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:46 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Di Gangi made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:46 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 22, 2006
(22)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 6:15 p.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Dyck, Gustafson, Hubley, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston,St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (7).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the committee continued its study on the nature and status of the Government of Canada's Specific Claims policy. (See Issue No. 3, Tuesday, June 13, 2006, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

Union of Nova Scotia Indians:

Gillian Allen, Researcher.

Council of Yukon First Nations:

Rick O'Brien, Regional Chief, AFN Yukon.

Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation:

Terrance Nelson, Chief.

The Chair made opening remarks.

Ms. Allen made a statement and answered questions.

At 6:54 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 6:56 p.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. O'Brien made a statement and answered questions.

At 7:29 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 7:32 p.m., the committee resumed.

Chief Terrance Nelson made a statement and answered questions.

At 8:02 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 8:07 p.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda.

It was agreed that staff remain.

At 8:32 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gaëtane Lemay

Clerk of the Committee