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Wounded Knee Press Conference

Item consists of Barry Travis and an unidentified speaker giving a press conference on the events surrounding Wounded Knee and the incarceration of Black Horse and Leonard Peltier. The first speaker gives a statement on Black Horse, in reference to Peltier, the RCMP, US/Canada extradition; how the speaker got involved, their experience with security around the matter when going to interview Black Horse, questions on RCMP response (charges and imprisonment in preparation for deportation) and legal proceedings around the case. The second speaker discusses the incidents at Wounded Knee, the arrest of Indian people (including Frank Black Horse), and the circumstances leading to the arrest of Leonard Peltier.

Wounded Knee Press Conference

Item consists of an audio recording of a press conference regarding the treatment of Indigenous people by the authorities surrounding the circumstances of the Wounded Knee Occupation and the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The recording begins with a statement from an unidentified speaker regarding the death of Anna Mae Aquash, the apprehension of Leonard Peltier and Frank Blackhorse at the Smallboy Camp by members of the RCMP. The recording cuts out for a moment and returns with the chairman, who then introduces the purposes for their meeting and the speakers they have brought in. The audio cuts off during the statement from Barry Travis, the first speaker, which then continues on ASC33101.

W. Duff Interview on George Manuel

Item consists of an audio recording of an interview with W. Duff regarding George Manuel. The topic primarily focuses on the time they both spent working with the Provincial Indian Advisory Committee (Provincial Advisory Committee on Indian Affairs in British Columbia).

Tree Planting Practices Interview

Item consists of an audio recording with an unidentified man and woman regarding the problems with corporate tree re-planting schemes. Issues discussed include corporate fraud, minimum wage, environmental impacts, bush burning, connection with tourism, affect on Metis peoples, the intersection with the lumber and fishing industries, failure to post tenures, and discrimination against Aboriginal groups.

Social Development Council (Quebec) Interview

Item consists of an interview with two unidentified Québecois men from the Social Development Council. The subject is defining Québecois regional identity. Topics include consumerism and industry, a recent crisis, welfare, their place in the larger political context, and leadership.

Sam [Tapealic 2?]

Item consists of an interview with the deputy chief of [Chisasibi?], Sam Tapiatic. Recording starts mid-interview. Some topics covered include environmental projects re-working land, Cree working in co-operation with Environment Canada, working within the budgetary constraints imposed by Ministry of Natural Resources; using fertilizer from commercial fishing; caribou farming; recently finding moose carcasses with unknown cause of death; environmental degradation; dietary needs of Cree population living off food caught in the bush; mercury poisoning causing hunters to fish and hunt elsewhere. Tapiatic also discusses community issues, including: the disastrous environmental impacts of first phase of Le Grand Complex, mercury contamination and resulting social problems, working with Great Whale community environmental task force.

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