Aboriginal peoples in urban centres : report of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Urban Issues

Type

Book

Authors

Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

ISBN 10

0660149648

ISBN 13

9780660149646

Tags

Indigenous peoples -- Canada, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Economic conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Social conditions, Urbanization, Indigenous peoples -- Urban residence -- Canada

Abstract

"Central themes that emerged at the Round Table included the survival of Aboriginal identity in an environment that is usually indifferent and often hostile to Aboriginal cultures; the existing void in government policies to recognize and reinforce the goals of urban Aboriginal people; the need for accessible and appropriate human services; and difficult questions around how urban aboriginal people can gain an effective voice in governance and decision making. The purpose of this report is to focus public attention on urban Aboriginal issues and to encourage broad participation, by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, civic leaders, and policy makers, in seeking answers to the questions raised at the round table and in other consultations carried out by the Commission."--WorldCat.org.

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