# Is Canada ready to move on from the Indian Act?

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Published: 2026-05-11T15:33:05+00:00
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## Resource

Bob Joseph, author of  Donner Prize-shortlisted book   21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government , discusses his vision for dismantling the Indian Act while preserving the Crown's fiduciary duty to Indigenous Peoples. He explains how self-government agreements offer a path forward, drawing on examples like the Nisga'a treaty. Joseph addresses contentious issues around Aboriginal title in British Columbia, the duty to consult, and why working within Canada's constitutional framework—rather than abandoning it—remains essential for reconciliation and economic certainty. This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation. The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Falice Chin - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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