This section of the guide covers historical and continuing issues that affect Indigenous peoples and offers a selection of resources discussing the realities of being an Indigenous person in settler societies.
A book analysing Indigenous peoples’ contributions to the Canadian military throughout history. The chapters contribute to cross-cultural awareness by offering a critical, comparative approach to understanding Aboriginal peoples' military service in Canada and around the world.
The contributors to this volume explore the implications of urbanization on the production of distinctive Indigenous identities in Canada, the US, New Zealand, and Australia.
An exploration of identity... rooted in a desire to illuminate the realities of intergenerational survivors of residential school... sheds light on Indigenous experiences that may not seem to be immediately (or inherently) Indigenous.
Covering the wrongful conviction and execution of two Inuit men by the Canadian government in 1921, this book discusses how the court case established Canada’s relationship with the Inuit and served to bolster the government’s push for Arctic sovereignty.
An indispensable case study of contemporary medical colonialism in Quebec. This book exposes the medical establishment's role in the displacement, colonization, and genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
This critical edition delivers a unique and comprehensive collection of the works of Ktunaxa-Secwepemc writer and educator Vera Manuel, daughter of prominent Indigenous leaders Marceline Paul and George Manuel.
Brings together prominent thinkers to explore the meaning of masculinities and being a man within Indigenous communities and traditions, further examining the colonial disruption and imposition of patriarchy on Indigenous men.
This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through Utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories.
A full report discussing the author's findings from her investigation into the racist and discriminatory treatment of Indigenous peoples in the B.C Healthcare system.
A report summarizing the treatment of Indigenous peoples by public services in Quebec, as well as the quality of the services offered or lacking for Indigenous peoples.
An article discussing Vicky Boldo's/kisêwâtisiwinyôtin:iskwew's insigts on the role of connectedness and earth in the process of healing from trauma.
A podcast episode from The Secret Life of Canada. It discusses the NFB and the creation of the Indian Film Crew in the 1960's: an all Indigenous crew making documentaries.