The first Canadians : a profile of Canada's Native people today
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1550284789
ISBN 13
9781550284782
Category
General Library Collection
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Publication Year
1995
Publisher
Pages
220
Subject
Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Government relations -- 1951-
Tags
Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Government relations -- 1951, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Government relations, Indigenous peoples -- Government relations, Indigenous Peoples -- Canada -- Politics and Government, Indigenous peoples -- Politics and government, Indigenous self-government -- Canada, Indigenous self-government, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Social conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Social conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Economic conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Economic conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Education -- Canada, Indigenous peoples -- Education, Child welfare
Abstract
"The First Canadians explores the key issues facing Canada's native people in the nineties. It also provides a historical overview of government legislation and policy regarding Indians over the past twenty-five years.
Pauline Comeau and Aldo Santin review all the major aspects of native economic, political, and social development. They discuss life on the reserves and in urban settings; self-government; economic initiatives; health care; education; child welfare; justice; and native organizations.
Based on extensive interviews with native leaders and updated with recent statistics, this new edition of The First Canadians will offer invaluable insights to anyone interested in learning more about Canada's First Nations."--Back cover.
Pauline Comeau and Aldo Santin review all the major aspects of native economic, political, and social development. They discuss life on the reserves and in urban settings; self-government; economic initiatives; health care; education; child welfare; justice; and native organizations.
Based on extensive interviews with native leaders and updated with recent statistics, this new edition of The First Canadians will offer invaluable insights to anyone interested in learning more about Canada's First Nations."--Back cover.
Number of Copies
1
