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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer.

Bob Joseph

Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes.

Bob Joseph's book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo.

Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian.

He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. (FromIndigenous Relations Press)

Interviews with Bob Joseph

In 2015, Bob Joseph wrote a blog post about the surprising things people may not know about the Indian Act. It went viral, which inspired him to expand it into the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act.
Canadas progress on reconciling with past abuses and its current relationship with Indigenous people has been put to the test this week. Host Piya Chattophadyay speaks with Bob Joseph and Maurice Switzer about what real reconciliation should look like for individual Canadians and their governments.
Bob Joseph Jr on his bestselling book, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Recorded onstage at Calgary's Wordfest in October.