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"'A useful introduction to Indigenous issues, especially for post-secondary students in Canada.' --Jonathan Dewar, co-editor of Cultivating Canada: Reconciliation through the Lens of Cultural Diversity. Written in an accessible style and ideal for classroom use, Arrows in a Quiver provides an overview of Indigenous-settler relations, including how land is central to Indigenous identity and how the Canadian state marginalizes Indigenous people. Illustrating the various 'arrows in a quiver' that Indigenous people use to fight back, such as grassroots organizing, political engagement, and the courts, Frideres situates "settler colonialism" historically and explains why decolonization requires a fundamental transformation of long-standing government policy for reconciliation to occur. The historical, political, and social context provided by this text offers greater understanding and theorizes what the effective devolution of government power might look like. "--

"Concise and comprehensive, First Nations in the Twenty-First Century examines the lasting legacy and modern impacts of colonialism felt by contemporary Aboriginal peoples. Focusing predominantly on First Nations peoples and including coverage of Métis and Inuit, the second edition continues to address crucial topics such as the impact of residential schools, self-government and federal responsibility, and Aboriginal languages. The text also provides new and expanded discussion of treaties, Aboriginal health and well-being, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous resistance. Framed within a historical context, First Nations in the Twenty-First Century offers an in-depth treatment of contemporary topics, allowing readers to learn about the experiences of First Nations peoples and their complex relationship with the rest of Canada."--

Identities -- Population profile of First Nations in the twenty-first century -- Indian Affairs/Aboriginal affairs and northern development Canada -- Economic growth and development -- Crime, justice, and victims -- The well-being of First Nations people -- Formal education : reading, writing, and assimilation -- Land, treaties, and claims -- The urbanization of First Nations people -- Aboriginal rights, self-government, and sovereignty

Canada has accepted immigrants since the turn of the century and has been a major player in the world wide movement of people. However, until the 1960s, most immigrants were white and from Western Europe. By the late 60s, Canada's immigration policy took on a more universalistic criteria and immigrants from around the world were able to enter. In 1971, Canada established a multicultural policy, reflecting the multi-ethnic composition of Canadian society. However, a quarter century later, economic and ideological pressures have forced the government of the day to rethink its immigration policy.The present paper reviews Canadian immigration policy and assesses the current situation. An analysis of the 1994 immigration consultation process is presented which led to the new changes in immigration policy. Recent changes in the organizational structure of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration and its policy are evaluated. The implications of the new immigration policy are discussed, particularly as it relates to Asian immigration.

Emphasis on the period since 1964. How well immigrants are received and adjust to Canadian society.