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Indigenous Rights in One Minute

By (author): Bruce McIvor

Internationally renowned as an expert in Aboriginal law and an advocate for Indigenous rights, Bruce McIvor delivers concise, essential information for Canadians committed to truth and reconciliation.

A shortage of trustworthy information continues to frustrate Canadians with best intentions to fulfill Canada’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. To meet this demand, lawyer and historian Bruce McIvor provides concise, plain answers to 100 essential questions being asked by Canadians across the country.

During his nearly three decades advocating for Indigenous rights and teaching Aboriginal law, McIvor has recorded the fundamental questions that Canadians from all corners of society have asked to advance reconciliation: Why do Indigenous people have special rights? What is the Doctrine of Discovery? Who are the Métis? Why was the Calder decision important? What is reconciliation? McIvor supplies the answers Canadians are looking for by scrapping the technical language that confuses the issues, and speaks directly to everyone looking for straight answers. Throughout, McIvor shares his perspective on why reconciliation as envisioned by the courts and Canadian governments frustrates Indigenous people and what needs to change to overcome the impasse. McIvor’s explanations of complex legal issues demonstrate a unique mix of a deep knowledge of the law, the ability to write clearly and concisely, practical experience from the frontlines of advocating for First Nations in courtrooms and at negotiation tables across the country, and a profound passion for justice rooted in his work and personal history.

To ensure the country’s reconciliation project progresses from rhetoric to reality, ordinary Canadians need straightforward answers to fundamental questions. McIvor provides the answers and context to support a thoughtful and respectful national conversation about reconciliation and the fulfillment of Canada’s commitment to a better future for Indigenous people.

AUTHOR

Bruce McIvor

Dr. Bruce McIvor is recognized nationally and internationally as one of Canada’s leading lawyers in Indigenous law. Bruce represents First Nations across Canada and teaches at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law. His great-grandparents took Métis scrip at Red River in Manitoba. He is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation.


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According to Treaty Elders the word for truth in nhiyawwin is tpwwin which means speaking with precision and accuracy While many legal texts are accurate they lack Bruce McIvors precise understanding of what Indigenous peoples need to know about Indigenous rights This book is tpwwin


Dr Kathy Walker Treaty Commissioner Saskatchewan

If ever there was a book that needed to be in every school library and bookshop in Canada its Indigenous Rights in One Minute Bruce McIvors ability to make the information accessible to a broad nonlegal audience will help dispel myths clarify misunderstandings and give Canadians the tools they need to help advance reconciliation


Dr Pamela Palmater author of ltemgtWarrior Life Indigenous Resistance and Resurgenceltemgt

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Dimensions:

224 Pages
8.5in * 5.5in * 0.625in
0.8lb

Published:

May 13, 2025

Publisher:

Nightwood Editions

ISBN:

9780889714885

Book Subjects:

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Indigenous Studies

Language:

eng

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