Is Canada ready to move on from the Indian Act?

Bob Joseph, author of Donner Prize-shortlisted book 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government, discusses his vision for dismantling the Indian Act while preserving the Crown's fiduciary duty to Indigenous Peoples. He explains how self-government agreements offer a path forward, drawing on examples like the Nisga'a treaty. Joseph addresses contentious issues around Aboriginal title in British Columbia, the duty to consult, and why working within Canada's constitutional framework—rather than abandoning it—remains essential for reconciliation and economic certainty.

This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Falice Chin - Host

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