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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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Door to Door

Door to Door

From: South End Boy

1930s and 1940s Halifax delivery of commodities to your home 5 $0.50 Add
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Double Play
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Double Play

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter explores the experiences of non-white women (Black, Indigenous, Japanese Canadian, and others) in sports in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add
Double Pregnant

Double Pregnant

Two Lesbians Make a Family

Double Pregnant is author Natalie Meisner’s light-hearted, poignant and informative true story about starting a family with her wife Viviën. Because Viviën is a woman of colour … 192 View
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Doubleness Clarifies

Doubleness Clarifies

From: The M Word

Kerry Clare reflects on reflects on her second pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, unwanted pregnancy, and more. 9 $0.90 Add
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Down the Arm, 1941–59

Down the Arm, 1941–59

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Landmarks down the Arm and into Halifax proper 1941-1959 ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Down the Bank

Down the Bank

From: South End Boy

1930s and 1940s Halifax. His neighbourhood 7 $0.70 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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Downtown Friends: Photos by Pam Gawn

Downtown Friends: Photos by Pam Gawn

From: Any Other Way

A collection of photos from the 1970’s 2 $0.20 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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draak/dragon
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draak/dragon

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

In this chapter, the author looks back on her time as an ESL student. 5 $0.50 Add
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Dreaming Bigger

Dreaming Bigger

Body Liberation and Weight Inclusivity in Health Care

From: The Care We Dream Of

The author begins with a vision of a fat-inclusive health care system, continues with her experiences with health care and diet culture, and a call to redefine disordered eating. She aims to … 17 $1.70 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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Duthchas and the Ethos of the Commons

Duthchas and the Ethos of the Commons

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

Explaining the ancient property laws of Scottish clans as they exised until the encroachment of kings. 6 $0.60 Add
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Queenie and Ted

Queenie and Ted

From: Any Other Way

Kate Ziemen attempts to piece together the story of Queenie and Ted, a lesbian couple whose relationship lasted nearly half a century. 2 $0.20 Add