Understanding First Nations : the legacy of Canadian colonialism / Dr. Ed Whitcomb.
Understanding First Nations : the legacy of Canadian colonialism / Dr. Ed Whitcomb.
By
:
Whitcomb, Edward A.
Publication Date
:
2019
Publication Information
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Ottawa, Ont. : From Sea to Sea Enterprises,
Physical Description
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xx, 180 p.
Subject Term
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Colonization.
Race relations.
Ethnic relations.
Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Social conditions.
Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Government relations.
Indigenous peoples -- Government relations.
Indigenous peoples -- Social conditions.
Geographic Term
:
Canada -- Race relations.
Canada -- Ethnic relations.
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
:
This is a study of the problems First Nations have faced since Confederation. The 17 chapters cover the definition of 'Indians,' survey of history, myths, sovereignty, treaties, reserves, the Indian Act, governance, residential schools, incarceration rates, welfare, murdered and missing women, infrastructure, education and health, consultations, land claims, and political correctness.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780986596742
| Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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| St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic Indigenous | Adult Non-Fiction Indigenous | 305.89707 W58 | Checked In |