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Depuis sa création en 1876, la Loi sur les Indiens a dicté et restreint la vie et les possibilités des peuples autochtones, et se trouve à l’origine de nombreux stéréotypes. Le livre de Bob Joseph paraît à un moment charnière du processus de réconciliation, alors que la prise de conscience, tant au sein des communautés autochtones que non autochtones, atteint son apogée. Bob Joseph analyse comment les peuples autochtones peuvent retrouver l’autonomie gouvernementale, l’autodétermination et l’autosuffisance, et pourquoi cela contribuerait à faire du Canada un meilleur pays pour tous. Il analyse les enjeux complexes entourant la Loi sur les Indiens et montre pourquoi il est essentiel de comprendre l’héritage cruel et irréversible de cette loi pour que le pays puisse avancer vers une véritable réconciliation.

From the bestselling author of 21 Things™ You May Not Know About the Indian Act comes a powerful new book on dismantling the Indian Act and advancing Indigenous self-governance.

Bob Joseph’s 21 Things™ You May Not Know About the Indian Act captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of Canadians by shining a light on the Indian Act and the problems associated with it. In that book, readers learned that the Consolidated Indian Act of 1876 has controlled the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada for generations, and despite its objective to assimilate Indians into the economic and political mainstream, it has had the opposite effect: segregation. They live under different laws and on different lands.

People came away from that book with questions such as "Can we get rid of the Indian Act?" and "What would that look like? Would self-government work?" These are timely questions, given that 2026 will mark 150 years since the Consolidated Indian Act of 1876. The short answer to these questions is, yes, we can dismantle the Act, and there are current examples of self-government arrangements that are working.

With his trademark wisdom, humility, and deep understanding, Bob Joseph shows us the path forward in 21 Things™ You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act, in which Indigenous self-governance is already happening and not to be feared—and negotiating more such arrangements, sooner rather than later, is an absolute necessity.

21 Things™ You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act is a call to action. Join the conversation now.

A timely sequel to the bestselling 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act—and an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples.

We are all treaty people. But what are the everyday impacts of treaties, and how can we effectively work toward reconciliation if we’re worried our words and actions will unintentionally cause harm?

Hereditary chief and leading Indigenous relations trainer Bob Joseph is your guide to respecting cultural differences and improving your personal relationships and business interactions with Indigenous Peoples. Practical and inclusive, Indigenous Relations interprets the difference between hereditary and elected leadership, and why it matters; explains the intricacies of Aboriginal Rights and Title, and the treaty process; and demonstrates the lasting impact of the Indian Act, including the barriers that Indigenous communities face and the truth behind common myths and stereotypes perpetuated since Confederation.

Indigenous Relations equips you with the necessary knowledge to respectfully avoid missteps in your work and daily life, and offers an eight-part process to help business and government work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples—benefitting workplace culture as well as the bottom line. Indigenous Relations is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to improve their cultural competency and undo the legacy of the Indian Act.

"Having recently completed training with Indigenous Corporate Training, I'm pleased to see the materials and supporting information book updated to address the evolving nature of relationships, modern treaties, the evolving legal climate, and shifts in engagement and consultation activities when working with First Nations. Having taken this course years ago, the new material is valuable in understanding the evolution of First Nations' application of rights and title cases across Canada's legal system."

--Christine Boehringer

Whether you're just starting out or want to increase your knowledge, Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® is written to support people in their Indigenous relations endeavours. The fourth edition has additional content and a fresh look inside and out.

This book will provide readers with opportunities to:

- See both sides of the debate on Indigenous Peoples' rights, title and treaties

- Understand the difference between "Indigenous" and "Aboriginal"

- Sift through the rhetoric to find creative solutions to workplace challenges

- Become familiar with terminology and interpersonal communications by learning what to say and what not to say to be respectful

- Learn business reasons for governments and organizations to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous Peoples

- Explore individual and organizational strategies for Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®

- Learn critical legal and practical information on consultation and accommodation