The second edition of Diversity and First Nations Issues in Canada, by Darion Boyington, John Roberts, and Shahé Kazarian, continues to support college and university courses that combine elements of diversity issues in law enforcement and First Nations issues.

In Part I of the text, Roberts and Kazarian explore the basic concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and human rights in a Canadian context. A portrait emerges of the nature and scope of Canadian diversity, its benefits to our society, and the relationship between law enforcement and diverse Canadian communities. The influence of human rights legislation on people's individual and collective rights and freedoms, and its interaction with law enforcement, are discussed. Students gain an understanding of cultural and religious diversity, and a greater awareness of topics that include family violence, mental health issues, and developmental disabilities. Part I concludes with an in-depth examination of the efforts of Canadian police services both to diversify the face of policing itself and to increase the diversity competency of their officers.

Part II of the text, written by Darion Boyington, begins by contrasting pre-contact First Nations and European cultures, laying the foundation necessary for understanding their past and present relations. The treaty process is explored, followed by an examination of the residential school system and its devastating legacy. The effects of Aboriginal people's long history of mistreatment in Canada, which continue to be felt to this day, are considered in chapters on socio-economic issues, current disputes over land, and the involvement of Aboriginal people with the criminal justice system. As the fastest-growing segment of the Canadian population, Aboriginal people still experience inequalities in critical areas compared with other Canadians and, despite positive changes, the situation remains urgent. As the author illustrates, the future promises both new challenges and opportunities to overcome existing ones.

• Updated statistics reflect the most recent figures available
• Revisions to the table of contents and text enhance the presentation and clarity of existing material
• End-of-chapter questions allow students to assess their understanding as they progress through the text
• Updated appendix materials in Part II promote student engagement with topical issues
• Expanded and updated instructor's resources include answers to end-of-chapter questions, teaching notes, PowerPoints, and a new test bank
• Extensive coverage of the latest inward and outward initiatives by Canadian police services to diversify the face of policing and build stronger relationships with the communities they serve
• Updated discussion of current diversity- and rights-related issues, including the tension between religious accommodation and the secular "one-law-for-all" approach, the challenge of family violence in some immigrant communities, and policing the G20 summit
• Completely revised and updated discussion of Canada's largest visible minority populations
• Expanded section on intellectual and developmental disabilities
• New coverage of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSAA), the compensation process for residential school survivors, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
• Completely revised chapter on socio-economic issues currently facing Aboriginal people in Canada today covers education, income and labour market participation, mental and physical health issues, substance abuse and addiction, and language and culture
• New content covering the Specific Claims Tribunal Act and the Specific Claims Tribunal
• Analysis of the crisis in Hobbema, Alberta, and an examination of the problem of Aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system

Part I: Diversity

• Chapter 1: A Portrait of Canadian Diversity
• Chapter 2: Human Rights and Freedoms
• Chapter 3: Cultural Diversity
• Chapter 4: Religious Diversity
• Chapter 5: Family Violence, Mental Health Issues, and Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 6: Policing with Diversity Competency

Part II: First Nations

• Chapter 7: Creation and Contact
• Chapter 8: Western Expansion and Treaties
• Chapter 9: Residential Schools
• Chapter 10: Socio-economic Issues
• Chapter 11: Issues over Land
• Chapter 12: Aboriginal People and the Criminal Justice System

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