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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.

[0611] Dini Petty Show : Kids Kidnapped by Cult/Weight Watchers

Consists of an episode featuring interviews with mother Judith Seymour and Montreal-based Info-Cult spokesperson Mike Kropveld re. religious cult the Northeast Kingdom Church, based in Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia and Seymour's efforts to regain custody of her son being kept there by her former common law husband. Also includes interview with founder of Weight Watchers, Jean Nidetch, including a testimony from audience member Jeff Gray.

[0610] Dini Petty Show : Patti Duke

Consists of an episode featuring Patti Duke in a full hour interview re. her experience as a child actor, her bipolar disorder and her memoir "Call Me Anna".

[0616] Dini Petty Show

Consists of Canada Day Special episode featuring previously aired clips of Dini Petty Show episodes taped around Canada. Includes clips from episodes filmed in Halifax, Montreal, Edmonton, Regina, Banff, Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. Includes guests Earle McRae (founding director of Elvis Sighting Society), Vancouver real estate agent Andrea Eng, architect Jin Cheng, alderwoman Garole Taylor re. Asian immigration and housing in Vancouver; clips from "The Heart of Quebec" interview with children's film producer Roch Demers, entertainer and writer Pauline Julien, cartoonist Terry Mosher on francophone culture; unemployed fish plant worker Pat Ferguson, United Mine Workers rep Joe Burke and Al McDonald of CFB Summerside on economic depression in the Maritimes; financial advisor Brian Costello on recession issues in London, Ontario; retail analyst John Winter on cross-border shopping; Debbie Reynolds of the Elizabeth Fry Society and Lynn Karpetz (daughter was a murdered prostitute) on street kids; Theresa Stephenson on 'Chili for Children' program in Winnipeg; Fred Caswell (heart recipient), Heather Fisher (liver recipient) and Sally Galsworthy (donated daughters organs) on transplants; Andrew Morton ("Diana: Her True Story") on Princess Diana; Toronto police horse 'King', George Smith an Alzheimer's patient; John C. Charyk, Lorna Jarvis and Eugene Kush (town fool) of Hanna, Alberta; three unidentified female impersonators; "Mr. Tomorrow" futurist Frank Ogden; transsexual activist Angela Wensley; National Ballet School performers, music performers Luba, Jim Corcoran, Jean Marc [of band La Bas?], Daniel Lavoie, Colin James, Rita McNeil, The Rankin Family, Michelle Wright, George Fox, impersonator Andre Phillipe Gagnon, Celine Dion and local activists Jim Taylor ("Save Canada" billboards) and Agnes Potts and Connie Micallef ("Canadian First" t-shirts) .

D. Destreichen

Item consists of an oral history interview with D. Destreichen on May 26 1992for the purposes of Posluns book\, "Voices from the Odeyak".

[0561] Dini Petty Show : Women in Sports

Consists of an episode featuring previously broadcast clips re: women in sports. Includes interview and demonstration by amateur boxers Jenny Reid and Terese Robitaille; interview with figure skater Katrina Witt and interview with goalie Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play in junior hockey.

Interviews for "Voices from the Odeyak"

Item is an audio recording of one of a series of interviews done as research for Michael Posluns' book "Voices of the Odeyak". This is a preparatory interview with Marie Symes-Grehan, the Great Whale Hydro task force assistant from the Cree Village of Whapmagoostui, who acted as a coordinator during the voyage. The audio picks up mid-interview as Marie is discusses how she ended up going to Great Whale for community development to coordinate a task force. She then talks about her experience meeting Robbie Dick, who tells her about the project; her impressions of James' Bay; her first task force meeting; first coming up with the idea of building a canoe; and [Dani?] coming up. She then goes into detai about the meeting with the Inuit Council and Cree Council, describing Inuit/Cree historical integration changing to segregation and splitting the community, how the James' Bay Agreement split the Inuit and Cree communities, making them split land and starting land arguments. Marie then goes through a timeline of organizing the voyage, notes the equal numbers of woman, talks of making contact with the Sierra Club, problems with political groups, feelings of the chiefs about the project, her feelings during the experience, problems that arose during the voyage, monetary issues, unexpected help from regular community members along the voyage making up for the lack of help expected from official sources, and a time frame of launching boat from Ottawa.

Interviews for "Voices from the Odeyak"

Item is an audio recording of one of a series of interviews done as research for Michael Posluns' book "Voices of the Odeyak". This is a preparatory interview with Marie Symes-Grehan, the Great Whale Hydro task force assistant from the Cree Village of Whapmagoostui, who acted as a coordinator during the voyage. The conversation starts with them relating news about mutual acquaintances, including comments on Alcoholics Anonymous programs aimed at Indigenous people and an incident with a helicopter that was reported on in the news. Michael Posluns then relates the basis of "Voices of the Odeyak" and what work he's done on it so far. He talks about the campaign to save the Great Whale River, negative press about the Cree circulated by Hydro Québec, and they discuss the the contributions of Doris Delaney, Ian Goodman, and Anne Stewart. Marie then recounts how she got involved with the grassroots campaign to save the Great Whale River and the Indigenous communities around it and her impressions of a memorable night during the trip of the Odeyak to New York, when participants had a "collective breakdown". They then discuss Mary Hines, a long-time grassroots campaigner for many causes, an Indigenous community at [Walliston Lake?] that has been manipulated by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, and politics about chiefs and the ensuing problems. The audio drops at 00:32:30, then picks up again speaking about a female reporter and the manipulation of the media by Hydro Québec during the voyage.

[Maue Leves – G.?] 3/3/92, [M 5 a?]

Item consists of an audio recording pertaining to Susan Martin, conditions for Inuit during voyage, finding funds during voyage, difference in conditions between Inuit and Cree groups, CTV coverage, solidarity,resentment,youth and drinking, elders,coordinators and children, entering Albany, HydroQuebec, and Larry House.

Del 92-02.18 Pete & [Joshi?] 2/24/92

Item consist of an audio recording consisting of interview(s) and a phone conversation pertaining to improper conduct on the part of HydroQC, behaviour of reporters, sailing with the clearwater ship in NY, Bob/Richard [Walsid?], possibilities of legal actions, news article about great whale, Richard [Dyshtavish??],difficulties journeying on river, and Doug Morgan.

James' Bay II Project New York City Protest Rally

Item consists of an audio recording of a march protesting James's Bay II, the hydro-electric megaproject between the city of New York and Hydro Quebec. This recording is a continuation of Tape 2000-050 / 004 (32) (ASC33182). It begins with chants and drumming sung during the march. This is followed by a speech from an a man named Jeff calling for more action and goes into specifics about the environmental impacts of the agreement. The next speaker is Bob [Stanley-Maes?], a representative from the Vermont Coalition to Save James' Bay, who talks about the efforts to reject Hydro Quebec's agreement in Vermont. Next is Billy Sparks who sings "Warriors of the Rainbow" and "How Much Longer Will it Be". Next is Donna Eagle who sings [00:37:35] and speaks on her experience with the issue. Next is [Union?]from Amazonia who speaks through a translator on solidarity between the Cree peoples and his own. The audio cuts off abruptly.

James' Bay II Project New York City Protest Rally

This item consists of a recording of speeches protesting James's Bay II, the hydro-electric megaproject between the city of New York and Hydro Quebec, in front of the Canadian consulate in New York. There is an introduction by an woman speaker named Joanna. The first speaker is Matthew Coon Come, Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Cree of Quebec, on the environmental problems caused by James' Bay I, the first such agreement. The next speaker is Mark Summer from Greenpeace Action who speaks on the economic drawbacks of the agreement. The third is Lou [Guerowitz?], an attorney working with Aboriginal groups, who speaks on how unnecessary and morally wrong the agreement is and what kind of actions need to be taken to stop the agreement. The next speaker is an unidentified man who says a prayer. Next Joanna co-ordinates the march and gives instructions. The audio cuts off during the speech of an unidentified woman who speaks about God and is planning on doing a chant.

[0493] Dini Petty Show : On Set In L.A.

Consists of an episode featuring Dini visiting and interviewing stars of Disney Studio television productions. Includes inteviews with"Dinosaurs" creator and executive producer Michael Jacobs and co-executive producer Brian Henson; Mayum Bialik of "Blossom"; Connie Ray and William Schallert of "The Torkelsons"; William Ragsdale and Ken Hudson Campbell of "Herman's Head". Master and sweetened master tape(s). Filmed on sets in Los Angeles.

[0390] Dini Petty Show : Marc Cohn/Bouncing Back/Cooking

Consists of an episode featuring Marc Cohn- Singer/soug writer; Graham Cumingham- Charted Accountant; Steven Parker- Started his own Greeting Card store; Ruth Greenwood- Started her own Wholesale business; Bonnie Stern- Culinary Expert.

[0381] Dini Petty Show : Zappacosta/Little People/Jimmy Stewart

Consists of an episode featuring Alfie Zappacosta- Singer/Songwriter; Nathan Conner- 19 yr-old "Little person"; Lorna Brooks- Mother of "Little person"; Stephanie Brooks- 8yr-old "Little person"; Ruth Brouse- "Little person" 3'9"; Donnie Brouse- "Little person" 4'8"; Jimmy Stewart- Actor.

[0374] Dini Petty Show : Rick Hansen/Lazarus and the Hurricanes/Ann B. Davis

Consists of an episode featuring Rick Hansen0 Wheelchair athlete; Tracy Ferguson- Wheelchair basketball player; Jeremy- Wheelchair basketball player; Sam Chaiton- Co-author, "Lazarus and the hurricane"; Terry Swinton- Co-author, "Lazarus and the Hurricane"; Rubin "hurricane" Carter- Wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years; Ann B. Davis- Actress.

[0368] Dini Petty Show : Danny Kaye/Fashion/Suicide

Consists of an episode featuring Danny Kaye; Kirk McMahon- "A Tribute to Danny Kaye"; Walter Cavalieri- Suicide Prevention counsellor; John MacKay- Fashion Expert; Donna Grober- Brettons. Includes promo.

[0328] Dini Petty Show : Dress for Attention/Home Decorating/Raymond Moody

Consists of an episode featuring Sergio Bebarros - Flambocant dresser, Hans Van Boven - Flambocant dresser, Jessica Johnson - Flambocant dresser, Anita Gorecky - Flambocant dresser, Lynda Colville-Reeves - Canadian House & Home, Brent Hackett - Provincial Wallcovering Ltd., Michael Rechtshaffen - Entertainment editor, CHFI.

[0315] Dini Petty Show : Yuk Yuks/Fashion/Cliff Richards

Consists of an episode featuring Mark Breslin - Yuk yuk's komedy kabaret, Sherry O'Brien - Stand-up comic, Jermey Hotz - Stand-up comic, John Mackay - Fashion consultant, Bill Angst - Hair stylist, Barbara Alexander - Makeup artist, Cliff Richards - Singer.

Aboriginal Art Interviews

Item consists of an interview with an unidentified man regarding totem carving. The discussion includes how he got into the profession, the intersection between his art and Christianity, and his experience selling his art at the local co-op.

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.

Aboriginal Art Interviews

Item consists of an audio recording of an interview with an unidentified Inuit woman through the aid of an interpreter. Topics include her art, the co-op in Cape Dorset where her art is sold, the finances involved, and the effect of television on the Inuit community.

[0292] Dini Petty Show : Psychic/Retail Slump/Lupus

Consists of an episode featuring psychic and palmist Anthony Carr, business critic Jerry White, Honey Agar the Founder of the Lupus Association and Dr. Barbara Walz-LeBlanc of the Lupus Clinic at Wellesley Hospital. Also includes interviews with Andrea Ou-Hingwan and Mark Purcell.

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