The First Peoples in Quebec, Three Volumes

Volume I: [viii], i-iii, [i], iv-xii, 1-302. Bright orange, card wrappers with black cloth book binding tape on spine. Some wear to binding at spine, with quires under visible at top and bottom because of tears. Still tightly bound. Some minor creasing and foxing to wrappers. Volume II: [iv], i-vi, 1-241. Dark orange card wrappers, with black cloth book binding tape. Tape at top and bottom of spine is torn, revealing quires underneath, but remains tightly bound. Some minor staining and creasing. Volume III: [vi], i-iv, pp. 1-262. Dark orange/brown card wrappers bound with black cloth book binding tape. Binding tape at bottom of spine is torn, revealing quires beneath, but still tightly bound. Small area of highlighting on page 2. Large area of fading or discolouration on the front and back covers. A study of Indigenous peoples in Quebec prepared at the North American Studies Institute for the Institute of the Indians of Quebec by Thunderbird Press. The contents of the three volumes are as follows: Volume I: History, Culture, Geography, Population Introduction I. Early History of the Indians 1497-1600 1600-1700 1700-1763 Summary II. Introduction French and British Policies 1680's-1763 1763-1945 Notes on the Indian Affairs Branch: 1860-1966 III. Recent History: A Sketch Effects of World War II and the Cold War New Government Policies Formation of Provincial and National Indian Organizations The White Paper, 1969 - "Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy" Quebec's Recent History Appendices I. Indians of Quebec Association II. List of Chiefs and Band Managers III. Laurentian Alliance of Metis and Non-status Indians Volume II: Economics, Housing, Education, Health Chapter One: Economics Introduction Factors Affecting Economic Development Role of Indian Affairs in Economic Development Occupational Survey Feasibility Studies Financing - The Individual Financing - The Community The Social Aid Programme Recommendations for Economic Development Appendicies Chapter Two: Housing Housing Housing Programmes Proposed Housing Programme Conclusion Chapter Three: Education Historical Issues in Indian Education Educational System in Quebec Indian Education in Quebec Types of School Facilities Education - Facts and Figures Conclusion Manitou Community College at La Macaza Appendices Chapter Four: Health Health In Quebec Chapter Five: The Inuit To-Day Inuit Settlements Settlement Names Introduction Population Characteristics The Economic Situation Housing Education Appendix Bibliography Volume III: Indian Active, Native Rights, Reserve Land Transactions, A Report on the James Bay Project Chapter One: The Native People of Quebec and the Law Introduction I: The Indian Act A Summary of the Sections of the Indian Act II: Aboriginal Rights III: The Division of Legislative Powers Concerning Hunting and Fishing Rights IV: Mineral and Other Rights V: Provincial Sales Tax VI: The Right to Vote in Quebec Provincial Elections VII: Establishment of Reserve Lands in Quebec Map of Location and Creation of Reserves Land Transactions Appendix Bibliography Chapter Two: The Proposed James Bay Hydro-Electric Project Introductory Notes I. Social and Economic Effects of Proposed Hydro-Electric Development II. Possible Effects of the James Bay Project on the Environment III. James Bay Court Injunction Hearing Bibliography Maps Quebec, 1763 Quebec, 1774 Quebec, 1889 Quebec, 1912 Location and Creation of Reserves in Quebec The Scope of the James Bay Hydro-Electric Project La Grande Hydro-Electric Development Project Including nine page type-written text called "Canada: A True Story.".…