Settler, 2nd Edition

“An excellent exploration of Canadian Settler constructs and ways to decolonize … aimed at redefining relationships to lands and peoples.”

“While my own thinking and practice as an educator was greatly transformed by the first edition, this one takes it to a new level. The new edition is current and deeply grounded in the theoretical, and social movement changes that have occurred since the original version was published. The authors expose how settler colonialism permeates the political landscape today and demonstrate in depth that settler colonialism is far from over, morphing as Indigenous peoples confront it. This updated version will continue to serve as a central resource in my teaching and leadership work.”

“A thought-provoking critical analysis of how settler identity and colonialism manifests across the political spectrum in contemporary Canada. Informed by the works of Indigenous scholars and activists, the authors argue that relationships to land are foundational to both Indigenous and Settler identities. Packed with fresh conceptual insights, personal experiences, political strategies, and practical tools for Settler Canadians engaged in the decolonization process. A must-read that will unsettle you, inspire you, and generate much-needed critical hope for working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to build a decolonial society based on truth, justice, and accountability.”

“A much-needed update to a classic, groundbreaking text, including important distinctions around region and racialization.”

“Settler offers a concise, critical analysis of Canada’s settler-colonial present and its devastating impacts on Indigenous Peoples. Drawing on current examples and amplifying Indigenous scholars’ voices, Battell Lowman and Barker highlight the complexities of Settler identities and the responsibilities of all Settlers to move beyond symbolic gestures or modest reforms. Instead, they begin to chart an unsettling yet hopeful path toward radical decolonial change and the creation of equitable, sustainable relationships with Indigenous Peoples and the lands we call home.”

Emma Battell Lowman is a Settler Canadian originally from the overlapping territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe Peoples, near Niagara Falls, Ontario. Emma holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Warwick (UK) and an MA in history from the University of Victoria and has worked and lectured for colleges and universities across Canada and the UK. Her work focuses on Indigenous-Settler histories in British Columbia, settler colonialism, Indigenous resurgence, and decolonization in North America, and the history of crime and punishment in Britain.

Adam Barker is a Settler Canadian, born and raised in the territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe Peoples in what is presently Hamilton, Ontario. He is a researcher, educator, and activist on settler colonialism, racism, and decolonization. His passion for confronting colonialism and supporting Indigenous liberation was sparked by visits to Six Nations of the Grand River as part of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University. Adam holds a PhD in human geography from the University of Leicester and an MA in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria.

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