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Exposing the Dark Underbelly of Canadian History: Canada and Colonial Genocide

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For generations, the myth of Canada as a peaceable nation has served as a comforting narrative for its citizens. However, the uncomfortable truth lies hidden beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered.

Canada and Colonial Genocide

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In his groundbreaking work, "Canada and Colonial Genocide," Indigenous historian and scholar Dr. Alfred Norris shatter this myth, exposing the dark underbelly of Canadian history and its role in the systemic eradication of Indigenous peoples.

The Shocking Truth

Dr. Norris meticulously documents Canada's involvement in a series of policies and practices that amounted to nothing short of genocide. Starting with the forcible removal of Indigenous children from their homes and their placement in horrific residential schools, the government aimed to strip them of their language, culture, and identity.

These schools were hotbeds of abuse, both physical and mental. Children suffered malnutrition, disease, and sexual violence, while their cultural practices were mercilessly suppressed. The trauma inflicted upon these innocent lives left generations with lasting scars.

Forced Assimilation and Cultural Destruction

The residential schools were just one part of Canada's larger agenda of forced assimilation. Indigenous peoples were denied basic rights, such as the right to vote and own property. Their traditional lands were stolen and their way of life was systematically destroyed.

The government went to great lengths to eradicate Indigenous culture. Traditional ceremonies and languages were banned, and Indigenous spiritual leaders were persecuted. The goal was to create a homogenized society, where the original inhabitants of the land were relegated to the margins.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission

In recent years, the truth about Canada's colonial genocide has begun to surface. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established to investigate the horrors of the residential school system and its lasting impact.

After years of hearings and gathering testimonies, the TRC released its final report in 2015. The report confirmed the systemic nature of the genocide and outlined 94 calls to action to address the wrongs of the past and promote reconciliation.

Canada's Moral Imperative

Dr. Norris's book serves as a stark reminder of Canada's moral imperative to acknowledge and address the colonial genocide that it has perpetrated against Indigenous peoples.

It is imperative that Canadians confront this painful history and take concrete steps towards reconciliation. This includes implementing the TRC's calls to action, providing adequate reparations to survivors, and working to dismantle the systemic racism that continues to marginalize Indigenous peoples.

Canada and Colonial Genocide is a powerful and eye-opening work that challenges the myth of Canada as a peaceable nation. By uncovering the shocking truth about Canada's role in the systematic eradication of Indigenous peoples, Dr. Norris forces us to confront the dark underbelly of our history and take collective responsibility for the future.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, Indigenous rights, and the fight against genocide. It is a call to action, a plea for justice and reconciliation, and a reminder that the path to a just and equitable society begins with acknowledging and addressing the wrongs of the past.

Free Download your copy of Canada and Colonial Genocide today and join the movement for truth, reconciliation, and a better future for all Canadians.

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About the Author

Dr. Alfred Norris is an Indigenous historian and scholar. He is a member of the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake and a professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Norris is a leading expert on Canadian colonialism, Indigenous rights, and the history of residential schools.

Canada and Colonial Genocide

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