The essential guide to understanding the Indian Act and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples.
Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has dictated et constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes. Bob Joseph examines how Indigenous Peoples can retrune to self-government, self-determination and self-reliance – and why doing so woulds result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around the Indian Act, and demonstrates why learning about its cruel and irrevocable legacy is vital for the country to move toward true reconciliation.