Canadian History

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Mining and the Industrial Boom

From: Mining Country

This chapter discusses the peak of mining in Canada during the early 20th century. Topics discussed in this chapter include mining disasters that occurred during the early 20th century, the … ; 52 $5.20 Add
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Navies and the New Dominion

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter examines the history of New Brunswick’s naval fleet after the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867; topics include significant ships (ie. Charybdis), the importance … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Scum of the Earth

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the lived experiences of enlisted men in the Royal Newfoundland Companies, including their pay, food, living conditions and social lives. 36 $3.60 Add
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Mandate of the Minister Dealing with Elections and Election Law

From: Anatomy of an Election

A mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Minister of Democratic Institutions Myriam Monsef. 12 $1.20 Add
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Chapter 3: All Crab Find Dey Hole
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Chapter 3: All Crab Find Dey Hole

From: Searching for Serafim

This chapter details how the crew aboard the Robert Kerr, including Serafim, came to land in Vancouver and the communities settling on the land at this time. 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 3: Indians, Ethics, and Economic Value
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Chapter 3: Indians, Ethics, and Economic Value

From: The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power

This chapter highlights the Indian Act’s discriminatory policies by examining, and applying an ethical lens to, the language used throughout the Act. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 3: The Merger Movement and its Masterminds
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Chapter 3: The Merger Movement and its Masterminds

Capital Concentration, 1890-1929

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter traces how mergers, banks, and foreign investment reshaped Canadian industry after 1900, along with expansion in pulp and paper and automobile manufacturing. 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 30: Arctic Alterations

Inuit Relocation in the 1950s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter discusses Cold War needs in the Arctic such as the DEW line and capitalist exploits that destroyed Inuit economies. 17 $1.70 Add
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Chapter 31: Conclusion

Canada at Mid-Century

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter outlines how at mid-century the state had achieved labour calm and a certain amount of economic and political stability while it had removed thousands of First Nations and Inuit from … 7 $0.70 Add
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The Angry Indian and a Culture of Blame

From: Legacy

In this chapter, the author explores how trauma can lead to violence within communities and discusses ways in which indigenous philosophies can be applied to end lateral violence. 36 $3.60 Add
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Glass ceilings and North stars

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

This chapter provides a biography of Julie Payette, the first female Canadian astronaut. Topics discussed in this chapter include her experiences in space and a history of sexism in space exploration. 22 $2.20 Add
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New Frontiers and the Post-War Mining Boom

From: Mining Country

This chapter discusses shifts in Canada’s mining industry in the past-war era. Topics discussed in this chapter include the history of asbestos mining in Quebec, the growth of mining in the … ; 40 $4.00 Add
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The Second World War

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores the important, if modest, role of New Brunswick’s navy during the Second World War, the largest naval war Canada has ever fought. ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Ballrooms and Battlefields

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the often contradictory world of the officers of the Royal Newfoundland companies, and the impact they had on the Newfoundland communities in which they were … 23 $2.30 Add
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The Governing Program Set Out in the Speech from the Throne of December 4, 2015, as It Relates to Elections and Parliament

From: Anatomy of an Election

Excerpts from the Dec 4, 2015 speech from the throne with relevance to the conduct of elections. 3 $0.30 Add
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Chapter 4: Reading Between the Lines of White Supremacy

From: Searching for Serafim

This chapter discusses the impact racism and white supremacy had on the preservation of Black history in Vancouver and why it made difficult for Díaz to locate true details of … 10 $1.00 Add