Contact initially presented an unprecedented period of growth and opportunity. But soon, the two vastly different worlds clashed. From first contact to current Native land claims, Arthur Ray charts the history of Canada’s Native peoples. The result is a fascinating chronicle that spans 12,000 years and culminates in the headlines of today.
"I Have Lived Here Since the World Began provides the general reader with a useful introduction to many aspects of aboriginal Canada’s history…The many well-chosen illustrations complement the text superbly." - The Globe and Mail
