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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
- Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
- Narrated by: Sage Isaac
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government
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Publisher's Summary
Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer.
The Indian Act, after 141 years, continues to shape, control, and constrain the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples, and is at the root of many lasting stereotypes. Bob Joseph’s book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo. Joseph explains how Indigenous peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance - and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act’s cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Marcel Molin
- 2019-08-23
Essentially Canadian - Must Read.
I took up this audiobook as part of my responsibility as a Canadian and it was well worth the listen and gives me a much better perspective on our future and our collective journey of reconciliation. Marcel
10 people found this helpful
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- May Drouin
- 2020-04-01
Very informative
Definitely a must read for Canadians especially as we work our way through reconsiliation. Listened to it all in one go.
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- Ericson
- 2020-02-23
Very Important
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- LadyK
- 2020-06-29
Must Read For Every Canadian
This is a must-read for anyone who is not intimately aware of the Indian Act, it is incredibly eye-opening. It is also presented in such a way that it is easy to understand and lets you think about the information. Highly recommend.
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- Jen
- 2020-02-03
Must Listen for Canadians
Well read piece that includes vital information the average person may not understand or be aware of as it relates to the Indian Act.
Would be valuable for a mature teenager as well.
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- Derik
- 2020-06-25
AN INFORMATIVE, INSIGHTFUL, AND IMPORTANT BOOK!
This is a great starting point for anyone who wants to understand the federal government's role in embedding systemic racism in indigenous policy in Canada. It is a stark reminder of the dangers of perpetuating false narratives in our society and how that leads to oppression and disenfranchisement. it also serves as a good argument 4 self-governance and self-determination for indigenous people.
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- A.King
- 2019-09-13
A version of history you did not learn in school.
Naration was on point with a good tone for what is a fairly. Gives better understanding of how Canadia's institutions lead to current aboriginal condition. Covers the various iterations of the Indian act on subjects like boarding schools, intoxicants, land and status.
In my opinion most canadians and Canada as a whole would benefit from listening/reading this.
4 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-12-11
When I read 21 Things...
I discovered that literally everything I thought I knew was wrong, or the truth had been skewed into something unrecognizable. Many parts of this are "hard to hear" but I learned. Many parts I had to listen to several times to truly grasp. Very grateful for this book, the author and the reader..
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- Merry
- 2020-09-19
Has a textbook feel to it, with great content.
Excellent content, but written like a text book, making it a dry read, and hard to stay engaged with, although it is very worth the listen.
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- Dan Ellingsen
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Important read
It's not a story - It is just a very important read for all in Canada.