Canadian History

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Acknowledging the Past

1990-2006

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This chapter describes the efforts that have been made to acknowledge and take account for the treatment of Chinese Canadians. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and … 10 $1.00 Add
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After Africville

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Africville

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This chapter describes the aftermath of the demolition of Africville, and efforts made by residents to preserve its sense of community. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents … 10 $1.00 Add
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Aftermath

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War

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This chapter describes the end of the internment and the experiences of Japanese Canadians after the war. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and firsthand accounts. ; 20 $2.00 Add
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An Industrial City (1850-1896)

From: The History of Montréal

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This chapter explores the changes the city and its people underwent during industrialization, as well as demographic changes and language tensions in the city. Towards the halfway mark of the … 14 $1.40 Add
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An Unexpected Path to Political Life

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

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1966-1971. Outlines LeBlanc’s time at the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary, ends with the October crisis and LeBlanc’s decision to return to New Brunswick 42 $4.20 Add
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Anti-Racist Feminism and Women’s Work

From: Women and Work

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An exploration of anti-racist feminists, this chapter highlights the belief that fighting capitalism is akin to fighting racism and sexism. 14 $1.40 Add
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Ashley Hemmers, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe

“I didn’t work my ass off to get to Yale to be called a squaw.”

From: How We Go Home

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Ashley Hemmers of Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, is the Tribal Administrator, shares her story of her family’s experiences in residential schools, a pivotal moment in her childhood with her … 21 $2.10 Add
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Black Power

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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Blacks in Canadian Sport

Issues, Controversies, and Paradigm Shifts

From: Black Canadians

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Can You See the Difference?:

Queerying the Nation, Ethnicity, Festival, and Culture in Winnipeg

From: In a Queer Country

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Pauline Greenhill’s contributor’s biography reflects her subject position, unusual in this volume—what her essay describes as "token female heterosexual anthropological … 24 $0.48 Add
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Canada to China: Crossing to Asia

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

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Livingstone’s journey to China on the CPR ship, Empress of Japan. (Chapter includes two photographs) 20 $2.00 Add
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Canadians in Union Blue and Rebel Grey

PART TWO: A HOUSE TORN ASUNDER

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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Chapter Six  explores the role Canadians played in the Civil War. Topics discussed include the Wolverton boys, Canadian participation in both the Union and the Confederacy, Sarah Edmonds, … 21 $2.10 Add
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Challenging Strathcona

The Cadet Training Controversy in English Canada, 1920–1950

From: Worth Fighting For

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Canadarm, cufflinks and collaboration

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

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This chapter provides a biography of Chris Hadfield, the most experienced Canadian astronaut. Additional topics include the installation of Canadarm2 on the International Space Station and the … 28 $2.80 Add
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By-elections Conducted During the 42nd Parliament

From: Anatomy of an Election

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An overview of the role of by-elections and a list of by-elections that were conducted during the 42nd parliament. 3 $0.30 Add
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Civil Commotion

From: The Invisibles

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In this chapter, Candow describes the companies role in policing in Newfoundland in the mid 19th century and the outbreaks of violence that the companies were involved in. 63 $6.30 Add