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The first Canadians : a profile of Canada's Native people today
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Creators
Comeau, Pauline
Contributors
Santin, Aldo
Description
"This study tells the story of Canada's native (Indian) nations from 1969 to the present, covering the topics of reserves, urban Indians, economic development, healthcare, education, child welfare and justice."

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1550284789
Statement of Responsibility
Pauline Comeau and Aldo Santin.
Publication Information
Toronto : James Lorimer & Company
Physical Description
vi, 170 p. 24 cm.
Contents
Introduction -- 1. The White Paper -- 2. Reserves -- 3. Urban Indians -- 4. Self-government -- 5. Economic development -- 6. Health care -- 7. Education -- 8. Child welfare -- 9. Justice -- 10. Native organizations -- Postscript.
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