Canada: Disconcerting Use Of Term “Aboriginal” Unveiled In Announcement Of New Federal Cabinet

Canada: Disconcerting Use Of Term “Aboriginal” Unveiled In Announcement Of New Federal Cabinet   The subtle name change of the former Department of Indian and Northern Affairs made in Prime Minister Harper‘s announcement of the new federal cabinet raises significant concerns. The announcement stated the Honourable John Duncan would remain as the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development –a name change substituting the term “Indian”, which has specific legal and historical...

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