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21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act
21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality | Bob Joseph
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.Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring 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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lisakoby
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Excellent and should be required reading for every Canadian.

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Robotswithpersonality
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Educated and emotionally exhausted.
Exceedingly important and exceedingly difficult to read. NOT, that is, in format or language, it's actually an exceptionally accessible format by which to learn this information.
I urge any Canadian who has not yet, to read it. As a framework for beginning reconciliation between groups, I think it has value beyond our borders as well.

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For those not in the know, be aware this book deals with the oppression and subjugation of Indigenous peoples by unjust legislation and the abuse and death of children in schools run by religious groups, these children's placement in which was enforced by the Canadian government in a program of cultural genocide.
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Robotswithpersonality
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"...new healing pathways of reconciliation that are forged in truth and justice."

Singout Reading the Calls to Action, if not the full report, is something every Canadian should do. 2y
Robotswithpersonality @Singout Agreed, very grateful for their inclusion in this work. 2y
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The past cannot be overlooked or dismissed as "ancient history," because it isn't; THE IMPACTS OF THE PAST ARE ONGOING.

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Robotswithpersonality
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In oral societies, WHEN THE WORDS ARE GONE, so are the HISTORIES, the VALUE SYSTEMS, the SPIRITUAL, ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, the STORIES, and the SONGS. It is an IRREPLACEABLE LOSS.

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A really important book for every Canadian to read. I knew a number of these things already but some were new to me, including that the Indian Act prohibited hiring lawyers or raising money to hire lawyers until 1951. 1951!! It‘s appalling that was ever restricted but as late as the 1950s? This is such a shameful part of Canada‘s history and we still have a long way to go in doing and being better.

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Lindy
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I‘ve collected ten capsule reviews about Indigenous books—including poetry, memoir, audiobooks and fiction for adults and kids—on my blog: https://lindypratch.blogspot.com/2021/10/indigenous-books-bonanza.html?m=1

TheLudicReader Thanks for sharing this list. I am always on the lookout for Indigenous titles for my class library and my own personal reading. 3y
Lindy @TheLudicReader You‘re welcome. I‘m glad to hear that my efforts are worthwhile 😊 3y
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CuriousG
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. I am committing all of my spare time today to reading this very important book. I have read many books, both fiction and non-fiction, by Indigenous authors recently and am making an effort to continue to learn.

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I encourage every 🇨🇦 here to read this book, own it if possible for reference. It‘s an easy read, Bob Joseph does a great job simplifying all the legalese. There are great suggestions at the end for classrooms, general discussions and further reading. The 94 Calls to Action, important re:next elections at all levels of gov‘t + 21 things you can do going forward to make Canada better to educate yourself, ⬆️ your perspective & change the world

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mcctrish
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I‘m just about finished Part 1: Dark Chapter and while I was aware of most of the sections of the Indian Act being discussed in this book, I had NO IDEA about the amendments and cruel, outright hostile fine tuning that went on to crush and annihilate Indigenous Peoples. I just have no fucking idea

Prairiegirl_reading I have this on my tbr. I have to get on it!! 3y
mcctrish @Prairiegirl_reading it‘s a heart breaker and enraging 3y
Prairiegirl_reading @mcctrish kind of why I have been putting it off but also why I should definitely read it. 3y
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mcctrish
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This is an easy and engaging read. I‘m mad as hell too

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Lightwitch
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Reconciliation through education. Grateful to have found this book tucked away in a small Rocky Mountain towns trading post

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elizabethlk
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This is a must read for Canadians and for anyone looking to understand the treatment of indigenous people in Canada in the past and present. This is the kind of book that makes a complex topic accessible for readers and gives you a great knowledge base of a painful issue. It also provides a great deal of additional resources and real ideas about how to affect change in your own life. Highly recommended.

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