File consists of a conference paper titled "The Political Control of Security and Intelligence Agencies in Australia and Canada: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller at ASANA, Vancouver, BC 8-9 March, 1996. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 92 listed in Weller's CV.
Moran stands in front of building with the sign "METLAKATLA FIRE DEPARTMENT 628-9307".
Bridget Moran stands on road, unidentified buildings behind on either side. Lake and hills on opposite shore in background. Photo believed to be taken at Metlakatla Lake, B.C. Building on left speculated to be the St. Paul's Anglican Church Learning Centre.
Photograph depicts white rapids at bottom of waterfall in Bulkley River, B.C. Fishing territory visible on far right; hill on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird, wolf, and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated amongst standing group of unidentified women. Overhead machine and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of miscellaneous documents including research materials, handwritten notes, correspondence, and heavily annotated syllabus. Computer disk contains an annotated bibliography and bibliography on the role of native women and environmental knowledge.
Image depicts what appears to be a teepee at an uncertain location.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "The Impact of a New University in a Developing Region: The Case of the University of Northern British Columbia." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 88 listed in Weller's CV.
Woman stands in front of building with the sign "METLAKATLA FIRE DEPARTMENT 628-9307". Garage door visible on left.
Moran stands on sidewalk in front of building with signs reading "LEARNING CENTRE" and "ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH". Large iron bell sits in grass in foreground, forest in background. Photo believed to have been taken near Metlakatla Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts dog seated on grass in foreground. Unidentified individuals visible below with fishing nets in waterfall area at Moricetown Canyon.
Photograph depicts two white buildings, one with the sign "Nisga'a Government Administration building". Road in foreground, vehicles and hills in background.
Photograph depicts sign in foreground outlining rules and restrictions for behaviour at Moricetown Canyon. Traditional fishing territory visible behind sign at waterfall in the Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings can be seen in background.
Photograph depicts an unidentified individual standing on cliff above waterfall at Bulkley River, B.C. Fishing territory visible below; highway, buildings, and hills visible in background.
Photograph depicts fishing territory at waterfall rapids in Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts Moran standing with unknown man in front of building with large wood beams in entryway (see also item 2008.3.1.22.25 for image featuring Moran with this young man).
Photograph depicts unidentified building with large wood beams in entryway.
File consists of newspaper clippings:
- "Surrender" (The Georgia Straight, July 19-26)
- "The Kemano deal: scientists, salmon sacrificed" (The Watershed, Nov. 1993)
- "Carrier-Sekani people speak for the fish" (The Watershed, Nov. 1993)
- "Alcan bid rejected by Court"(Canadian Press, Sept. 26, 1994)
- "Kemano hearings concluded" (The Democrat, Autumn, 1994)
- "What's up with Kemano II" (The Democrat, Spring, 1994)
- "How Kemano deal came to happen" (The Prince George Citizen, Aug. 13, 1994)
- "Memos reveal Kemano project conflicts ; editorial comments" (The Prince George Citizen, Oct. 14, 1994)
- "Kemano battle shifts to Ottawa" (The Prince George Citizen, Dec. 9, 1992)
- "Scientists condemn Kemano deal" (The Prince George Citizen, May 27, 1994)
- "North must stick together to protect river" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 6, 1993)
- "Controversy clouds start of hearings" (The Prince George Citizen, Nove. 9, 1993)
- "Alcan explains contract" (The Prince George Citizen, July 15, 1994)
- "Fisheries chief stays out of Kemano controversy" (The Prince George Citizen, April 7, 1994)
- "Kemano hearings reconvene in city" (The Prince George Citizen, July 19, 1994)
- "Exemption on Kemano ruled illegal" (The Vancouver Sun, May 25, 1993)
- "Kemano opponents get federal cash" ((The Prince George Citizen, March 31, 1994)
- "Ottawa joins Kemano project inquiry" ((The Prince George Citizen)
- "Your Opinion" ((The Prince George Citizen, Oct. 28, 1993)
- "Kemano hearings almost at an end" (The Prince George Citizen, July 23, 1994)
- "Siddon proud of Kemano deal" (The Prince George Citizen, July 22, 1994)
- "Former fisheries minister testifies" (The Prince George Citizen, July 21, 1994)
- "Social, economic costs of Kemano described here" (The Prince George Citizen, July 20, 1994)
- "Siddon anticipated" (The Prince George Citizen, July 16, 1994)
- Editorial comment on the Kemano project by Carolyn Linden (The Prince George Citizen, July 16, 1994)
- "Pulp mill's effects debated" (The Prince George Citizen, July 13, 1994)
- "Farming issues raised at Kemano hearing" and "Float plane operators worried about project" (The Prince George Citizen, July 12, 1994)
- "Vanderhoof wary about Alcan plan" (The Prince George Citizen, July 11, 1994)
- "Natives seek..." (The Prince George Citizen, June 4, 1994)
- "Where will the power from Kemano..." (The Prince George Citizen, June 11, 1994)
- "Scientists testify at inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Threat to Tweedsmuir Park predicted"
- "Protesters disrupt inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen, June 24, 1994)
- "Power struggle" (The Weekend Sun, April 23, 1994)
- "Council rates Nechako 'most endangered river'" and "Alcan finds no evidence of PCB contamination" (Lakes District News, May 18, 1994)
- "Siddon wanted at hearings" (The Prince George Citizen, May 20, 1994)
- "Weed growth fears expressed" (The Prince George Citizen, July 8, 1994)
- "Chemical threat to river feared" (The Prince George Citizen, April 14, 1994)
- Newspaper advertisement: "Five things you should know about Kemano Completion" (The Weekend Sun, April 23, 1994)
- "Retired scientist says he was told to support gov't" (The Prince George Citizen, May 12, 1994)
- "Kemano opponents rifle paper" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Court rejects Kemano challenge" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 4, 1993)
- "Kemano probe called 'a sham'" (The Prince George Citizen, April 14, 1994)
- "Special Kemano 'deals' denied" (The Prince George Citizen, July 15, 1994)
- "Nechako warning 'ignored' in '86" (The Prince George Citizen, May 4, 1994)
- "Scientists say deal bad" (The Prince George Citizen, May 7, 1994)
- "Kemano in jeopardy, gov't hints" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Kemano inquiry promise sought" (The Prince George Citizen, July 14, 1994)
- "Kemano fight pledged" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Kemano report 'shocks' natives" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Single moms worst off"
- "Kemano won't be shut down" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 20, 1993)
- "Your Opinion" (The Prince George Citizen, Nov. 25, 1992)
- "Kemano queries keep group busy" (The Prince George Citizen, March 25, 1993)
- "Kemano project battle promised" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 5, 1993)
- "Indians get flooding settlement" (The Prince George Citizen, March 17, 1993)
- "A move to damn cabinet action in dam controversy" (Vancouver Sun, Jun 24, 1993)
- "Your Opinion" (The Prince George Citizen, April 7, 1993)
- "Fort Fraser folk just let it all hang out" (The Prince George Citizen, April 10, 1993)
- "Kemano answers demanded" (The Prince George Citizen, April 5, 1993)
- "Nechako 'worth more than a few lousy jobs'" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Indians gather to reclaim heritage" (The Prince George Citizen, July 7, 1993)
- "Kemano hearings hit the road" (The Prince George Citizen, July 25, 1994)
- "Stand rapped" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 26, 1992)
- "Kemano-gov't conflict claimed" (The Prince George Citizen, April 11, 1994)
- "Natives could join inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 24, 1994)
- "Gov't kills Kemano project" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 23, 1995)
- "The Kemano decision" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 24, 1995)
- "Alcan breaks silence: Kemano decision criticized" and "Long, tiring battle over for Monk" (Prince George This Week, Jan. 29, 1995)
File also includes:
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.1, issue 2 (May. 1992) including Allied Rivers Commission "Policies and Objectives" (July 10, 1991) and "Nechako River winter flow comparison"
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.3, issue 1 (Nov. 1993)
- Blueprint: "Tanizul Timber Ltd. T.F.L 42, updated to 93 / 07
- Brian Gardiner, M.P. Campaign '93 Newsletter
- Gardiner Report - Update by Brian Gardiner, MP re: Fed must act on Kemano.
- Handwritten note by Bridget Moran re: Kemano project.
- Newsletter for the Nechacko Environmental Coalition, Edition 1:14 (Mar/April 1993)
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.2, issue 2 (March 1993)
- Information sheet re: public review of Kemano completion project.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."
Photograph depicts Mary John sitting next to aisle in Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals seated in foreground and background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mary John takes my seat." Photo taken on the day Bridget received an Honourary Law Degree, before ceremony began.
Item consists of the Kohklux map originally created by Chief Chilkaht Kohklux of Tlingit in 1852. This is one of the earliest known maps of the southern Yukon. Map originally inserted into a book about the map.
File consists of a procedural manual for individuals involved in the management of reserves and land. It includes information on capital and land projects, transfer of land to federal crown, authority to acquire land, license of occupation and contact lists. Also includes letter and memo templates.
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing beside unidentified man in front of white building with the sign "Nisga'a Government Administration building". Suburban parked in front of building, trees and mountains visible in background.
File consists of:
- "Past mistakes recorded in new book" (Vancouver Sun, May 8, 1995)
- "Murder led to election as tribal leader: social worker recorded story" (Vancouver Courier, Dec. 28, 1984)
- Transcript of "Harkins! Bob Harkins Comment" re: Justa publication (Monarch Broadcasting, Nov. 21, 1994)
- "Fascinating life, times of Justa Monk" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 2, 1995)
- "Justa: A Review" (Central Interior NDP News)
- "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, spring 1995)
- "Manslaughter, then Justa for all" and "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, spring 1995)
- Fax from Laura Boyd, Northwood Pulp & Timber to Justa Monk (and Bridget Moran?) re: names and positions of executive staff at Northwood (Nov. 14, 1994).
Photograph depicts a young boy and group of fourteen women posed for photograph in classroom, chalkboard in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Aboriginal Women's Training Program, Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, Duncan BC".
Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of two students presenting small knitted craft. Desk and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Gifts from Charlene + Joanne Smith".
Photograph depicts Moran seated on far left, in circle of women in classroom. Desk and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.
Close view of three women at unidentified location. Left to right: John, Hope, Moran.
Item is a audio interview recorded by Bridget Moran with Justa Monk.
Audiocassette Summary
00’ 10” Moran is asking Justa about how he is feeling because he had a major heart attack. He talks about recovering from his attack in a week.
02’ 15” Moran asks Justa about what he thinks about the Gustafson Lake situation. He says he predicted it because the government has not been serious enough in negotiations for land claims. He does not believe in militant reactions and wants peaceful negotiations.
04’ 54” Moran asks Justa about what helped him get out of the ‘trench’ he was in after murdering his brother. He was able to carry on partly because he was forgiven by his family and the elders. He says the elders were the people who convinced him to plan for his future. He took their advice seriously, hence why he took on leadership roles.
07’ 15” Justa talks about taking a group of students to meet Gino (?), a hockey player. He says he wants to make things better for the young people because of alcohol and drugs, so believed the trip helped the students he took on the trip.
13’ 34” End of tape.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background.
Photograph depicts the Agora center at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sign in foreground reads "Agora/Student Centre". Unidentified individuals can be seen in red blankets on upper walkway in background, above the Winter Garden. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "The first nations people, in button blankets, gather". Photo believed to have been taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Cascadia: Regional Trade and Separatist Politics." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 87 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a paper titled "Expansion in the Midst of Retrenchment: British Columbia's Changing University System" presented by Weller at the Society for Research in Higher Education conference, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 12-14 December 1995. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 90 listed in Weller's CV.
Collection consists of documents and a photograph album from the Department of Indian Affairs including publications, working papers, and reports related to First Nations affairs and administration.
Sin títuloPhotograph depicts Moran seated to right of woman on bench in foreground. Waterfall area at Moricetown Canyon can be seen below, behind booth labeled "MONITER BOOTH". Highway and houses visible on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts Moran walking away from round entrance to long house, unidentified individual visible inside.
Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television against wall in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background.
Consists of 1 edited and revised early draft of chapter for Prospering Together. Initial paper--which was subsequently heavily revised--was written by Lee G. Morrison and David Fish, and was entitled "Land Claims Settlement and the Devolution of Control of Health Services: The Health and Economic Report".
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Health Policy under the New Regime: Problems and Prospects." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 86 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Reforming Medicare: British Columbia's 'Closer to Home' Initiative." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 89 listed in Weller's CV.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. The pair faces crowd standing in background. Windows and posters visible behind crowd.
Photograph depicts Moran standing in bookstore. Window, door, and plants in background. Photo taken at book signing event for Moran's 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'.
File consists of handwritten note from Roseanne Moran to her mother Bridget re: the "Justa" draft and an annotated draft of "Justa."
Item is a audio interview recorded by Bridget Moran with Justa Monk.
Audiocassette Summary
00’ 05” Justa is talking about cutting wood for heat at home. He talks about wrecking his father’s axe. He continues to tell amusing stories about his childhood, which include his siblings and his father.
04’ 45” Moran asks Justa about how many employees he had when he was band manager. Justa talks about his work as band manager. They continue to talk about sawmills in the area. Justa discusses land rights as a result of the sawmills in their territory. Justa talks about tree farm licenses and the disputes between the band and the government. He talks about agreements the band has with Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
16’ 35” Moran asks Justa about the note Theresa left him about being either a father or a band manager. They talk about this briefly.
18’ 23” Moran asks Justa about stories in his diary, such as trying to quit smoking. They talk about Justa becoming band leader. They continue to talk about Justa’s duties as general manager for the band and the politics surrounding the position.
25’ 14” Moran asks Justa about developing a school board for Tachie that is run by First Nations people. He wants to develop a proper curriculum that embraces the old way of life to maintain their culture.
30’ 40” Moran asks Justa why he stepped down as general manager for the band. Justa talks about someone else wanting the position. He also talks about the restraints on him. He talks about becoming tribal chief. He was given the mandate to deal with Kemano II, land claims, and developing forms of self-government.
41’ 15” Moran asks about the spread of AIDS in Tachie. Justa says, like cancer, it has spread because of stupidity. His people were healthy until the modernization of their society.
42’ 22” They return to discussing the opening of sawmills in the Tachie area, as well as tree licenses.
49’ 00” Moran asks Justa how many bands have dropped out of land claims issues. Ten remain, he tells her. They continue to discuss the issue of land claims.
50’ 47” Moran asks about when the tribal chiefs came together to have a common goal with regard to land claims. They continue to discuss land base, the progress of land claims, and the amount of people in each area. Justa talks about private companies entering their land and building private roads to log the area. They continue to talk about the politics of the position.
1:00’ 13” Moran asks Justa about his tribal chief position. He tells her it is a ‘twenty-four hour machine’ and to develop working relationships between the bands and the government, particularly with land claims and poverty issues. Justa continues to talk about his position.
1:09’ 11” Moran asks Justa which position he feels has helped his people the most. He tells her being band manager and tribal chief because he feels he has the right vision for his people that he can implement through clear direction and demanding certainty from the government, particularly with land claims. He talks about wanting to save the future of the nations and saving the river from the Kemano II Project. They continue to discuss the history of the Kemano II Project.
1:17’ 38” End of tape.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Should British Columbia Create a Ministry of Northern Affairs?" This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 84 listed in Weller's CV.