Verdict disputed
This is a response to the Native Alliance for Red Power’s (NARP) advocacy for an all-Indigenous jury in court cases involving Indigenous peoples. The author, Mrs. Dora Cook, is an Indigenous woman who strongly disagrees with NARP’s stance and questions their authority to speak on behalf of all Indigenous people. Citation: Vancouver Sun (March 7, […]
40 Indians Picket City Police
This article covers a Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP) protest at the Provincial Court of British Columbia in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The protest was against police brutality in Sechelt and the Downtown Eastside. Around forty members participated and threatened to occupy the police station if the issue wasn’t addressed. The article references […]
Bob Hunter
This article explores the emergence of Red Power, drawing comparisons to movements like Black Power and other liberation struggles. It references the ‘8 points’ of the Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP). Similar to Black Panthers’ ‘10 Point Program’, NARPs 8 points outline the goals and values of the organization. Citation: Vancouver Sun (April 11, […]
Indians plight seen worse under wing of provinces
This article discusses the resistance of Indigenous peoples against a government proposal to transfer Indigenous affairs from a Federal to Provincial jurisdiction. The second page of the article references the Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP), and NARP member Gerry Larkin. In the article, NARP advocates for the abolition of Indian Affairs. Citation: Vancouver Sun […]
Militant Indian pickets attack ‘cultural genocide’
This article covers a protest by the Native Alliance for Red Power (NARP) outside of a meeting of Residential School officials. It includes quotes from NARP member Ray Bobb and references the NARP newsletter. Interestingly, George Manuel, who was a community development worker at the time but later became the President of the National Indian […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
‘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 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 […]