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This series consists of records relating to Life Lessons, a series of half-hour reality-based documentaries that examine various social and health issues, including domestic abuse, literacy, teenage pregnancy, multiple personality disorder, inhalant abuse, HIV and AIDS and alternative education. The series was shot in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and produced by Heartland Motion Pictures Inc. in association with Canwest Global with participation from Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) and SaskFilm.

Individuals involved in the production of the series included Stephen Onda (executive producer for Heartland Motion Pictures Inc.), Will Dixon, Lori Kuffner, Spyro Egarhos, Jackie Dzuba, Alan Ramsay, Frank Halbert, and Stephen Hall.

Records relating to this series include documentary summaries and copies of broadcast masters.

The series includes background research, interview transcripts, a videotape master log, and copy of the broadcast master of Medicine House (MI-4314), a documentary on the William Charles Health Centre in Montreal Lake, Saskatchewan. The documentary includes interview segments with Lionel Bird (coordinator); Lisa Bird (band member); Roy Bird (past chief); Meredith Moore (health consultant); Dean Norton (Health and Welfare Canada); Dr. Burt (weekly visiting physician); Pauline Cornell (director of group home); Lorraine Henderson (assistant health coordinator); Gloria Naytowhow (secretary/receptionist); Sherry Dallas (registered nurse); Shirley Nelson (student nurse); Kevin Linnen (acting nurse in charge); and Caroline Nelson (community health representative).

Documentary profiling a peer literacy training program for First Nations male prisoners at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Delivered in cooperation with the Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, the program encourages literacy as a means of building empowerment in inmates while in prison and upon release. Interviewees include: David Simpson, Director, Prince Albert Correctional Centre; Karen Dvorak, Literacy Coordinator, Prince Albert Correctional Centre; Bernice Sayese, Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre; and several unidentified inmates. Produced by Heartland Motion Pictures in association with Canwest Television. Dub of master with commercial blacks.

Pamphlet published by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Includes a brief description of the Centre's mandate and aims, as well as descriptions of the programs and services offered by the Centre.

Letter dated January 23, 1990 from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Library to Jean Goldie of the Saskatchewan Archives Board regarding native publications in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, University of Regina 1989 Annual Report.

Cultural documentary: This programme looks at a number of issues that should be adressed to help Indians adapt to lifestyles and situations they find when moving into an urban environment from a reserve. (SASKMEDIA video tape A 133).

Video report: The program explains NORTEP (Northern Teacher Education Program), a program designed to educate Natives in northern Saskatchewan to be teachers to work in northern communities. Includes interviews with NORTEP staff and students. (SASKMEDIA video tapes A 123).

Video interview: Host Deborah Piapot interviews inmates of the Regina Correctional Institute about the role of education in their rehabilitation. Teacher, Sue Deranger; Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Coordinator, Wilbert Robillard; and the College's President, Dr. Oliver Brass discuss the University extension program Saskatchewan Indian Federated College has implemented in correctional facilities. Bill Logan discusses the involvement of the Department of Continuing Education and Extension. James Iron Eagle and Willy Peigan discuss the importance of Indian spirituality.

Informational: Explains the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program. (SASKMEDIA video tape A 063).

An interview with Dr. Lloyd Dennis in Toronto, Ontario by Dennis Gruending for his book EMMETT HALL: ESTABLISHMENT RADICAL. Lloyd Dennis talks about his experiences as both secretary and co-chairman on the Provincial Committee on Aims and Objectives of Education in the Schools of Ontario. He also discusses Hall's personality and abilities, education of natives and the problems with the education system. Copied to ACD R-15434.

Photocopied newspaper clippings relating to First Nations and Métis: individuals; government relations; treaties; education; socio-economic status; cultural practices; social services; and cross-cultural relations with non-aboriginals.