Bob Hunter
This article introduces the ‘Beothuk Patrol’, an initiative created by the Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP) to monitor the Downtown Eastside streets. The Downtown Eastside is the poorest neighborhood in Vancouver and has a significant Indigenous population. The author joins NARP in their Patrol for a week and reports on the experience in subsequent newspapers. When reading the article, please note that it uses outdated, racist language. Citation: Vancouver Sun (June 25, 1969). Bob Hunter. Pg.25. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Found in https://www.proquest.com/hnpvancouversun/docview/2240496214/F1FBCFBD5EC14138PQ/3?accountid=13800&sourcetype=Historical%20Newspapers Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
All Indian jurors demanded in trials of accused Indians
This article covers a protest that included the Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP) and fifty participants who advocated for the right to be judged by an all-Indigenous jury. Ray Bobb, a member of NARP, is mentioned as one of the participants. The protest is deemed a part of the Red Power movement. Citation: Vancouver Sun (March 3, 1969). All Indian jurors demanded in trials of accused Indians. Pg.10. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Found in https://www.proquest.com/hnpvancouversun/docview/2240609753/F1FBCFBD5EC14138PQ/2?accountid=13800&sourcetype=Historical%20Newspapers Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
Only 150 Relive Great Trek
This article is about a UBC protest against the perceived lack of education funding from the province. It includes a quote from Henry Jack, a former member of the Native Alliance from Red Power, who spoke on behalf of the organization. Citation: Vancouver Sun (October 23, 1969). Only 150 relieve great treck. Pg.20. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Found in https://www.proquest.com/hnpvancouversun/results/FD61A829A2394E62PQ/1?accountid=13800 Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
Trustee Presents WCIP Papers at Geneva Talks
This article covers a speech by Hayden Burgess, Trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The talk was made in Geneva at the World Council of Indigenous Peoples and was titled ‘Right of Indigenous People to Earth’. Notably, the speech was later re-enacted on Swedish radio, reaching a wider audience. The article also provides some background information about the World Council of Indigenous Peoples conference and includes a photo of Burgess with Ossie Cruse, the representative for the Pacific region. Citation: Ka Wai Ola (1985). Trustee Presents WCIP Papers at Geneva Talks. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, pg.4. Hawaii, USA. Found in https://www.papakilodatabase.com/pdnupepa/?a=d&d=KWO19851101-01.2.18&e=——-en-20–1–txt-txIN%7ctxNU%7ctxTR%7ctxTI——– Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
‘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 seen. 5, p. 13. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
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. 17-18; 32. Published by the National Association for Friendship Centres. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
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). V. Adolph to Ghana. 3(2), n.p. Published by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
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 as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
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 was formed in 1973 and includes 49 First Nations from Treaty 9 and Treaty 5 territories. Citation: Somerville, Dave. (1978). Indians of the Earth unite. Coyoti Prints, 1(5), n.p. Published by the Caribuo Tribal Council. Williams Lake, BC, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*
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 Indians Newsletter, 39, pg. 3. British Columbia, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in as Jacquelyn. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message*