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Social Science Native American Studies

Ending Denial

Understanding Aboriginal Issues

by (author) Wayne Warry

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2008
Category
Native American Studies, Colonialism & Post-Colonialism, Discrimination & Race Relations
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551116921
    Publish Date
    Mar 2007
    List Price
    $28.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781442600058
    Publish Date
    Sep 2008
    List Price
    $26.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442606784
    Publish Date
    Sep 2008
    List Price
    $27.95

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There is an unconscious racism at work in Canada—an ignorance of Aboriginal peoples and culture that breeds indifference to, and ambivalence about, Aboriginal poverty and ill health. Warry examines conservative arguments and mainstream views that promote assimilation and integration as the solution to Aboriginal marginalization. He argues that we must acknowledge our denial of colonialism in order to reach a deeper understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and identity, both on and off the reserve. Only then can we fully recognize Aboriginal peoples' rights and the path to self-determination.

In short related essays Warry counters arguments found in mainstream academic and popular writing and critiques conservative attitudes from a perspective informed by social science research. From this viewpoint he examines colonialism and history, land claims and resource rights, culture and contemporary identity, urban Aboriginal communities, and the nature of self-government and Aboriginal citizenship.

About the author

Wayne Warry is an applied medical anthropologist and Associate Professor of Anthropology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He has 20 years experience working with and for various Aboriginal organizations, First Nations, Tribal Councils, and government ministries. He is the author of Ending Denial: Understanding Aboriginal Issues (University of Toronto Press, 2007).

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