History
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 North of SuperiorAn Illustrated History of Northwestern Ontario |
Northwestern Ontario is a little-known region that has been central to Canada’s prosperity. For many Canadians, the majestic landscape north of Lake Superior conjures up images of tourism, … | Chris Southcott; Michel S. Beaulieu | 2010 | View | |
 Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh (Raised Somewhere Else)A 60s Scoop Adoptee's Story of Coming Home |
During the 60s Scoop, over 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada were removed from their biological families, lands and culture and trafficked across provinces, borders and overseas to be raised … | Colleen Cardinal | 213 | 2018 | View |
 The Beothuk |
A history of the Beothuk of Newfoundland. Exciting in its detail, this book gives us a rare picture of a lost people whose culture was destroyed after the arrival of white settlers. This title … | Ingeborg Marshall | 88 | 2009 | View |
 The Truth About StoriesA Native Narrative |
"Stories are wondrous things," award-winning author and scholar Thomas King declares in his 2003 CBC Massey Lectures. "And they are dangerous." Beginning with a traditional … | Thomas King | 184 | 2003 | View |
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From "You’ll Never Believe What Happened" Is Always a Great Way to StartFrom: The Truth About Stories |
In this reading, Indigenous author and scholar Thomas King explores the idea that stories, both those we tell ourselves and those that are told to us by others, are foundational in establishing … | Thomas King | 30 | 2003 | $3.60 Add |
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From IntroductionFrom: The Beothuk |
The introduction provides an overview of the sequence of information that is presented in the book and the author’s goals | Ingeborg Marshall | 1 | 2009 | $0.10 Add |
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From Tapeyihtamiwin (Reckoning)From: Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh (Raised Somewhere Else) Collection: Residential Schools in Canada |
- | Colleen Cardinal | 8 | 2018 | $0.80 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 1Deep Roots From: Mining Country |
This chapter discusses the earliest examples of mining in Canada. These include examples of metalwork and extraction practiced by pre-columbian indigenous communities as well as the first … | Arn Keeling; John Sandlos | 24 | 2021 | $2.40 Add |
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From E-maskamih cik |
- | Colleen Cardinal | 12 | 2018 | $1.20 Add |
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From Original Peoples to 1671From: North of Superior |
Looks at the Aboriginal cultures that flourished in this region before the arrival of Europeans. Breaks down the extended history into The Paleo-Americans, The Shield Archaic Peoples, The … | Chris Southcott; Michel S. Beaulieu | 12 | 2010 | $1.20 Add |
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From PrehistoryFrom: The Beothuk |
This chapter investigates the prehistory of the Beothuk: When and how they first arrived in Newfoundland and the archaeological evidence discovered at numerous sites around the island. | Ingeborg Marshall | 4 | 2009 | $0.40 Add |
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From You’re Not the Indian I Had in MindFrom: The Truth About Stories |
In this chapter, Indigenous author and scholar Thomas King recalls his experiences travelling around North America on a photography expedition and provides accounts of the different ways … | Thomas King | 32 | 2003 | $3.84 Add |
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From Distribution, Population Size, and Social OrganizationFrom: The Beothuk |
This chapter uses archaeological evidence to describe the distribution of Beothuk communities in Newfoundland pre-Contact. | Ingeborg Marshall | 3 | 2009 | $0.30 Add |
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From Let Me Entertain YouFrom: The Truth About Stories |
In this reading, Indigenous author and scholar Thomas King explores the idea that stories, both those we tell ourselves and those that are told to us by others, are foundational in establishing … | Thomas King | 31 | 2003 | $3.72 Add |
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From Tasoosiw |
- | Colleen Cardinal | 11 | 2018 | $1.10 Add |
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From A Million Porcupines Crying in the DarkFrom: The Truth About Stories |
In this reading, Indigenous author and scholar Thomas King explores the idea that stories, both those we tell ourselves and those that are told to us by others, are foundational in establishing … | Thomas King | 31 | 2003 | $3.72 Add |
