Severing the Ties That Bind Government Repression of Indigenous Religious Ceremonies on the Prairies |
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| Author:
| Pettipas, Katherine |
| Series title: | Manitoba Studies in Native History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88755-638-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1994 |
| Publisher: | University of Manitoba Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.