A review by natoushki
Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call by Arthur Manuel

5.0

A powerful, readable account of Indigenous activism in Canada and Arthur Manuel's (and his fellow activists') tireless fight for Indigenous sovereignty, land, and rights. Manuel writes openly and honestly about his own experiences as an activist, including the toll it took on his own personal life - this vulnerability makes for a particularly impactful read. He also eloquently details the pervasive, intentional, pernicious, consistent violence of the Canadian state against Indigenous peoples. I greatly appreciated this book for its wealth of education & historical documentation (especially since I know very little about Canadian history, let alone Indigenous history). Manuel's conviction and lifelong dedication (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-aboriginal-leader-arthur-manuel-fought-tirelessly-for-rights/article33679268/) are humbling and inspiring - I highly recommend this book.