"Written and edited by Ed Bianchi, Maura Hanrahan, Jennifer Henry, Shannon Neufeldt, and Chuck Wright". p. iv.
"The article, 'Understanding Treaty as Covenant', was graciously provided by Stan McKay". -- p. iv.
"'In Peace and Friendship' is a response to those who faith or conscience compels them to understand more deeply the struggles of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It provides an opportunity, particularly for non-Aboriginal people, to open themselves to a new perspective by exploring a relationship with the original inhabitants of this land that recognizes their unique nationhood. .... [It] is an educational resource for groups of youth or adults, within a congregation, a regional church body or as an open community event. There are five sessions. This resource could be used as a series of weekly workshops for a local group or linked together for a 2-day conference or retreat. The first and fifth sessions assume a Christian perspective". -- p. i.
Contents: [Prefatory Material i.e.] Purpose -- Uses -- Facilitators -- Format -- Before You Begin -- Terminology -- Table of Contents -- A New Relationship: Contextual Article -- Session 1: Renewing the Covenant -- Faithful to God's Covenant: Theological Reflection -- Session 2: Nation to Nation -- A Continent of Nations: Background Article -- Session 3: Collective Rights -- In Common: Background Article -- Session 4: A Case in Point -- Reclaiming Land in Caledonia: Background Article -- Session 5: Churches in Solidarity ? -- The Churches' Role in Recognizing Aboriginal Rights: Background Article.
"The Interchurch Inquiry into Northern Hydro Development was held: June 21-23 [1999], June 24-25 [1999] in Cross Lake, Manitoba".
"Inquiry Panelists and Report Authors: Reverend John Aitchison, The Very Reverend Stan McKay, Helen Norrie [and] Reverend Arie Van Eek".
Includes bibliographical references.
"Hydroelectric development has sidelines Aboriginal peoples from the sustenance and beauty of the lands and waters given to them by the Creator. It is now time they re-assume their rightful place in caring for and restoring their homeland. Perhaps then, those lands and waters will bring much-needed healing to the people. Hydroelectric development on northern Manitoba rivers in the past three decades has re-engineered watersheds that were entrusted to Aboriginal peoples by the Creator. Such development, which generates 75% of the electricity produced in Manitoba, has impacted those Aboriginal peoples in ways that cut to the very heart of their existence". -- Executive Summary.
Contents: Executive Summary dated Winnipeg, Manitoba 2001 -- Introduction -- The Costs of Doing Business -- The Northern Flood Agreement: An Enduring Covenant -- Master Implementation Agreements -- Metis, Off-Reserve People, Fox Lake First Nation, South Indian Lake -- Gender Perspectives -- The Public Context -- Future Developments -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Summary of Recommendations -- Appendix 2: Mandate of Inquiry -- Appendix 3: List of Presenters -- Appendix 4: Biographical Notes on Commissioners -- Appendix 5: Statement of Manitoba Church Leaders, May 25, 1999 -- Notes -- Bibliography.