6 min read
Schools. Indian Act. R. S., c. 43, s. 1. 1884 11. The Governor in Council may make regulations, which shall have the force of law, for the committal by justices or Indian agents of children of Indian blood under the age of sixteen years, to such...
Read More
5 min read
Indigenous relations is an evolving field, especially now in light of the federal government’s commitment to negotiation on a nation-to-nation basis....
2 min read
From time to time people ask me about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and animals. For some, the knowledge of the natural world - the...
2 min read
There’s a growing interest in Indigenous cultural competency in Canada and it’s very heartening to witness this change in attitude in government, the...
4 min read
Every year when the calendar rolls over to tax time, the old refrain “Indians* don’t pay taxes” is trotted out by Canadians who truly believe the...
4 min read
The great aim of our legislation has been to do away with the tribal system and assimilate the Indian people in all respects with the other...
4 min read
This article goes out to all the people who organize events that include Indigenous speakers and we thank one of our readers for suggesting we write...
4 min read
What is the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and place names? Indigenous place names carry knowledge that has been passed from generation to...
9 min read
Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its summary report containing 94 Calls- to-Action we have written a series of articles on what...
21 min read
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its summary report and findings on June 2, 2015, after six years of hearings and testimony from more...