An overview of settler colonialism and the pathway to decolonization
and reconciliation from an indigenous perspective
Written in an accessible style and ideal for classroom use, Arrows in a
Quiver provides an overview of Indigenous-settler relations, including
how land is central to Indigenous identity and how the Canadian state
marginalizes Indigenous people. Illustrating the various "arrows in a
quiver" that Indigenous people use to fight back, such as grassroots
organizing, political engagement, and the courts, Frideres situates
"settler colonialism" historically and explains why decolonization
requires a fundamental transformation of long-standing government policy
for reconciliation to occur. The historical, political, and social
context provided by this text offers greater understanding and theorizes
what the effective devolution of government power might look like.
"A useful introduction to Indigenous issues, especially for
post-secondary students in Canada." --Jonathan Dewar, co-editor of
Cultivating Canada: Reconciliation through the Lens of Cultural
Diversity