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THE ‘DELUSION’ OF DISCOVERY
“The illusion of discovery” (May 2023) — Michelle Nijhuis’ editor’s note — has haunted me since I read it. The “Doctrine of Discovery” brings it all into perspective of what emboldened individuals to violate and completely disregard Indigenous rights.