Peace and good order : the case for Indigenous justice in Canada / Harold R. Johnson.
"In early 2018, the failures of Canada's justice system were sharply and painfully revealed in the verdicts issued in the deaths of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine. The outrage and confusion that followed those verdicts inspired former Crown prosecutor and bestselling author Harold R. Johnson to make the case against Canada for its failure to fulfill its duty under Treaty to effectively deliver justice to Indigenous people, worsening the situation and ensuring long-term damage to Indigenous communities. In this direct, concise, and essential volume, Harold R. Johnson examines the justice system's failures to deliver "peace and good order" to Indigenous people. He explores the part that he understands himself to have played in that mismanagement, drawing on insights he has gained from the experience; insights into the roots and immediate effects of how the justice system has failed Indigenous people, in all the communities in which they live; and insights into the struggle for peace and good order for Indigenous people now."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780771048722 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 153 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: Hardcover edition.
- Publisher: [Toronto] : McClelland & Stewart, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Indians of North America > Legal status, laws, etc. > Canada. Criminal justice, Administration of > Canada. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 342.71087 Joh | 31681010169944 | NONFIC | Available | - |
HAROLD R. JOHNSON is the author of six works of fiction and five works of non-fiction. His most recent book, Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours), was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for Non-Fiction. Born and raised in northern Saskatchewan, he was a member of the Canadian Navy and worked in mining and logging before graduating from Harvard Law School. He managed a private practice for several years and then became a Crown prosecutor. Johnson was a member of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation and passed away in early 2022.