Loved itthis one that I read and loved a couple years ago, 21 Things You May Up on the Indian Act.
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21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act (2018)
Others: Positive A guide to understanding the Indian Act and its impact on generations of Indigenous Peoples, as well as an examination of how Indigenous Peoples can return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance.
- ISBN:
- 9780995266520
- Length:
- 160 pages
Genres: nonfiction
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