The best concise yet comprehensive introduction to issues facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada today.

Indigenous Peoples in the Twenty-First Century provides a crucial examination of the lasting legacy and modern impacts of colonialism still felt by contemporary Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Framed within a historical context, this third edition offers an in-depth treatment of contemporary topics, allowing readers to learn about the experiences of Indigenous Peoples and their complex relationship with the rest of Canada.

James S. Frideres' profile page

James S. Frideres is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Calgary. During his tenure, he was the Director of the International Indigenous Studies program and held the Chair in Ethnic Studies. Over the past two decades, Frideres has been a major researcher in the area of Indigenous Studies. His numerous articles on Indigenous identity, language, and health have contributed to the base knowledge of the discipline. He has worked with a number of Indigenous communities in supporting their research efforts and worked on land use policies in the Treaty 8 area. Frideres was one of the founders of the pan-Canadian Aboriginal Knowledge Learning Centre that was established in 2005. He has served on the editorial board of several journals and is also the author of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, 9e (with Rene Gadacz), published by Pearson.

"This is a truthful and thoughtful book that provides relevant information about current issues with strong, grounded linkage to the past." --Christina Zupo, University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College

"Trying to teach a course that encompasses the histories and issues of a colonized population in 36 hours is a tremendous challenge. I am grateful to have the Frideres' text to guide our learning journey." --David D. Varis, University of Prince Edward Island