This visionary manifesto, first published in 1999, has significantly improved our understanding of First Nations' issues. Taiaiake Alfred calls for the indigenous peoples of North America to move beyo
A member of the Mohawk Nation, Alfred (Indigenous Governance Programs, U. of Victoria), examines the journey taken by indigenous people who have overcome their colonial identities and restored their l
In 2008 the Canadian government apologized to the victims of the notorious Indian residential school system, and established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission whose goal was to mend the deep rifts
