Canada: All Canadians Should Recognize Racial Discrimination Underpinning The Indian Act

Canada: All Canadians Should Recognize Racial Discrimination Underpinning The Indian Act   The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. Canada exercises authority over a people with the only raced-based legislation in this country. First Nations have a connection to this day that is a shameful reminder to Canada that change is needed.   First Nation Chief and Councils across this country deal with the sad reality that segregation of a...

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