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Indigenous Relations – Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality written by Bob Joseph with Cynthia F. Joseph, is a 190-page book and companion to 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality. Indigenous Relations is written by leading cultural sensitivity trainer, Bob Joseph, who is a member of the Gwawaenuk Nation. Indigenous Relations offers practical insights, tips and suggestions to support the goal of reconciliation in business and personal relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This book provides insight into common issues experienced by Indigenous Peoples and communities. Premised on an understanding and respect of cultural differences, it frames reconciliation in a journey of learning and discovery to carry the responsibility of the legacy and outcomes of policies of the Indian Act for a better future. Indigenous Relations focuses on the 94 Calls to Action in the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Final Report, Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future. This book pairs ‘intention’ with ‘doing’ Reconciliation. This comprehensive overview of Indigenous identity, cultural diversity, governance structures, worldviews, treaties, myth vs. reality form a strong position for reconciliation. Appendices include Pledges of Reconciliation, terminology and guidelines for usage, a glossary, additional resources, notes to the text, index, a note about the authors and information about Indigenous corporate training. Recommended book for secondary schools (Civics and Citizenship 10), public and academic libraries.