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In Defiance

In Defiance

On February 7, 2012, as students in Quebec prepared to vote to go on strike, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois gave a rousing speech: “What you do today will be remembered. The decision you make will … ; 186 View
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In Defiance

In Defiance

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The government moves against the strike. But students are joined by tens of thousands of citizens banging pots and pans in the streets night after night. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: In Defiance

Introduction and background to the events that resulted in the Quebec student strike of 2011 and 2012, including a discussion of the provincial government’s attempts to raise tuition fees. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Overview of the town of Lac-Mégantic, its relation to railroads, and the rail disaster of 2013, placed within the context of government deregulation of key industries like transportation and … 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Jeannie's Demise

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Introduction

From: History of the Jews in Quebec

The introduction lays out the contents of the book and outlines some key topics and concerns in regards to Jewish history in Quebec. 8 $0.80 Add
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Introduction

The Future of Electricity

From: Charging Ahead

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Introduction

From: Montreal and the Bomb

A peek into the diaries of William Lyon Mackenzie King and his thoughts on the atomic bomb. 2 $0.20 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Through the Mill

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Introduction

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 1

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

In this chapter, Zebedee examines the James Bay hydro-electric project, the lack of consultation with the Cree of James Bay during planning of this project, the foundation of Indigenous … 44 $4.40 Add
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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 2

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

This reading examines the Quebec government’s agreement to provide essential services to Nunavik in exchange for what Zebedee calls "the essence of Inuit identity." It also … 40 $4.00 Add
Jeannie's Demise

Jeannie’s Demise

Abortion on Trial in Victorian Toronto

August 1, 1875, Toronto: The body of a young woman is discovered in a pine box, half-buried in a ditch along Bloor Street. So begins Jeannie’s Demise, a real-life Victorian melodrama that … 198 View
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Jefferson Davis in Montreal

Jefferson Davis in Montreal

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

This chapter focuses on the settlement of Jefferson Davis and his family in Montreal. ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Jews Win a Victory Thanks to the Patriotes: The Laws of 1831–32

Jews Win a Victory Thanks to the Patriotes: The Laws of 1831–32

From: The First Jews in North America

Tha author discusses his archival research into the Hart family and uncovering fascinating Jewish historical documents as well as expands upon records of early Jewish settlement and history in … 27 $2.70 Add
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Laboratory at War

Laboratory at War

From: Montreal and the Bomb

This chapter continues to trace the history of this project, looking at key figures such as Bertrand Goldschmidt and the Quebec Conference, among other topics. 32 $3.20 Add