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This item is the eighth part of a thirteen-part meeting or forum of the Metis Nation on land and resources, held in Hay River in March 1994. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-149A, CN-149B, CN-150A, CN-150B, CN-151A, CN-151B, CN-152A, CN-153A, CN-153B, CN-154A, CN-154B, and CN-155A. The meeting appears to be co-chaired by Gary Bohnet and Pierre Simpson. The recording begins with a continued discussion on Metis hunting rights, the Metis Nation Lawyer's Association goal to set up a perfect case, other charges against Metis hunters in Manitoba, and co-management agreements. The meeting concludes for the day with a closing prayer by Elder Ernie Camsell. The meeting resumes the following morning with an opening prayer by Bernie Ouellette. The first speaker is Garth Wallbridge, describing the latest developments in the constitutional development process. Wallbridge explains that the Constitutional Development Steering Committee (CDSC) is a follow-up to the Bourque Commission that is continuing work on a constitution for the western NWT to replace the NWT Act once Nunavut is created. Wallbridge and Jack Quattra were tasked with formulating the current position of the Metis Nation. They travelled to several NWT communities to consult, presented an interim report at the last Annual General Assembly, and have now drafted a final report to be tabled with the CDSC. Wallbridge then walks through the content of the report, including the guiding principles which make statements regarding central and district governments, Metis rights, veto power, and the settlement of land claims. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes Sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the ninth part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 26. The meeting is in English and an Indigenous language. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267A, CN-267B, CN-268A, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271B, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The recording continues with discussion of the election procedures. George Kodakin suggests that there be a team of six overseeing the election, including representatives from the Metis and Dene, but that suggestion is rejected by Gerry Cheezie, James Christie, Charlie Furlong, and Jim Thom, who feel the communities can handle arrangements under the government-appointed returning officer. Walter Blondin indicates that all seem to agree on the one man, one vote procedure and that it doesn't matter whether the candidates are Dene or Metis, but that he will back one who's going to do the best for the land claims. Jim Antoine suggests having an RCMP officer available to supervise the ballot boxes and Jim Thom agrees. Charlie Furlong reminds that group that a federal returning officer would have to follow the Canada Elections Act with penalties for irregularities. Alex Morin feels that the land claims should be settled before elections occur, but Charlie Furlong counters that the federal government will not negotiate the claims until the Dene and Metis have one negotiating body, which is why the elections are necessary first. An unidentified speaker asks whether consensus has been reached on the residency clause and suggests that a committee be formed to consider the constitution. There is translation throughout in one Indigenous language. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the tenth part of a seventeen-part recording of a joint Metis Association-Dene Nation meeting, held April 24-27, 1979 in Inuvik. This recording was made on April 26. The meeting is in English and Indigenous languages, including Tlicho. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes items CN-267A, CN-267B, CN-268A, CN-269A, CN-269B, CN-270A, CN-270B, CN-271A, CN-272A, CN-272B, CN-273A, CN-273B, CN-479A, CN-479B, and CN-274A. The recording continues with discussion of the election procedure. There was still some confusion about the purpose of the elections and necessary guidelines for them. Statements are made by Alex Morin, Gerry Cheezie, Alexis Arrowmaker, and Rene Mercredi. James Christie suggests adjournment of the meeting. Jim Antoine indicates that he would also like to report about his meetings in Ottawa and the COPE claims and Charlie Furlong suggests he be given time the next day. Walter Blondin states that he wants to make sure they all leave the meeting with a written agreement in principle, not just good feelings about working together and Jim Thom agrees. Rene Mercredi laments lost time at the meeting so far and suggests that everyone make a better effort to get there on time the following morning. The meeting concludes with a statement by Charlie? Kochon about working together. There is translation throughout in one Indigenous language. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.