Canada is more than a single country. Within its borders lie many other countries - the First Nations of Canada's aboriginal people. This book takes readers on a tour of five very different First Nations reserves, introducing the issues that face - and the hopes that inspire - Indigenous leaders and reserve residents. Written before the armed Mohawk uprising at Oka in the summer of 1990, Indian Country was initially acclaimed for its insights into the aspirations and the mounting anger of aboriginal leaders. After Oka, it was praised for its prescience. Now, a new final section describes the indelible effects of the events of the tumultuous summer of 1990 on attitudes and politics throughout Canada.

"With a section written after Oka"--Cover.

Visiting the Indians -- Norway House, Manitoba -- Opinions: Thomas Berger -- Kahnawake, Quebec -- Opinions: Dr. Lloyd Barber -- Cape Mudge, British Columbia -- All Is Politics; All Is Words -- Opinions: Keith Penner -- Tobique, New Brunswick -- Opinions: George Erasmus -- Onigaming, Ontario -- Indian Country -- Epilogue: Indian Country 1991.