10 Facts About Michael Posluns

Michael Posluns was a notable in Canadian journalist and researcher.

Michael Posluns became a self-trained court worker, assisting locals to navigate the legal system.

Michael Posluns worked with the Dene Nation and others on governance, land claims, mercury poisoning and other issues.

Michael Posluns completed a PhD at York University in 2002 and his dissertation is titled The Public Emergence of the Vocabulary of First Nations Self-Government.

Michael Posluns was the author of numerous other articles and books and he was co-author with George Manuel of 'The Fourth World: An Indian Reality' and with David Nahwegahbow and Douglas Sanders of 'The First Nations and the Crown: A Study in Trust Relationships'.

Michael Posluns was an important figure in raising the profile of indigenous rights in Canada.

Michael Posluns worked closely with George Manuel to advance self-government and indigenous political rights and their work had significant impact on the work of future political actors.

In speaking to The Globe and Mail in 2013 Michael Posluns cited some of his early advocacy work in the 1970s involved changing the language the government used to refer to indigenous peoples.

Michael Posluns continued to advocate on issues related to governance and challenging myths and problematic language related to indigenous peoples of Canada, writing opinion columns and policy statements up to 2013.

Michael Posluns retired from this work in 2014 due to illness.