Racism, Colonialism, and Indigeneity in Canada: A Reader

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

Now in its second edition, Racism, Colonialism, and Indigeneity in Canada is an authentic collection of two dozen readings, written primarily by Indigenous scholars, examining the impact of racism and the obligations of Indigenous peoples and settler colonialists in terms of understanding, acknowledging, and taking responsibility for colonial injustices. The second edition includes sixteen new readings that explore significant developments and events, including the Idle No More movement, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 "Calls to Action," and increasing awareness of reported missing and murdered Indigenous women. Expanded editor introductions provide a descriptive framework of understanding for the readings that follow, and a fully-developed pedagogical program encourages thorough consideration of new topics, such as resistance and self-determination, Indigenous health and wellbeing, and gendered violence. The careful blending of academic authority and lived Indigenous experience makes Racism, Colonialism, and Indigeneity in Canada an essential text for understanding contemporary Indigenous issues and their underpinnings of racism and colonial injustice.

Genres: Nonfiction, Canada, Indigenous

288 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.