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  • Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
  • Written by: Bob Joseph
  • Narrated by: Sage Isaac
  • Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (647 ratings)

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Written by: Bob Joseph
Narrated by: Sage Isaac
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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.

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must read

very important information that everyone needs to read, especially Canadian! take the time, education yourself

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An essential book.

Its an insightful book, with lots of great points. I just can't get behind the solutions at the end. No government since the beginning of time has had the power to create. The power to create comes from sovereign individuals with tremendous will-power. No governing body is going to be able to appologise and reconcile without causing more harm and interference. Its like trying to get back together with an abusive partner.

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essential reading

I hope proceeds are going to indigenous people, although it should really be free to everyone, because everyone needs to know.

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Getting Past the Indian Act

This book clearly explains how different parts of the Indian Act have affected and harmed Indigenous Canadians for over a hundred years now. Bob Joseph does a good job explaining why white men made the decisions they did -leading to massive disastrous & negative consequences for the Indigenous people of Canada. Plans for reconciliation and future growth are also described. Sage Issac did a great job narrating .

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A must read/listen for all Canadians

As part of what I can do to participate in reconciliation, this was another great education on our countries history with its indigenous peoples

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an important piece of history

The Indian act is one of the most amended pieces of Canadian legislation and still has a way to go to take it from something grounded in racism and misunderstanding to something that might actually serve the people it affects. As Canadians it's important to know the history of the act so we can do better in the future.

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Every settler needs to read or listen to this

A comprehensive review, from an Indigenous perspective, of the Indian Act and how it shaped the systems that have oppressed Canada’s original people and been nothing short of cultural genocide. If you want to understand what is meant by “systemic racism”, this is the book to read. Includes an appendix of the 94 Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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great reader and author !!

I can keep listening ! great information!if you live in Canada you should listen to this!

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a must read about indigenous relations

a must read for all those concerned about indigenous relations in Canada. a truly eye opening book

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A book for all Canadians

This book reveals a part of Canadian history that continues to impact the country’s relationship with Indigenous people. If the average Canadian knew the information it contains, the Indian Act would be seen as a legislation which needs to be dismantled and replaced. The system it has built in First Nations communities confuses process and is a huge hinderance to self government. It is reminiscent of apartheid ideas in the former South Africa.

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