Aboriginal History: A Reader / Edition 2

by Kristin Burnett, Geoff Read

Overview

Combining contemporary articles with historical documents, this engaging reader examines the rich history of Canada's Aboriginal peoples through a thematic lens. The 31 articles - of which more than half are original to this volume - explore a diverse range of topics, including identity, treaties, spirituality, federal policy, residential schools, labour, and women's rights. Primary documents accompany each reading to provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the long and complex history of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples in Canada.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199015337
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/07/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Kristin Burnett is Associate Professor at Lakehead University.

Geoff Read is Assistant Professor at Huron University College.

Table of Contents

ContributorsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionIndigenous Histories, Kristin Burnett with Geoff Read1. World ViewsIntroductioni. Aboriginal History and Native Philosophy (NEW), Dennis H. McPherson and J. Douglas Rabbii. Indigenous Pedagogy: A Way Out of Dependence, Betty BastienGlossaryQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources2. Encountering EuropeansIntroductioni. Imagining a Distant New World, Daniel K. Richterii. Into the Arctic Archipelago: Edward Perry in Igloolik and the Shaman's Curse, Dorothy Harley Eberiii. Excerpt from an Interview with Rosie Iqallijuq, i. Louis Tapardjuk, Edited by Leah OtakQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources3. Treaties and Self-GovernanceIntroductioni. Canada's Treaty-Making Tradition (NEW), J.R. Millerii. Excerpt from The Treaties of Canada with the Indians of Manitoba and the North-West Territories, including the Negotiations on which they were based, and other information relating thereto, Alexander Morrisiii. Articles of Peace and Agreement: Annapolis Royal 1726 (NEW Primary Document)Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources4. War, Conflict, and SocietyIntroductioni. Slavery, the Fox Wars, and Limits of Alliance, Brett Rushforthii. Baptisms, 21 September 1713iii. Louis Vincent Sawatanen: A Life Forged by Warfare and Migration (NEW), Jonathan Lainey and Thomas Peaceiv. i. The Present State and Situation of the Indian Tribes in the Province of Quebec, May [20] 1779 (NEW Primary Document)Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources5. The Fur TradeIntroductioni. Wretched Fishers and Manly Men: The Meanings of Food in The Plateau Fur Trade (NEW), Elizabeth Vibertii. Report from Colville District, "Answers to Queries on Natural History," 1829, (NEW Primary Document), John Workiii. Innu Participation in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Fur Trade, 1888-1950 (NEW), Brian Gettleriv. Annual Report for the Department of Indian Affairs for the Year Ended March 31, 1920 (NEW Primary Document)Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources6. Locating Metis IdentityIntroductioni. Respecting Metis Nationhood and Self-Determination in Matters of Metis Identity (NEW), Adam Gaudryii. Metis Registration Guide: Fulfilling Canada's Promise (NEW Primary Document)iii. Only Pemmican Eaters? The International Press and Metis Identity, 1869-85, Geoff Read and Todd Webbiv. The Insurrection in Manitoba, Brisbane Courier (NEW Primary Document)Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources7. Federal and Provincial Indian PolicyIntroductioni. Dreaming in Liberal White: Canadian Indian Policy, 1913-2013, Hugh Shewellii. Civilizing Influences, Thomas Deasyiii. Indigenous Children and Provincial Child Welfare: The Sixties Scoop, Lori Chambersiv. A Legacy of Canadian Child Care: Surviving the Sixties Scoop (NEW Primary Document), Christine Smith (McFarlane)Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources8. Survivance, Identity, and the Indian ActIntroductioni. Identity, Non-Status Indians, and Federally Unrecognized Peoples, Bonita Lawrenceii. Indian Act, 1876, Sections 3(3)-3(6)iii. Stuck at the Border of the Reserve: Bill C-31 and the Impact on First Nations Women (Revised for 2e), Jaime Cidroiv. Excerpt from an Interview with Life History Respondent 12, Jaime CidroQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources9. Residential SchoolsIntroductioni. Always Remembering: Indian Residential Schools in Canada, Celia Haig-Brownii. Program of Studies for Indian School, 1897iii. Reflections on the Post-Residential School Settlement Agreement: Expressions of Reconciliation-Looking Back Forward Looking (Revised for 2e), Lorena Sekwan Fontaineiv. Excerpt from the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, May 2006Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources10. Religion, Culture, and the Peoples of the NorthIntroductioni. The Birth of a Catholic Inuit Community: The Transition to Christianity in Pelly Bay, NU, 1935-50, Cornelius H.W. Renie and Jarich Oostenii. Excerpt from Codex Historicus, 25 December 1940iii. Housing in the Northwest Territories: The Postwar Vision (NEW), Robert RobsonQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources11. The Economy and LabourIntroductioni. Vanishing the Indians: Aboriginal Labourers in Twentieth-Century British Columbia, John Lutzii. Excerpts from the Diary of Arthur Wellington Clah, John Lutziii. Colonialism at Work: Labour Placement Programs for Aboriginal Women in Post-war Canada, Joan Sangsteriv. Indian Girls Achieve Successful Careers-Pave Way for OthersQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources12. Indigenous Women, Strength, and ResilienceIntroductioni. Categories and Terrains of Exclusion: Constructing the "Indian Woman" in the Early Settlement Era in Western Canada, Sarah Carterii. "Mostly Just a Social Gathering: Anishinaabe Kwewak" and the Indian Homemakers' Club, 1945-1960 (NEW), Lianne C. Leddyiii. Constitution and Regulations for Indian Homemakers' Clubs (NEW Primary Document)iv. Making History: Elise Marie Knott - Canada's First Female Indian Elected Chief (Revised for 2ee), Cora Voyageurv. Excerpt from the Indian Act, 1951Questions for ConsiderationFurther Resources13. Health, the Environment, and Government PolicyIntroductioni. Industrial Fisheries and the Health of Local Communities in the Twentieth-Century Canadian Northwest, Liza Piperii. Letter from Chief Pierre Freezie to S.J. Bailey, 9 October 1950iii. Our Medicines: First Nations' Medical Practices and the Nanaimo Indian Hospital 1945-75, Laurie Meijer Dreesiv. Excerpt from an Interview with Violet Charlie, Laurie Meijer Dreesv. Government Policy, Food Insecurity, and Indigenous Peoples in Northern Canada (NEW), Kristin Burnett, Travis Hay, and Kelly Skinnervi. LAC, RG29, file 2989, Part 1- Directions for Feeding Indian Babies (NEW Primary Document), Mrs. Ruth CurriedQuestions for ConsiderationFurther Resources14. Treaties, Self-Governance, and Grassroots ActivismIntroductioni. A Tale of Two Visionsfor Canada: The Trilateral Agreement versus the Land Claims Policy (NEW), Shiri Pasternakii. Memorandum of Mutual Intent between the Algonquins of Barriere Lake and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canadaiii. Ally or Colonizer?: The Federal State, the Cree Nation, and the James Bay Agreement, Paul Rynardiv. Excerpt from Cree Regional Authority et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, 1991v. Recognition by Assimilation: Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights, Fisheries Privatization, and Community Resistance in Nova Scotia (Revised for 2e), Martha Stiegman and Sherry PictouQuestions for ConsiderationFurther ResourcesGlossary