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Community Development and the Arthur Laing Gang
1965-1967
From: Brotherhood to Nationhood
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In the sixth chapter of his biography, George Manuel begins his community development job for the Department of Indian Affairs, starting with training in Quebec City, before being placed in Duncan, BC. He and his wife Marceline also decide how to share caring for their children. The chapter describes his approach to his job and his insights gained from his work, as well as when he considers leaving the job.
Contributors
Peter McFarlane
Peter McFarlane is an author, journalist, and editor. His books include Northern Shadows: Canadians in Central America and Ancient Land, Ancient Sky: Following Canada’s Native Canoe Routes. He currently lives north of Montreal and is engaged in a number of writing and editing projects.
Doreen Manuel
Doreen Manuel (Secwepemc/Ktunaxa) comes from a long line of Indigenous oral historians and factual storytellers. She is an award-winning filmmaker and educator, the principal owner of Running Wolf Productions, and the director of the Bosa Centre for Film and Animation at Capilano University.