Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1882. Fourth Report: Being an appeal for justice to the Indians of Canada - Softcover

H Bryce, P

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9374596059 ISBN 13: 9789374596050

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A chill lingers in the air of early twentieth-century Ottawa, where official reports and urgent letters gather dust while lives are quietly upended. Against the backdrop of Canada's vast, often unforgiving landscape, a determined voice rises to expose a grave injustice-one that would shape the course of indigenous rights in Canada for generations. This work stands as a searing indictment of the Canadian government's policies towards First Nations communities, tracing the devastating impact of residential schools and the systemic neglect of indigenous health. With precision and moral clarity, it lays bare the mechanisms of colonial history in Canada, drawing on first-hand evidence to reveal how bureaucratic indifference perpetuated suffering among the indigenous peoples of Canada. The narrative moves beyond statistics, capturing the human cost of policies that were designed not merely to assimilate but to erase. Through unflinching documentation, it offers a rare, contemporary account of the struggle for justice, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Canadian indigenous history, social justice in Canada, and the ongoing fight for dignity and recognition. The writing is measured yet urgent, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the nation's past and the roots of injustice against indigenous peoples. Its relevance endures, not only as a historical non-fiction account but as a touchstone for those seeking to understand the deeper currents shaping Canada's relationship with its First Nations. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9374596059
• ISBN 13: 9789374596050
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 22