Focus on the sex equality rights of Aboriginal women in Canada. Drawing on her own struggle to have her children accorded Indian status, the author hightlights discriminatory provisions that persists in Bill C-31. She describes cases brought by Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis women's organizations to recognize their right to participate in shaping policies directed at them.
Focus on the importance of culture, community and racism in the removal of Aboriginal children from their homes and placement in non-Aboriginal foster and adoptive homes in Canada. Bunting reviews the statutory context, leading cases and academic commentary on race and culture as factors in assessing the best interests of the children.