Aboriginal rights claims and the making and remaking of history

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"The forums that were established during the second half of the twentieth century to address Aboriginal land claims have led to a particular way of engaging with and presenting Aboriginal, colonial, and national histories. The history that comes out of these land claim forums is often attacked for being "presentist": interpreting historical actions and actors through the lens of present day values, practices, and concerns. In Aboriginal Rights Cl...

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Great Britain Colonies History 20th century

Indigenous peoples Claims History 20th century

Indigenous peoples Colonization History 20th century

Indigenous peoples Government policy History 20th century

Indigenous peoples History 20th century

Indigenous peoples Legal status, laws, etc. History 20th century

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McGill-Queen's Native and northern series McGill-Queen's Native and northern series ; 87 McGill-Queen's native and northern series McGill-Queen's native and northern series ; 87

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ISBN:

9780773547438
0773547436

Description:

xxvi, 333 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Notes:

Canadiana
Includes bibliographical references and index

Control Number:

1693976

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