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Community Development and the Arthur Laing Gang

Community Development and the Arthur Laing Gang

1965-1967

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

In the sixth chapter of his biography, George Manuel begins his community development job for the Department of Indian Affairs, starting with training in Quebec City, before being placed in … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Concrete Indians
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Concrete Indians

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

Concrete Indians is an open-call portraiture series started in 2008 that focuses on reflections of contemporary Indigenous identity and decolonization. Photos included. 4 $0.40 Add
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Constitution Express

Constitution Express

1980

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter eighteen of George Manuel’s biography covers his work on Aboriginal rights in the Constitution in 1980. It covers the Child Caravan in Vancouver to protest the Constitution Act … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Daniel David Moses
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Daniel David Moses

TRAILBLAZERS AND CHANGEMAKERS

From: Indigenous Toronto

This chapter explores the story of Daniel David Moses. 2 $0.20 Add
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Days of Protest
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Days of Protest

Young Activists Come Together

From: Unsettling Canada

Days of Protest explores the Idle No More movement in Canada. This chapter discusses the new grassroots spirit of activism of Idle No More, the Defenders of the Land, and the January 2013 Day of … 14 $1.40 Add
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Don't Let Them Bully You
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Don’t Let Them Bully You

A Business Interlude

From: Unsettling Canada

Don’t Let them Bully You explores Manuel’s own reaction to the stagnation of the Indigenous people’s movement in Canada in the 1980’s, which happened despite the success … 16 $1.60 Add
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Down the Garden Path: Chretien/Andras Consultations

Down the Garden Path: Chretien/Andras Consultations

1968-1969

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter seven of George Manuel’s biography covers 1968 and 1969, during which time he met and became involved with Marlene August. He was also offered a job working for Harold Cardinal in … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Dr. Janet Smylie and ‘Our Health Counts Toronto’
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Dr. Janet Smylie and ‘Our Health Counts Toronto’

HOW WE CARRY THIS PLACE

From: Indigenous Toronto

The story of Dr. Janet Smylie, a Métis physician and research scientist, and the project ‘Our Health Counts Toronto.’ 4 $0.40 Add
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Duke Redbird, A Man of Many Words
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Duke Redbird, A Man of Many Words

TRAILBLAZERS AND CHANGEMAKERS

From: Indigenous Toronto

This chapter explores the story of Duke Redbird, an Anishnabe born on the Saugeen reserve in 1939 who established himself as a visual artist, poet, activist, television journalist/host, educator, … 5 $0.50 Add
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Duodji Words: Telling about Beauty
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Duodji Words: Telling about Beauty

Land and Language: Section 1

From: Qummut Qukiria!

This chapter explores duodji, traditional Sámi craft making. Discussing duodji studies and the use of language at the Sámi University of Applied Arts, sources of knowledge and … ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Echoes
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Echoes

From: When the Pine Needles Fall

In Chapter Four Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel discusses the legacy of the Mohawk Resistance blockades. ; ; ; 34 $3.40 Add
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Elizabeth Vittrekwa, Fort McPherson
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Elizabeth Vittrekwa, Fort McPherson

From: Book of Hope

This chapter presents Elizabeth Vittrekwa’s account of a breast cancer diagnosis in February 2020, set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. 7 $0.70 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga discusses the continuing efforts of Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler to find missing Indigenous young people and protect their rights. Please Note: A … 15 $1.80 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

The epilogue of George Manuel’s biography covers his legacy and the continuation of the Indian movement in Canada. ; 2 $0.20 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: Stoney Creek Woman

In this conclusion, Mary John closes by reflecting on the transformation of her community, and what she believes is still needed: adequate housing, education, and employment on reserve. 5 $0.50 Add
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Ernest Vittrekwa, Fort McPherson
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Ernest Vittrekwa, Fort McPherson

From: Book of Hope

This chapter presents the testimony of Ernest Vittrekwa, a Gwich’in elder from Fort Mc-Person, Northwest Territories, who recounts his childhood in Aklavik, his life lived on the land, and … 6 $0.60 Add