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Braids
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Braids

Land and Language: Section 1

From: Qummut Qukiria!

This chapter is written in both English and Inuktitut. The chapter discusses moving from the North to Montreal, family, a mother’s sacrifice, and hair. 5 $0.50 Add
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The New <i>Bras d'Or</i>

The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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Brazil, 1964

Brazil, 1964

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter, Engler and Schalk examine the 1964 military coup in Brazil, focusing on the overthrow of President João Goulart and the roles of the United States and Canada. ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Brazil, 2016

Brazil, 2016

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter, Engler and Schalk examine the 2016 impeachment of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, the Lava Jato corruption investigation, and Jair Bolsonaro’s 2018 election. ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Bread and Butter
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Bread and Butter

From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

This chapter traces Gerry Gallagher’s union organizing across Ontario in the late 1940s and 1950s, particularly his recruitment of Hydro labourers for LIUNA Local 183, and discusses the … 11 $1.10 Add
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Breaking Bones
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Breaking Bones

From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

This chapter discuses the health toll of underground tunnelling, Italian immigrant labour organizing through Local 183, and organized crime’s encroachment on Toronto. 15 $1.50 Add
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Brian Mulroney
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Brian Mulroney

From: The Prime Ministers

In this chapter, Stewart examines the premiership of Brian Mulroney, Canada’s eighteenth prime minister (1984–1993). 24 $2.40 Add
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Bricks (and Timber) in the Road to Capital Accumulation, 1795-1850

Bricks (and Timber) in the Road to Capital Accumulation, 1795-1850

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

This chapter takes a look at capital accumulation in Canada in the early nineteenth century through the development of resources such as lumber and mining and its impact of Indigenous populations … 11 $1.10 Add
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Bridging and Breaching Cold War Divides

Bridging and Breaching Cold War Divides

Transnational Peace Building, State Surveillance, and the Voice of Women

From: Worth Fighting For

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BRITANNIA & Boston

BRITANNIA & Boston

From: Samuel Cunard

1838-1840. Examines the professional relationship between Samuel Cunard and Robert Napier. Looks at building ships to combat the challenges of the North Atlantic 12 $1.20 Add
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British Columbia
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British Columbia

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird traces British Columbia’s road-building history, from the Cariboo Wagon Road of the 1860s through the Big Bend Highway of the 1930s to the Trans-Canada … 12 $1.20 Add
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British Columbia Celebrates
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British Columbia Celebrates

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird examines the 1962 opening of British Columbia’s section of the Trans-Canada Highway, focusing on the rivalry between Premier W. A. C. Bennett and Prime Minister John … 5 $0.50 Add
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Changing Legal and Policy Landscape — 1984–2014

Changing Legal and Policy Landscape — 1984–2014

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the changing legal and policy landscape in the Canadian government’s relations with Indigenous peoples from 1984 to 2014 using specific court … 9 $0.90 Add
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British North America, the American Revolution, and Land

British North America, the American Revolution, and Land

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

This chapter takes a look at British rule in North America in the late eighteenth century, Mi’kmaq treaty negotiations, the impact of the westward movement of the Fur Trade on Indigenous … 14 $1.40 Add
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British North America to 1864

British North America to 1864

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the legal and political factors in the emergence of the Canadian federation, covering the period from 1773 to 1864. 18 $1.80 Add
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Brotherhood
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Brotherhood

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Three of Halifax’s 1970 "Encounter on Urban Environment," focusing on a session on Halifax Shipyards. He highlights the … 9 $0.90 Add