Canadian History

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The Outing
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The Outing

From: Len & Cub

This chapter details the circumstances of Len’s outing in 1931, after which he was forced to leave Havelock. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

The Risks and the Rules

From: Asleep in the Deep

In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … 30 $3.00 Add
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Life behind the Lines and on the Home Front
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Life behind the Lines and on the Home Front

From: War Among the Clouds

This chapter shares how the airmen would spend their free time when poor flying conditions and decreasing military operations allowed them to participate in leisure activities. 19 $1.90 Add
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Life in a Safe Harbour
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Life in a Safe Harbour

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Three examines the experiences of newcomers to Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) in the mid-nineteenth century. Topics discussed include the formerly enslaved Tom Elice and his letters, … 17 $1.70 Add
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Life in Africville

Life in Africville

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Africville

This chapter describes the experience of the residents of Africville. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and firsthand accounts. 12 $1.20 Add
Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Africville

Life in Africville

This chapter describes the experience of the residents of Africville. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and firsthand accounts. 12 $1.20 Add
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Life in Canada

Life in Canada

1860-1900

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: The Chinese Head Tax

This chapter describes the racism that was experienced by Chinese Canadians in the 19th century and their experiences and efforts to build communities. It illustrates this with drawings, … 22 $2.20 Add
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Life of Brian

Life of Brian

From: Unicorn in the Woods

In this chapter Pitts examines the early life of Brian Flood, an athletic young man with an aptitude for business and entrepreneurship. 10 $1.00 Add
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Mississauga Meetup: Queer Organizing in the 905

Mississauga Meetup: Queer Organizing in the 905

From: Any Other Way

Anu Radha Verma discusses Queer organizing in Mississauga 3 $0.30 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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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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“Like a dream”: The Story of Armand Landry

Chapter Eight

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

Chapter Eight focuses on the story of Armand Landry, from Saint-François-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick, his time with the Royal 22nd Regiment or “Van Doos,” his constant companions … 17 $1.70 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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“Like a load of pigs”: The Story of Alcide Gallant

Chapter Seven

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

Chapter Seven focuses on the story of Alcide Gallant, from Abrams Village, Prince Edward Island, describing his time Perth Regiment of the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade of 5th Canadian Armoured … 11 $1.10 Add
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Like the White Wings of Angels
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Like the White Wings of Angels

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Seven focuses on the connections Louise had been making during the Second World War while Len was away. The chapter explores Louise’s relationship with Murray and Doris Speirs, her … 23 $2.30 Add
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Lindsay
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Lindsay

The Saturation Site

From: The Case for Basic Income

In this chapter, Swift and Power outline the Basic Income pilot project that took place in Lindsay, Ontario, and the various groups of ativists who made the project possible. ; ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Little Patches Known as Reserves

Little Patches Known as Reserves

From: Cheated

Chapter Six addresses the sale of reserve lands upon western settlers’ displacement of First Nations peoples. ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Locating and Re-locating

Locating and Re-locating

From: At Home

Chapter 1 focuses on author and artist Lezli Rubin-Kunda, who speaks on her own experiences with belonging, her art, and her sense of home as both a Canadian and Israeli. 13 $1.30 Add