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Indigenous peoples in the twenty-first century / James S. Frideres.

Frideres, James S., 1943- (author.).

Summary:

"Concise and comprehensive, Indigenous Peoples in the Twenty-First Century, 3e, examines the lasting legacy and modern impacts of colonialism felt by contemporary Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples in the Twenty-First Century has expanded its coverage of Métis and Inuit peoples throughout, with re-framed content throughout in order to encompass all Indigenous peoples. The third edition continues to address crucial topics such as the impact of residential schools, self-government and federal responsibility, and Indigenous languages. The text also provides new and expanded discussion of treaties, contemporary court cases, and Indigenous resistance. Framed within a historical context, Indigenous Peoples in the Twenty-First Century, 3e, offers an in-depth treatment of contemporary topics, allowing readers to learn about the experiences of Indigenous peoples and their complex relationship with the rest of Canada." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780199033171
Physical Description: xiii, 287 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Don Mills, Ontario, Canada : Oxford University Press, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous editions published under title: First Nations in the twenty-first century .
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	1 Knowing your history -- 2 Who are you? -- Indigenous ways of knowing -- 4 Indigenous residential schools: compensation, apologies, and truth and reconciliation -- 5 Intergenerational trauma and Indigenous resistance -- 6 "Hear" today, gone tomorrow: indigenous languages -- 7 Well-being and health -- 8 The duty of government: responsibility and treaties -- 9 The bureaucracy: government relations with Indigenous peoples -- 10 Aboriginal rights, self-government, and the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples -- 11 The political economy of Indigenous peoples -- 12 Surviving in the contemporary world: the future of Indigenous people in Canadas.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Issued also in electronic format