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Severing the Ties that Bind

- Government Repression of Indigenous Religious Ceremonies on the Prairies

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Beginning in 1885, the Department of Indian Affairs implemented a series of amendments to the Canadian Indian Act, designed to eliminate traditional forms of religious expression. Katherine Pettipas views the amendments as part of official support for the destruction of indigenous cultural systems. She presents a critical analysis of the administrative policies and considers the effects of government suppression of traditional religious activities on the whole spectrum of Aboriginal life.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780887556388
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 336
  • Udgivet:
  • 31. oktober 1994
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 333 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 9. december 2024

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Beginning in 1885, the Department of Indian Affairs implemented a series of amendments to the Canadian Indian Act, designed to eliminate traditional forms of religious expression. Katherine Pettipas views the amendments as part of official support for the destruction of indigenous cultural systems. She presents a critical analysis of the administrative policies and considers the effects of government suppression of traditional religious activities on the whole spectrum of Aboriginal life.

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