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Nation Within a Nation

Dependency and the Cree

Marie-Anik Gagné

Strongly opposed to abstract theories of social evolutionism, this book argues that First Nations have been forcibly brought into the orbit of world capitalism via "imperialization" and that this has caused economic subjection and oppression where freedom and strength could have been.

A careful look at the history behind aboriginal social dependency and some solidly-based directions for problem-solving.
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160 pages, index

Paperback ISBN: 1-551640-12-0 $19.99
Hardcover ISBN: 1-551640-13-9 $48.99

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@TITLE = A NATION WITHIN A NATION @SUBTITLE = Dependency and the Cree @AUTHOR = MARIE-ANIK GAGN @BULLET1 = When Whites meet Natives; battles fought and lost. @BULLET = Effects of dependency on First Nations people. @BULLET2 = The obstacles of economic development for First Nations. @AUTHOR = TABLE OF CONTENTS (includes) @CONTENTS = The Emergence of the Dependency Theory @CONTENTS = Becoming a Periphery: The James Bay Cree @CONTENTS = Effects of Dependency: On All First Nations @CONTENTS = Undeveloped vs Underdeveloped @CONTENTS = The James Bay Hydroelectric Project @CONTENTS = Solutions: Self-Determination The world is a place where excessive wealth and greed create poverty and injustice. When one party steals, another experiences loss and grief. In the case of Canadian First Nations, Marie-Anik Gagn argues, we have set the scene for a third world nation within a first. Strongly opposed to abstract theories of social evolutionism, this book argues that First Nations have been forcibly brought into the orbit of world capitalism via imperialization . This has caused their economic subjection and oppression where freedom and strength could have been. As a direct result, the First Nations have become dependant, lacking in self-reliance, and underdeveloped . To escape this vicious circle of helplessness, Gagn argues compellingly against assimilation and for cooperation and power-sharing within a forum of respect and good faith. Gagn's four-step proposal involves political institutions accountable to the aboriginal electorate; territorial bases for aboriginal groups; self-government of membership; and, ongoing fiscal support for increased social programmes and economic development. An end to dependency for aboriginal people a means to health and peaceful relations between First Nations and other settlers of this land. Marie-Anik Gagn is completing her doctorate in sociology at McGill University, Montral. Her research has ranged from studies in world dependency patterns, to family dynamics and illness, to the labour market. @TITLE = A NATION WITHIN A NATION @SUBTITLE = Dependency and the Cree @AUTHOR = Marie-Anik Gagn The world is a place where excessive wealth and greed create poverty and injustice. When one party steals, another experiences loss and grief. In the case of Canadian First Nations, Marie-Anik Gagn argues, we have set the scene for a Third World nation within a first. Strongly opposed to abstract theories of social evolutionism, this book eloquently argues that First Nations have been forcibly brought into the orbit of world capitalism via imperialization. This has caused their economic subjection and oppression where freedom and strength could have been. As a direct result, the First Nations have become dependant, underdeveloped, and lacking in self-reliance. To escape this vicious circle of helplessness, Gagn argues compellingly against assimilation and for co-operation and power-sharing within a forum of respect and good faith. Gagn's four-step proposal involves political institutions accountable to the aboriginal electorate; territorial bases for aboriginal groups; self-government; and ongoing fiscal support for increased social programs and economic development. Marie-Anik Gagn is completing her doctorate in sociology at McGill University, Montral. Her research has ranged from studies in world dependency patterns, to family dynamics and illness, to the labour market. @ISBN = Paperback ISBN: 1-551640-12-0 @ISBN = Hardcover ISBN: 1-551640-13-9