Indigenous peoples in the twenty-first century

Frideres, James S., 1943- author.

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"A concise yet comprehensive introduction to the continuing repercussions of colonialism in Canada, Indigenous Peoples in the Twenty-First Century addresses crucial issues such as the legacy of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous languages and culture, health and well-being on reserves, self-government and federal responsibility, the political economy of First Nations, and the federal Indian Affairs bureaucracy."-- Amazon.ca...

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ISBN:

9780190167332

Edition:

Fourth edition

Description:

ix, 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

First Nations in the twenty-first century
Indigenous peoples in the 21st century

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Knowing your history
Who are you?
Indigenous ways of knowing
Indigenous residential schools: compensation, apologies, and truth and reconciliation
Indigenous trauma, resilience, and resistance
"Hear" today, hone tomorrow: Indigenous languages
Well-being and health
Trick or treaty: government duty, responsibility and reconciliation
The bureaucracy: government relations with Indigenous peoples
Aboriginal rights, sovereignty, and the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples
Political economy of Indigenous peoples
Surviving in contemporary Canada

LCCN:

2023032637

Control Number:

3348433

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