Racism, Colonialism, and Indigeneity in Canada: A Reader

by Martin J. Cannon (Editor), Lina Sunseri (Editor)

This unique new collection of works by Indigenous scholars explores how the interplay of racism and colonialism has shaped the lives of Indigenous people in areas such as family relations, criminal justice, territorial rights, identity, citizenship, and relations with settler colonialists.
With an emphasis on the Two-Row Wampum treaty--a pact between Western and Indigenous nations--the book discusses the historic and contemporary meaning of key terms like race and racism, and identifies how these factors were and continue to be at play in the lives of Indigenous peoples living in a
colonized nation. The editors' objective is to provide insight into what can be done to address historic wrongdoings, while also showing how much can be gained by working across differences, revitalizing original partnerships and agreements, and coming together collectively as Canadians to combat
racism.

Genres: Nonfiction, Canada, Indigenous

284 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2011

Reviews

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

great introduction to Indigeneity in Canada

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference text for any academic who has an interest in Indigenous studies. Particularly those who work outside of Canada, this text will not only introduce you to the Canadian situation as told by Indigenous scholars but also challenge the notion of Canada as a 'paragon of fariness and equity'.

[Andrew Nolan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction to the field with some of the most vital contemporary writers on the subject contributing.