Indigenous peoples -- Urban residence -- Canada, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Social conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Urban residence, Indigenous peoples -- Social conditions, Two-spirit people, Decolonization 

"The book is written to cover various aspects of the colonization and dehumanization of Indigenous peoples in Canada; and to provide information on the urban Indigenous experience. It explores the ways in which urban Indigenous peoples heal from colonialism and addictions in the city. To this end, the book provides recommendations for developing policy and program frameworks for developing improvements to a colonial society, which is nurtured by Indigenous people's death, oppression, impoverishment and social exclusion. The experience of urban Indigenous life will not fade away. Indigenous populations are increasing within urban spaces every year. Sometimes Indigenous peoples feel there is nothing more for them in rural areas or on reserves. Recognizing that the city is a place filled with possibility, urban Indigenous peoples will continue to come, and their urban populations will continue to grow. The book rejects any false claim that Indigenous people should simply assimilate and end their struggle against colonialism."--Amazon. 

xii, 125 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. 

Contents:
They don't really care about us --
They told the two-spirited not to come around here --
No one wants to be socially excluded --
Decolonization : for Pete's sake --
Run for your lives : Indigenous survival --
The Indigenous civil commons : we better do what we can --
Be careful what you do : smooth methodology --
You label me : I'll just heal at the Friendship Centre --
Don't go around breaking young peoples dreams --
The end will set me free.

Includes bibliographical references.