The textual records are comprised of copies of research, legal documents and reports related to Treaty 8, and is primarily concerned with taxation. The sound recording, entitled "The Winds of Change", was produced by CBC Calgary, most likely in the early-1970s. The documentary discussed the changes happening in the North. Northwest Territories' communities described in the piece included Tuktoyaktuk, Inuvik, Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and Hay River.
The records have been arranged into four series: textual records, photographs, sound recordings and moving images. The textual records were then organized into six sub-series: Minutes of Full Executive Meetings, Minutes of the Triennial Conventions, Minutes of Meetings of NWTPSA and UNW Locals, "Sulijuq" newsletters, Collective Agreeements and UNW Filing System. The textual records document the development of the union movement in the Northwest Territories and the increasing politicization of the union's membership. They also document the internal administration and operations of the NWTPSA and the UNW, and their relationship to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). The records also depict the relationship between the NWTPSA, UNW and the Northwest Territories Federation of Labour (NWTFLA). The textual records contain information on convention procedures, elections, the collection of union dues, revisions to By-Laws and Policies, and the transfer of federal employees to the territorial government. The sound and video recordings were made at the Triennial Conventions and the Full Executive Meetings. The photographs were taken at the Triennial Conventions, Full Executive Meetings, and at individual members' work-sites. There are also images of such political action campaigns as the annual Day of Mourning ceremonies, marches in support of striking workers at the Inuvik Housing Authority, Royal Oak Mines Limited, the federal government and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
Alexis Arrowmaker is interviewed on the topic of making fish nets. Interviews are in Tlicho (Dogrib).
Madeline Judas is interviewed on the topic of making dog whips. Interviews are in Tlicho (Dogrib).
Leonard Fish is interviewed on the topic of making bone scrapers. Interviews are in Tlicho (Dogrib).
An interview with Joe Pea'a. Topics discussed include religion. Interviews are in Tlicho (Dogrib).
An interview with Joe Pea'a. Interview in Tlicho (Dogrib).
An interview and prayer with Joe Pea'a. Interview in Tlicho (Dogrib).
This item is the second part of a three part interview of Fred and Bella Andrew recorded on March 20, 1977 in Fort Norman (Tulita) by Joanne Overvold. The original source item was side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview also includes items 0001A and 0002A. There is a transcript available in file N-1992-084: 1-1
This item is the third part of a three part interview of Fred and Bella Andrew recorded on March 20, 1977 in Fort Norman (Tulita) by Joanne Overvold. The original source item was side A of a 90 audio cassette. The interview also includes items 0001A and 0001B. There is a transcript available in file N-1992-084: 1-1
This is the first part of a two part interview of Fred Andrew. The original source item was side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The interview also includes item 0005B.
This is the sixth part of a six-part interview of Jim Balsillie recorded on January 17-18, 1977 in Fort Resolution by Joanne Overvold and Ray Price. The original source item was side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The interview also includes 0007A, 0007B, 0008B, 0009A, and 0009B. There is a transcript available in file N-1992-084: 1-2
This is an interview of William Schaefer recorded in Fort Smith by Mod Mandeville. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. There is a transcript available in file N-1992-084: 4-2
This is an interview of Billy Berens recorded in Fort Smith by Mod Mandeville. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. There is a transcript available in file N-1992-084: 1-5
This is an interview of Louis Brown. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette.