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Why This Book and Why Now?
While writing my new book, 21 Things™ You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government, many people asked me, “why this book and why now?” The...
Indigenous Issues
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Threats and Opportunities of a Trade War for Indigenous Food Insecurity
During his campaign and upon taking office in January 2025, the President of the United States announced his intent to impose tariffs on imported...
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The Significance of IRSSA-Recognized Schools in Indigenous Relations
Many educational programs and documents that recount the history of Indian Residential Schools in Canada will state that 1996 was the year that...
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Climate Change and Emergency Management for Indigenous Communities
The impact of climate change has been felt across Canada as unprecedented heat domes, atmospheric rivers, and forest fires ravage the landscape. It’s...
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Pretendians and the Indian Act
When we prepare an article for our blog, Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®, we put considerable thought into the title - how will it...
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Higher Rates of Suicide - #8 of 8 Key Issues
The suicide rate among First Nations people was three times higher than in non-Indigenous populations between 2011 and 2016 in Canada. Among First...
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Higher Rates of Death in Children and Youth - #7 of 8 Key Issues
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canadian Indigenous children and youth, occurring at rates three to four times the national...
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Higher Levels of Incarceration - #6 of 8 Key Issues
The incarceration rate of Indigenous peoples in Canada should be labelled a national crisis. The flaws in the justice system are insidious and...
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Lower Income - #4 of 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Indigenous Canadians earn about 70 cents for every dollar made by non-Indigenous Canadians, according to Canada's income data. This is a very...
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Inadequate Housing and Crowded Living Conditions - #3 of 8 Key Issues
Indigenous People face the worst housing outcomes in the country. Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations [1] To understand the...