Canada

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Introduction

Introduction

The Story of Canada

From: National Dreams

In the introduction the author states that Indians were referred to as looking “Alien Like” and that the “British-born Canadians” are the “Elect of the earth”. … 30 $0.90 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Comission of Canada Volume One: Summary

An overview of what Residential Schools were and provides the history of reconciliation in Canada. Defines reconciliation as a relationship. 26 $2.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Beothuk

The introduction provides an overview of the sequence of information that is presented in the book and the author’s goals 1 $0.10 Add
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Kondiaronk and the Great Peace of Montreal
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Kondiaronk and the Great Peace of Montreal

From: Making of Canada

In this chapter, Koabel examines how the Great Peace of Montreal, held in the summer of 1701, reshaped diplomatic relations across North America. 16 $1.60 Add
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Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … 11 $1.10 Add
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Let Me Entertain You

Let Me Entertain You

From: The Truth About Stories

In this reading, Indigenous author and scholar Thomas King explores the idea that stories, both those we tell ourselves and those that are told to us by others, are foundational in establishing … 31 $3.72 Add
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Lieutenant John Cartwright’s Expedition into Beothuk Country

Lieutenant John Cartwright’s Expedition into Beothuk Country

From: The Beothuk

This chapter recounts the firsthand experiences of Lieutenant John Cartwright in Notre Dame Bay in the late 1700s 7 $0.70 Add
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Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod

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 … 16 $1.60 Add
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Macdonald as Policy and Program Innovator

Macdonald as Policy and Program Innovator

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

In this chapter, Dutil examines Prime Minister John A. Macdonald’s response to the food crisis on the Prairies between 1879 and 1885. 17 $1.70 Add
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Marjorie Beaucage, the Runner

Marjorie Beaucage, the Runner

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

A chapter on the life and achievements of Marjorie Beaucage, including excerpts from her unpublished memoir. 8 $0.80 Add
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Marketing the Imaginary Indian

Marketing the Imaginary Indian

From: The Imaginary Indian

Many aspects of Native culture have been appropriated over the years and turned into commodities to help sell products in the marketplace. Each time they respond to a sales pitch which features … 41 $4.10 Add
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Marketing the Imaginary Indian

Marketing the Imaginary Indian

From: The Imaginary Indian

Many aspects of Native culture have been appropriated over the years and turned into commodities to help sell products in the marketplace. Each time they respond to a sales pitch which features … 41 $4.10 Add
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Meeting of Lieutenant David Buchan and Beothuk at Red Indian Lake

Meeting of Lieutenant David Buchan and Beothuk at Red Indian Lake

From: The Beothuk

This chapter recounts the firsthand experiences of Lieutenant David Buchan in the early 19th century 5 $0.50 Add
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No Place For Amateur Pilots

No Place For Amateur Pilots

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Two of this title entitled "Reaching All Northerners" discusses Stuard Hodgson’s first months in the Northwest Territories. Topics discussed include his grand … 6 $0.60 Add
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Now That We Know

Now That We Know

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

On the colonial history of Toronto (and Canada’s) education system, and dealing with colonial history and structures. 6 $0.60 Add
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Nowhere to Go but Up

Nowhere to Go but Up

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part One of this title entitled "A Leader in the Making" discuss Stuart Hodgson’s political background. The section discusses his appointment as Commissioner of the … 13 $1.30 Add