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Children of the broken treaty : Canada's lost promise and one girl's dream
 

Children of the broken treaty : Canada's lost promise and one girl's dream
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2015
Book
Related School
St. Anne's (ON)
Creators
Angus, Charlie
Description
"Children of the Broken Treaty exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country's history. The movement was inspired by Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree woman George Stroumboulopoulos named as one of 'five teenage girls in history who kicked ass.'

All Shannen wanted was a decent education. She found an ally in Charlie Angus, who had no idea she was going to change his life and inspire others to change the country.

Based on extensive documentation assembled from Freedom of Information requests, Angus establishes a dark, unbroken line that extends from the policies of John A. Macdonald to the government of today. He provides chilling insight into how Canada--through breaches of treaties, broken promises, and callous neglect--deliberately denied First Nations children their basic human rights"--publisher's website.

Subjects

Koostachin, Shannen, 1994-2010.

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9780889774018; 0889774013
Statement of Responsibility
Charlie Angus.
Publication Information
Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press
Physical Description
xix, 324 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Part I: The shadow of St. Anne's -- Part II: Fire and water, 2004-06 -- Part III: Attawapiskat School campaign, 2007-09 -- Part IV: Shannen's dream, 2010 -- Part V: Canada's Katrina moment, 2011-12 -- Part VI: The future is now, 2012-15.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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