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This is the FINAL reflection in the 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act Virtual Pilgrimage offered by Rev. John from St. Andrew's Guelph. It reflects upon the entire journey from the beginning and the parting thoughts from Bob Joseph (the author) on our way forward.

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read each section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act... then watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on (the last thing) thing #21 of the 21 Things - "Is a piece of legislation created under colonial rule for the purpose of subjugating a group of people."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 21... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #20 of the 21 Things - "Denied Indians the Right to Vote."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 20... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #19 of the 21 Things - "Forbade Indian students from practicing their traditional religion."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 19... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #18 of the 21 Things - "Prohibited pool hall owners from allowing Indians entrance."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 18... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #17 of the 21 Things - "Prohibited anyone, Indian or non-Indian, from soliciting funds for Indians to hire legal counsel."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 17... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #16 of the 21 Things - "Forbade Indians from forming political organizations."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 16... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #15 of the 21 Things - "Leased uncultivated reserve lands to non-Indians."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 15... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #14 of the 21 Things - "Forbade western Indians from appearing in any public dance, show, exhibition, stampede, or pageant wearing traditional regalia".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 14... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #13 of the 21 Things - "Forbade Indian Students from speaking their home language."

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 13... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #11 of the 21 Things - "Restricted Indians from leaving their reserve without permission from an Indian agent".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 11... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #11 of the 21 Things - "Restricted Indians from leaving their reserve without permission from an Indian agent".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 11... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #10 of the 21 Things - "Declared Potlatch and other cultural ceremonies illegal".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 10... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #9 of the 21 Things - "Prohibited the sale of Intoxicants to Indians".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 9... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #8 of the 21 Things - "Prohibited Sale of Ammunition to Indians".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 8... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #7 of the 21 Things - "Created a Permit System to Control Indians Ability to Sell Products from Farms" (1881 - 2014)

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 7... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

Rev. John reflects on thing #6 of the 21 Things - "Renamed Individuals with European Names".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 5... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on thing #5 of the 21 Things - "Expropriating portions of Reserves for Public Works".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 5... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

Rev. John reflects on #4 of the 21 Things - "Encouraged Voluntary and Enforced Enfranchisement".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act, that covers Thing 2... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully from a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

*We had some technical difficulties with this recording. Please put on Closed Captioning to read what Rev. John is saying occasionally when the audio drops. Sorry for the inconvenience.*

Rev. John reflects on the "third thing" of the 21 Things - "Created Reserves"”

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act, that covers Thing 2... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act, where you buy books (hopefully from a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Rev. John reflects on the "second thing" of the 21 Things - "Denied Women Status".

If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act that covers Thing 2... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this situation found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

In this first episode, Rev. John reflects on the "first thing" of the 21 Things - "Imposed the elected chief and band council system (1869 to Present)". If this is your first step on the Pilgrimage, you are encouraged to watch the two introduction episodes found in the playlist. Take time to read the section in Bob Joseph's book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act, that covers Thing 1... watch Rev. John's Reflection and then spend some time considering your own reactions to this ACT found in the Indian Act.

Please purchase a copy of the book 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act, where you buy books (hopefully from a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

In this episode, Rev. John explains the purpose of a pilgrimage and the hope that this virtual one may serve to transform our ways of seeing things as we join him on this journey. He also delves into the use of various terms for defining Indigenous peoples in Canada and reflects on how it might feel to be defined by others as opposed to be free to live by your own definition.

St. Andrew's Guelph and Rev. John are committed to "doing the work" of anti-racism and seek ways of bringing attention to the issues that matter. While this is a personal journey for Rev. John, he hopes that others will join him using these reflections as a companion piece to savouring the reading of Bob Joseph's book.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

To learn more about the training that Bob Joseph and his company, Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. offers, check out their website: https://www.ictinc.ca/

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada

As we begin the 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act Virtual Pilgrimage, Rev. John Borthwick (Minister, St. Andrew's Guelph - www.standrewsguelph.com) shares some thoughts on the WHY of journeying with this particular book.

St. Andrew's Guelph and Rev. John are committed to "doing the work" of anti-racism and seek ways of bringing attention to the issues that matter. While this is a personal journey for Rev. John, he hopes that others will join him using these reflections as a companion piece to savouring the reading of Bob Joseph's book.

Please purchase a copy of the book, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act where you buy books (hopefully a local bookseller in your community).

We'd value your feedback. Comments are turned off to maintain a safe space. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. John directly at sapcguelph@gmail.com.

Rev. John makes mention in this video to links where you can read The Indian Act, 1876 in its entirety as well as learn more about the Government of Canada's ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

The Indian Act

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/a...

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indige...

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario Canada