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Restoring Confidence and Vindication (December 1885–February 1887)

Restoring Confidence and Vindication (December 1885–February 1887)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil examines Sir John A. Macdonald’s campaign, from December 1885 to February 1887, to rebuild public trust after the North-West Rebellion. 24 $2.40 Add
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Retooling Cabinet (August)

Retooling Cabinet (August)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil traces August 1885, when Louis Riel was convicted of treason in Regina for his role in the North-West insurrection, and when John A. Macdonald undertook a sweeping cabinet … 17 $1.70 Add
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Return of the Radical Ukrainian Nationalists

Return of the Radical Ukrainian Nationalists

From: Family Ties

This chapter discusses Chrystia Freeland’s Ukrainian identity and her views on Ukrainian independence and culture. 6 $0.60 Add
Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

Trigger Warning

From working through the pandemic to Black Lives Matter, Rock Paper Sex, Volume II: Trigger Warning is timely, controversial, and provocative. This sequel offers a wide range of stories from the … 240 View
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Rockets
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Rockets

From: Bit Player on Big Stages

In this chapter, Turene discusses his amateur rocketry programme in Winnipeg in the late 1950s, which he started because of the launch of Sputnik. 9 $0.90 Add
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Rocky Takes a Fall

Rocky Takes a Fall

From: To Wawa with Love

Talks about the cold climate of the small town, the overcrowded elementary school due to a population boom, and the development of a budy system for going to the outhouse at school 8 $0.80 Add
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Roméo LeBlanc
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Roméo LeBlanc

From: The Governors General

In this chapter, Fraser traces Roméo-Adrien LeBlanc’s tenure as Governor General of Canada from 1994 to 1999, noting his distinction as the first Acadian in the role. 7 $0.70 Add
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Royal Visit

Royal Visit

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 9 $0.90 Add
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Royals
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Royals

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

The chapter reflects on the author’s memories of the queen’s visit to Yellowknife, thinking of oneself as the other, Margie’s relationship to Maryanne. 6 $0.60 Add
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Rumble in Gotliebland
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Rumble in Gotliebland

From: Bit Player on Big Stages

In this chapter, Turene discusses his turbulent years within Canada’s Department of External Affairs under Under Secretary Allan Gotlieb. 9 $0.90 Add
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Salute to Sinterville

Salute to Sinterville

From: To Wawa with Love

His father’s position in the army is mentioned and the skills he had which got him it, talks about his dad’s drinking, their move to Sinterland 7 $0.70 Add
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Sandra Lynn Malcolm, Inuvik
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Sandra Lynn Malcolm, Inuvik

From: Book of Hope

This chapter follows Sandra Lynn Malcolm’s account of her husband David’s battle with clear cell renal carcinoma, beginning with a diagnosis in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, in … 6 $0.60 Add
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School
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School

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

The chapter describes their father’s career in the northern school system, the paternalism of the school system, her fathers role in running the residential school, and the original … 8 $0.80 Add
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Schoolteacher

Schoolteacher

From: The Wheel of Things

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Scoop
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Scoop

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

This chapter focuses on the families first government house in the north, their neighbours,  the forced friendship with Carmel Johnson and Margie’s cruel gift of soap, the residential … 24 $2.40 Add
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Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

From: To Wawa with Love

Discusses his father’s drinking problem, and the built up frustration of his mother which eventually led to an ultimatium which meant he got help 6 $0.60 Add