32 pages :illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps.
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.
This book for young readers describes the three distinct communities of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada, their historical forms of governance, the purpose of the Indian Act passed by the federal government in 1876, and the organizations formed to represent and protect the rights of Indigenous People. It also discusses attempts to raise awareness of past injustices and ongoing challenges.
LSC30.95
Canadian
1.Native peoples--Canada--Politics and government--Juvenile literature.2.Native peoples--Canada--Government relations--Juvenile literature.Dynamic Details