British Columbia

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Implementing Federalism, 1867–1878

Implementing Federalism, 1867–1878

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes developments in federal provincial relations from 1867-1878, including the incorporation of three new provinces. 20 $2.00 Add
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Indigenous Peoples Confront Capitalist Confederation on the West Coast, 1870-90
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Indigenous Peoples Confront Capitalist Confederation on the West Coast, 1870-90

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter looks at Indigenous populations in Canada on the West Coast between 1870 and 1890, their way of life and their engagement with the encroachment of capitalism and the state on their lands. 8 $0.80 Add
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Indo Canadians in British Columbia

Indo Canadians in British Columbia

1900-1917

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: The Komagata Maru

This chapter describes the racism that was experienced by Indian Canadians in British Columbia during the early 20th century, the lives the led, and their efforts to build communities. It … 10 $1.00 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

From: White Riot

In this chapter, Tsang describes the 360 Riot Walk, and labels his book as a continuation of the project. Tsang introduces the contents of his book and the essays by contributing authors. 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

From: Searching for Serafim

Ruby Smith Díaz shares her experience searching for images of Black Canadians throughout history and why she chose to research the life of Serafim "Joe" Fortes. 6 $0.60 Add
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Memories of Africville

Memories of Africville

Urban Renewal, Reparations, and the Africadian Diaspora

From: Black Geographies

The field of historic preservation and conservation in the Americas is ill equipped to deal with the complex history of forced removal. Community-based demands placed on restorative justice … 15 $1.50 Add
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Memory, Identity, and Diversity in BC

Memory, Identity, and Diversity in BC

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Analysis of historical injustices against persons of Asian and Aboriginal descent in BC, leading to an assessment of the current situation. 15 $1.50 Add
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New Era, Old Reality: The BC Legislature and Accountable Government

New Era, Old Reality: The BC Legislature and Accountable Government

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Review of representative and responsible government in BC and assessments of parliamentary reforms. 13 $1.30 Add
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“No One Knows the Mysteries at the Bottom of the Ocean”

“No One Knows the Mysteries at the Bottom of the Ocean”

From: Black Geographies

Introduction to the themes of the book. Found in black geographies are a history of brutal segregation and erasure, but also processes that inform a different or new approach to the production of … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Notes and Bibliography
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Notes and Bibliography

From: Searching for Serafim

This chapter includes the authors notes and bibliography. 8 $0.80 Add
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Party Politics in British Columbia: The Persistence of Polarization

Party Politics in British Columbia: The Persistence of Polarization

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Analysis of the role of ideological and class-based distinctions as organizing principles in BC party politics at both the provincial and federal level. 21 $2.10 Add
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Prologue and Introduction
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Prologue and Introduction

The Davie Street Blues

From: Vancouver Vice

In the prologue and introduction, Chapman frames his narrative around two events in West End Vancouver: the discovery of a body in in 1984, and the unveiling of a memorial to sex workers in 2016. 10 $1.00 Add
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Recognition politics and reconciliation fantasies

Recognition politics and reconciliation fantasies

Liberal multiculturalism and the “Indian land question”

From: Home and Native Land

Explores the parallels and divergences between the distinct but linked projects of national reconstruction: the state-led project of multiculturalism and the state’s attempt to resolve its … 23 $2.99 Add
Searching for Serafim
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Searching for Serafim

The Life and Legacy of Serafim "Joe" Fortes

In Searching for Serafim, author Ruby Smith Díaz seeks to unravel the complicated legacy of a local legend Serafim "Joe" Fortes. She draws from historical documents to form an … 144 View
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The Fire This Time
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The Fire This Time

From: Vancouver Vice

This chapter focuses on the activities of "hustlers," the often-underage male sex workers in the West End. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Fix
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The Fix

From: Vancouver Vice

In this chapter, Chapman explores an apparent suicide that may have been linked to Wayne Harris. 12 $1.20 Add