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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 32
Wednesday, February 19, 2003
The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources met at 1:06 p.m. this day, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, at the Beban Park Recreation Centre, Beban Lounge, the Chair, Raymond Bonin, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Gérard Binet, Raymond Bonin, David Chatters, Charles Hubbard, Pat Martin, Maurice Vellacott.
Acting Members present: Reed Elley for Brian Pallister.
In attendance: From the Committees Branch: Bibiane Ouellette, Committee Clerk
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst.
Witnesses: From the Sto:lo Nation Government House: Grand Chief Clarence Pennier. As Individuals: Frank Brown, Shana Robinson; From the Saltspring Island for Justice and Reconciliation: Roland Gatin. From the Aboriginal Rights Coalition - Victoria: Isabel Heaman, Corresponding Secretary. From the Parksville/Qualicum Kairos Group: Mary Wall; Rosemarie Hague; Juliana Kratz. From the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council: Cliff Atleo, Jr., Manager; Nelson Keitlah, Co-Chair, Central Region. From the Kwakiutl District Council: James D. Wilson, Chairman; Micha Menczer, Legal Counsel. From Aboriginal Neighbours: Gloria Cope. From the Malaspina University-College: Dr. J. R. Wytenbroek, Chair of the Human Rights Committee, Malaspina Faculty Association. As an Individual: Eileen Wttewaall. From the North East Aboriginal Trappers’ Society: Richard J. Behn, Co-ordinator.
Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, October 7, 2002, the Committee
resumed consideration of Bill C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection,
administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related
amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings, Monday, January 27,
2003, Meeting No. 14).
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 4:08 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Elizabeth B. Kingston
Clerk of the Committee