‘Red power’ movement seen
This article reports on a discussion panel that featured Ray Bobb of the Native Alliance for Red Power. The panel addressed an audience of 500 UBC students. Bobb shares insights on the emerging Red Power movement in BC, emphasizing that it is still in its early stages. Citation: The First Citizen (1970). ‘Red power’ movement […]
Native Canadians instrumental in establishing World Council
This article provides insights on the formation of the World Council for Indigenous Peoples in 1974. It features comments from Marie Marule, assistant to George Manuel (President of the National Indian Brotherhood and the World Council for Indigenous Peoples). Citation: Nahanee, Theresa. (1976). Native Canadians instrumental in establishing World Council. The Native Perspective, 1(3), pp. […]
V. Adolph to Ghana
This quick news snippet highlights that Victor Adolph (chairman of the executive committee of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs) and George Manuel (President of the Native Brotherhood) were attending a 1974 preliminary international gathering of Indigenous peoples in Guyana in anticipation of the first World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Citation: Nesika (Feburary, 1974). […]
First gathering of Native people from all over the world
This article provides some information on the first World Council of Indigenous Peoples conference, complete with photos showcasing the delegates. Citation: Somerville, Dave. (1975). First gathering of Native people from all over the world. Coyoti Prints, 2(10), n.p. Published by the Caribuo Tribal Council. Williams Lake, BC, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in […]
Indians of the Earth unite
This overview covers the first and second general assembly of the World Council for Indigenous Peoples. Includes details on the imprisonment of some of the delegates and mentions Fed Plane (Ojibway) who creatively used a Treaty Nine Grand Council passport to attend the second assembly. Now called Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN), the Treaty Nine Grand Council […]
Delegation to Visit China
Doreen Chow of the Native Alliance for Red Power shared details about the practical aspects of the upcoming Native Friendship Delegation to China. She also asks for funds to support the trip. This information is featured in the letters to the editor section. Citation: Chow, Doreen. (1975). Delegation to visit China. BC Association of Non-Status […]
Native Alliance for Red Power
Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP) member Henry Jack explains what Red Power is. Citation: Jack, Henry (1970). Native Alliance for Red Power. In The only good Indian: Essays by Canadian Indians, edited by Harvey McCue, 162–83. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: New Press. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log […]
Emerging international Native relations — part II: Separating and binding factors among Native peoples
This second installment in a five-part series explores how Indigenous peoples build relationships worldwide, specifically highlighting North American Indigenous diplomacy. This entry focuses on the factors that unite or divide Indigenous diplomacy. The importance of cross-border connections and journeys is emphasized as an essential component of Indigenous movements in the 1970s. Citation: La Course, Richard. […]
Emerging international native relations — part 1: Developing relations across the borders
This is the first installment in a five-part series that explores the global connections of Indigenous peoples, focusing on North American Indigenous diplomacy. Outlines cross-border collaborations between First Nations in Canada and tribes in the United states, including the National Indian Brotherhood in Canada, and its former president George Manuel. Provides a timeline spanning 1969-1975 […]
Grassroots
This advertisement promotes a presentation presumably done by the NARP delegates on education in China. The presentation is set to occur on October 1, 1976. It is apart of the Canada-China Friendship Association Library series. Citation: The Peak Editorial Staff (September 1976). Grassroots. The Peak, volume 34, number 12, p.5. Published by Simon Fraser University. […]