Reviews of “Oka”
 Oka"Swain's account is honest and forthright and well worth the read for insight into a rarely examined aspect of government...The text should form a foundation for the education and training of federal and provincial officials working in aboriginal affairs. In his sojourn into this important domain, Harry Swain has learned some things from which others in similar circumstances ought to benefit." Canadian Public Administration, Oct 20, 2011 Read more about Oka >> |
Oka"This excellent book should be read by every Canadian." The Hill Times, Apr 1, 2011 Read more about Oka >> |
OkaHarry Swain’s Oka: A Political Crisis and Its Legacy makes fascinating contributions to answering this question...The book is written in refreshingly lively language, and is peppered with occasionally blunt formulations that make it clear that Swain is anything but a bloodless bureaucrat." Literary Review of Canada, Mar 1, 2011 Read more about Oka >> |
Oka“As an outspoken insider without a political reputation to protect, Swain isn't shy to talk about the oversights, mistakes and miscues that triggered the [Oka] crisis…[He] provides useful insights into Ottawa's version of events and thoughtful analysis of what still needs to be done to right the wrongs of 500 years, at Oka and in scores of other aboriginal communities across the country.” Montreal Gazette, Sep 25, 2010 Read more >>Read more about Oka >> |