21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act

“Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussions on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer, Bob Joseph.

The Indian Act, after over 140 years, continues to shape, control, and constrain the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many stereotypes that persist. Bob Joseph’s book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo. Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance—and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act’s cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation.”

For further details, visit Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. They also have further resources for understanding both this document as well as further understandings helpful to take part in our Truth and Reconciliation agenda in the UCC.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Since 1876, the Indian Act has structured the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples with profound repercussions. And though the act is well known, its detailed contents may not be. The Agenda welcomes Bob Joseph, founder of Indigenous Corporate Training, a firm specializing in cultural relations instruction, to discuss his book, "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality."

21 Things You Didn't Know About the Indian Act Presentation

If you want to understand the impact the Indian Act has had and continues to have on Indigenous Peoples, listen to Bob Joseph as he talks about his national bestseller 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act. This book launch was hosted by Reverend Dan Chambers and the Reconciliation Team of St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church and drew over 400 registration.