Canadian History

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Chapter 26: Managing Labour's Momentum
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Chapter 26: Managing Labour’s Momentum

The Post-War Settlement, 1945-59

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter looks at the labour militancy that achieved union recognition in the 1945–48 strike wave and the historic Rand Formula. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 27: Quebec in the 1940s and 1950s
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Chapter 27: Quebec in the 1940s and 1950s

"The Great Darkness"

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter explains how In the 1940s and 1950s Québec underwent rapid industrial growth and a more secularized labour movement led to landmark struggles like the 1949 Asbestos and 1952 … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 28: "The Mountain Brings Forth a Mouse"
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Chapter 28: "The Mountain Brings Forth a Mouse"

The Indian Act and Colonialism's Continuities, 1944-60

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter details how at the end of WWII, Canada celebrated Indigenous war heroes like Tommy Prince and passed limited reforms through the 1951 Indian Act, yet at the same time denied the … 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 29: Prisons and Residential Schools
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Chapter 29: Prisons and Residential Schools

Colonial Coercions, 1940-70

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter recounts how in the postwar years, particularly after 1960, the rate of Indigenous imprisonment climbed rapidly as policing, courts and prisons replaced schools and reserves as the … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 3

Becoming Human

From: Legacy

In this chapter, the author recalls her youth and relationship with her parents and how that shaped her identity as an indigenous person. The chapter concludes with a list of developmental trauma … 26 $2.60 Add
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Chapter 3

Space cards

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

This chapter discusses the impact of the Challenger Disaster on Canadian astronauts. The author goes on to discuss the role played by Canadians in the construction of the International Space … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 3

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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Chapter 3

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
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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
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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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Chapter 4

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