Ending Denial: Understanding Aboriginal Issues

Warry, Wayne

ISBN 10: 1442600055 / ISBN 13: 9781442600058

Published by University of Toronto Press, Canada, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ending Denial: Understanding Aboriginal Issues
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442600055
• ISBN 13: 9781442600058
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 1.27W x 15.24H x 22.81D centimeters 1.27 centimeters width by 15.24 centimeters height by 22.81 centimeters depth
• Weight: 295 grams

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Synopsis

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).