CATALOG COPY (SUBMITTED JULY 6) Lynda Gray First Nations 101 A lively and informative primer on First Nations issues. *** Author Lynda Gray, a member of the Tsimshian Nation, uses the 101 format as a jumping-off point for an animated discussion of First Nations issues. Gray has faced many of the challenges identified in First Nations 101, and she writes in the first person, often drawing on her own experience and bringing her wry sense of humour to bear.

In chapters such as "Free stuff," "Taxes" and "Appropriate Questions to Ask a First Nations Person," Gray takes the reader on an absorbing journey, overturning misperceptions and debunking common stereotypes as she goes. Released to coincide with National Aboriginal Month in Canada, the book will appeal to aboriginal and non-aboriginal readers alike. Presented in a lively format with sidebars, "top 10" lists" and eye-catching typography, it includes:

" A "class syllabus" that covers some essential First Nations history " More than 100 short entries, each with resources, on such topics as treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, self-governance, child welfare, alcohol and drugs, and language preservation " A call for all Canadians to work towards true reconciliation between First Nations and non-First Nations people

A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book will go to the fundraising campaign for the Vancouver Native Youth Centre. *** Lynda Gray has worked in the field of community development since obtaining a bachelor of social work in 1999 and is currently executive director of the Urban Native Youth Association. Her writing has appeared in various publications, including the Georgia Straight. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

aboriginal studies June 2011 Trade paper isbn: 978-1-55365-547-3 cdn $22.95 Trim tk o tk pages 10 b&w illustrations Rights held: World

Lynda Gray is a member of the Tsimshian Nation. She has worked in the field of community development since obtaining a Bachelor of Social Work in 1999 and is currently executive director of the Urban Native Youth Association. As a First Nations woman who grew up in the inner city, where she raised her two children, she has faced many of the challenges identified in First Nations 101. Her writing has appeared in various publications, including the Georgia Straight. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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