From Treaty Peoples to Treaty Nation: A Road Map for All Canadians

Type

Book

Authors

Greg Poelzer

Kenneth S. Coates

ISBN 10

0774827548

ISBN 13

9780774827546

Tags

First Nations, Pre-Confederation, Native American, Indigenous Peoples, Native American Studies, Canadian, Cultural Policy

Description

Canada is a country founded on relationships and agreements between Indigenous people and newcomers. Although recent court cases have strengthened Aboriginal rights, the cooperative spirit of the treaties is being lost as Canadians engage in endless arguments about First Nations "issues." Greg Poelzer and Ken Coates breathe new life into these debates by looking at approaches that have failed and succeeded in the past and offering all Canadians – from policy makers to concerned citizens – realistic steps forward. The road ahead is clear: if all Canadians take up their responsibilities as treaty peoples, Canada will be a better place for all Canadians. - from Amzon

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