Canada, Indigenous Peoples, First Nations, Reclamation, Claims 

"There is an unconscious racism at work in Canada--an ignorance of Aboriginal [First Nations] 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. 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."--Publisher. 

Contents
PART I. TRUTH AND DENIAL. Truth, advocacy, and Aboriginal issues -- The new assimilation arguments -- Ending denial: acknowledging history and colonialism -- The media: sustaining stereotypes -- PART II. UNDERSTANDING ABORIGINAL ISSUES. Putting culture into the debates -- Being Aboriginal: identity -- Culture in the city -- Courts and claims: Aboriginal resource rights -- Sustainable economic development -- Hopeful signs: capacity building in health -- The third order: accountable Aboriginal governments -- Conclusion: The river 

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-205) and index.