by Mary-Ellen Kelm (Editor), Keith Smith (Editor)

Through an analysis of thirty-five sources pertaining to the Indian Act--addressing governance, gender, enfranchisement, and land--the authors provide readers with a much better understanding of this pivotal piece of legislation, as well as insight into the dynamics involved in its creation and maintenance.

Author Biography

Mary-Ellen Kelm is Canada Research Chair and Professor in the Department of History at Simon Fraser University.
Keith D. Smith teaches in the Departments of Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies and History at Vancouver Island University.