Social Movements

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The Colonized Strike Back: Red Power, 1965–75
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The Colonized Strike Back: Red Power, 1965–75

From: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Crises

In this chapter, Palmer examines grassroots Indigenous organizations that used land occupations and protests to challenge colonial assimilation policies across Canada. He details how these … 23 $2.30 Add
The History of Montréal

The History of Montréal

The Story of a Great North American City

Montreal is one of those unique cities at the crossroads of history. Paul-André Linteau’s The History of Montréal provides essential background for both Montrealers and all those … 206 View
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The Insurrectionary Moment, 1837-38
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The Insurrectionary Moment, 1837-38

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter discusses social conflict in early nineteenth century Canada,coming to a head in the Upper Canada Rebellion and the Lower Canada Rebellion. 10 $1.00 Add
The Mantle of Struggle
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The Mantle of Struggle

A Biography of Black Revolutionary Rosie Douglas

Rosie Douglas, former prime minister of Dominica, had a life unlike any other modern politician. After leaving home to study agriculture in Canada, he became a member of the young Conservatives, … 360 View
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The Métis Nation and Provisional Government in the North-West, 1869-71
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The Métis Nation and Provisional Government in the North-West, 1869-71

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter examines the Metis nation in communities such as the Red River and Saskatchewan River in the late nineteenth-century Canadian colony, the Canada Party, Louis Riel, and the … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Radicalization of the 1960s
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The Radicalization of the 1960s

From: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Crises

In this chapter, Palmer explores how Old Left and Communist Party activists adapted to intense ideological shifts and New Left youth activism across Canada. He describes how student organizers … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Struggle Continues : The People of Afriville Keep On
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The Struggle Continues : The People of Afriville Keep On

From: The Spirit of Africville

This chapter covers Halifax’s reconciliation efforts concerning Africville, including offering a public apology and paying for a rebuilt community church now used as a museum. It also … 4 $0.40 Add
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White Supremacy and the First Feminist Waves in Canada

White Supremacy and the First Feminist Waves in Canada

From: Take Back the Fight

In the first chapter, the author narrates the history of the first feminist movement in Canada until the collapse of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women. She focuses on the … 18 $1.80 Add