Homeland for the Cree
Author | : Richard Frank Salisbury |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1986 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780773505506 |
ISBN-13 | : 0773505504 |
Rating | : 4/5 (504 Downloads) |
Download or read book Homeland for the Cree written by Richard Frank Salisbury and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1986 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares Cree society in 1971 with that society a decade later. Analyzes the nature of the changes that took place as a result of the James Bay hydroelectric project and resultant impact on the Cree Indians of the area. Shows why the experience of the Cree with economic development has been positive. Provides a detailed portrait of a contemporary native society and suggests valuable guidelines for any agency working to negotiate an accord between native peoples and government.