Jim Reynolds spent over four decades serving as legal counsel to First Nations in Canada, including thirteen years as general counsel for the Musqueam Band. Now retired from active practice, he writes on colonialism and Aboriginal law in Canada. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, where he also taught. His most recent books include Aboriginal Peoples and the Law: A Critical Introduction and From Wardship to Rights: The Guerin Case and Aboriginal Law. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

• Introduction1 Historical Overview2 The Essentials of the Empire3 Self-Rule and Despotism4 The Rulers and Their Rule5 Canadian Participation in the Empire6 Internal Colonialism in Canada7 Independence, Self-Government, and ReconciliationConclusionNotes; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

"Essential reading and reference source."- Books for School (49th Shelf) "Reynolds' book conveys a message that Canadians should hear and act upon."- Robin Fisher (The BC Review) "This is not a book of mere academic interest: it is driven by a deeply held commitment to ensure that all Canadians, particularly those of settler background, understand the ways in which colonialism has not only shaped but also inhibited movement towards meaningful reconciliation."- Andrew Buck, University of Victoria (BC Studies)

Jim Reynolds spent over four decades serving as legal counsel to First Nations in Canada, including thirteen years as general counsel for the Musqueam Band. Now retired from active practice, he writes on colonialism and Aboriginal law in Canada. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, where he also taught. His most recent books include Aboriginal Peoples and the Law: A Critical Introduction and From Wardship to Rights: The Guerin Case and Aboriginal Law. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

• Introduction1 Historical Overview2 The Essentials of the Empire3 Self-Rule and Despotism4 The Rulers and Their Rule5 Canadian Participation in the Empire6 Internal Colonialism in Canada7 Independence, Self-Government, and ReconciliationConclusionNotes; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

"Essential reading and reference source."- Books for School (49th Shelf) "Reynolds' book conveys a message that Canadians should hear and act upon."- Robin Fisher (The BC Review) "This is not a book of mere academic interest: it is driven by a deeply held commitment to ensure that all Canadians, particularly those of settler background, understand the ways in which colonialism has not only shaped but also inhibited movement towards meaningful reconciliation."- Andrew Buck, University of Victoria (BC Studies)

Jim Reynolds spent over four decades serving as legal counsel to First Nations in Canada, including thirteen years as general counsel for the Musqueam Band. Now retired from active practice, he writes on colonialism and Aboriginal law in Canada. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, where he also taught. His most recent books include Aboriginal Peoples and the Law: A Critical Introduction and From Wardship to Rights: The Guerin Case and Aboriginal Law. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

• Introduction1 Historical Overview2 The Essentials of the Empire3 Self-Rule and Despotism4 The Rulers and Their Rule5 Canadian Participation in the Empire6 Internal Colonialism in Canada7 Independence, Self-Government, and ReconciliationConclusionNotes; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

"Essential reading and reference source."- Books for School (49th Shelf) "Reynolds' book conveys a message that Canadians should hear and act upon."- Robin Fisher (The BC Review) "This is not a book of mere academic interest: it is driven by a deeply held commitment to ensure that all Canadians, particularly those of settler background, understand the ways in which colonialism has not only shaped but also inhibited movement towards meaningful reconciliation."- Andrew Buck, University of Victoria (BC Studies)