Wise Practices: Exploring Indigenous Economic Justice and Self-Determination

Indigenous peoples in Canada are striving for greater economic prosperity and political self-determination, and this collection provides insights grounded in lived experience. It focuses on specific legal, economic, and political practices and includes research from interviews with Indigenous political and business leaders. The volume offers readers a broad scope of perspectives, incorporating contemporary thought on Indigenous law and legal orders, the impact of state law on Indigenous peoples, theories and practices of economic development, and grounded practices of governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Indigenous peoples in Canada are tirelessly working towards achieving greater economic prosperity and political self-determination. In order to gain a deeper understanding of their challenges and aspirations, this collection delves into specific legal, economic, and political practices, while also incorporating research from interviews with Indigenous political and business leaders. By focusing on lived experiences, Wise Practices aims to provide insights that are grounded in the realities faced by these communities.

The book addresses critical topics such as economic justice and self-determination, exploring the barriers and challenges that individuals and communities encounter in pursuing these goals. Rather than relying on broad empirical findings, Wise Practices takes a unique approach by examining the issues through the particular experiences of individuals and communities.

The choice to focus on specific legal and governance practices is a deliberate departure from idealized theorizing and represents a significant step forward in the field of scholarship. This volume offers readers a comprehensive range of perspectives, encompassing contemporary thought on Indigenous law and legal orders, the impact of state law on Indigenous peoples, theories and practices of economic development, and grounded practices of governance.

While the authors cover a diverse range of topics, each chapter sheds light on how Indigenous practices of law and governance contribute to the social and economic development of Indigenous peoples. By highlighting the successes and struggles of these communities, Wise Practices provides valuable insights into the ongoing journey towards greater equality and self-determination.

This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada and the ongoing efforts to promote their well-being and prosperity.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487525651