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Missing
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305.8 W53 2008
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Description
"Despite the billions of dollars devoted to aboriginal causes, [Indigenous] people in Canada continue to suffer all the symptoms of a marginalized existence - high rates of substance abuse, violence, poverty. Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry argues that the policies proposed to address these problems - land claims and self government - are in fact contributing to their entrenchment." -- Provided by publisher
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Publication
McGill-Queen's University Press (2008), 336 pages
Original publication date
2008
Original language
English
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User reviews
LibraryThing member LynnB
As someone with a personal interest in this subject, it is difficult for me to review and reate this book objectively. I am a firm believer in the existence of aboriginal and treaty rights. And I know well that, despite millions of dollars spent by the federal government, many aboriginal people and
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communities remain marginalized. I know that arguments put forward in this book are not popular, but I think they need to be discussed as part of a broader, ongoing search for ways to allow all Canadians, including aboriginal Canadians, to live meaningful, satisfying lives. Show Less
LibraryThing member RonManners
"Despite the billions of dollars devoted to aboriginal causes, many native people in Canada continue to lead a marginalized existence, with high rates of substance abuse, violence and poverty. This book argues that the policies proposed to address these problems - land claims and self government-
The authors expose the industry that has grown up around land claims, showing that aboriginal policy in the last thirty years has been manipulated by non- aboriginal lawyers and consultants. They analyze all the major aboriginal policies, examine issues that have received little critical attention- child care,health care, education - and call for comprehensive government provision of health care, education and housing."
Taken from the back cover.
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actually contribute to their entrenchment.The authors expose the industry that has grown up around land claims, showing that aboriginal policy in the last thirty years has been manipulated by non- aboriginal lawyers and consultants. They analyze all the major aboriginal policies, examine issues that have received little critical attention- child care,health care, education - and call for comprehensive government provision of health care, education and housing."
Taken from the back cover.
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LibraryThing member charlie68
Lays out the arguments clearly and states the solutions well. A good primer for the ' Idle No More" movement.
ISBN
0773534210 / 9780773534216