Reconciliation Exploration Circle: Book Study: 21 Things…About the Indian Act Nov.15
KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle urges everyone to sign up for this free upcoming book study offered by the Pacific Mountain Region’s Leadershift: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act with Bob Joseph (Sun Nov 15, 2020) Free Online Book Study https://www.leadershiftpm.ca/upcoming/21-things-11-15
You might know that the Indian Act was responsible for creating reserves and introducing residential schools. But who knew that in 1930 it became an offence for pool room owners to allow admission to First Nations people? When asked “Was there really validity to the dangers of pocket billiards?” Author Joseph said “I’m not sure, I think we were just better snooker players.” This book is a down-to-earth introduction to a complicated topic.