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Home21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

  • 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph

A guide to understanding the Indian Act and its impact on generations of Indigenous Peoples, as well as an examination of how Indigenous Peoples can return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance.
  •  Last updated: December 2, 2024

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Seeking truth

Bestselling author Bob Joseph dives into the lasting impacts of the Indian Act and how we can move toward reconciliation.

Anishanabek News Book Review: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Joseph believes that if Canada and Canadians are to reconcile with Indigenous peoples, then the existing relationship—the one based on the Indian Act—has to be rebuilt.   

Bob Joseph and 21 Things you may not know about the Indian Act

And now readers know as many as 21 things about the Indian Act that they may not have been aware of before. 

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Bob Joseph: Why the Indian Act must go and Canada will be better for it

The first step is moving away from the Indian Act, according to Joseph, who advocates for First Nations heading towards self-governance, self-reliance and self-determination. 

Douglas College Discussion Questions – 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

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The British Columbia Review: Consider the Indian Act

Joseph wrote it in an easy to understand, approachable, accessible manner for readers with little to no understanding of the Indigenous situation in Canada. 

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