Opinion: Why did Canada fail to respect Indigenous societies?
Author of the article: Calgary Herald Publishing date: May 29, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 5 minute read • Until recently, the majority of Canadians argued that European "civilization" must replace Indigenous culture. In his new book Seen but Not Seen, historian Donald B. Smith explores the history of Indigenous marginalization and why non-Indigenous Canadians failed to recognize Indigenous societies and cultures as worthy of respect. Photo by ANDRE FORGET /QMI AGENCY file Article content I was born in Toronto in 1946 and grew up in Oakville, halfway between the cities of Ham...