Indigenous-Canadian Relations

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Land Title and the James Bay Battle

Land Title and the James Bay Battle

1972-1973

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter twelve of George Manuel’s biography looks at land rights court battles and the issue of the James Bay hydroelectric project in Northern Quebec during the years 1972 and 1973. ; 15 $1.50 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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Local Agitator to Provincial Leader

Local Agitator to Provincial Leader

1955-1960

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

The fourth chapter of George Manuel’s biography details his journey from a person who recognized an important opportunity for defiance of government control of First Nations peoples and … ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Macdonald as Policy and Program Innovator

Macdonald as Policy and Program Innovator

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil examines Prime Minister John A. Macdonald’s response to the food crisis on the Prairies between 1879 and 1885. 17 $1.70 Add
Making of Canada
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Making of Canada

An Epic History in Twenty Extraordinary Lives

Moving beyond the familiar names of Champlain and Macdonald, historian Greg Koabel, creator of the popular Nations of Canada podcast, shines a spotlight on lesser-known figures such as William … 335 View
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Matonabbee and Samuel Hearne
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Matonabbee and Samuel Hearne

From: Making of Canada

In this chapter, Koabel examines the partnership between Chipewyan trader Matonabbee and British explorer Samuel Hearne. 15 $1.50 Add
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Men with Special Qualifications

Men with Special Qualifications

From: Cheated

Chapter Eight describes the marketing of the lands taken from First Nations communities to western buyers. ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Mi’kmaw Social Values and Economy

Mi’kmaw Social Values and Economy

From: We Were Not The Savages

Chapter 2 focuses on the early European descriptions of Mi’kmaq character and the early trade and commerce of the maritime region. 28 $2.80 Add
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More Bounties for Human Scalps and the Treaty of 1752

More Bounties for Human Scalps and the Treaty of 1752

From: We Were Not The Savages

Chapter 7 focuses on the rise of bounties, the Scalping Proclamation of 1749, and the Treaty of 1752. 26 $2.60 Add
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No One Will Interfere With You

No One Will Interfere With You

From: Cheated

Chapter One describes the Indian Affairs branch of the Canadian government in the 1800s, and a treaty put forth between the Crown and the Cree people. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

1982-1989

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter twenty of George Manuel’s biography examines the end of his life, the momentum he generated and his legacy. He was in a wheelchair the last years of his life, and he was finally … ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Persecution, War, Alliance and Terrorism

Persecution, War, Alliance and Terrorism

From: We Were Not The Savages

Chapter 4 focuses on the persecution and war between England and the Mi’kmaq, and campaigns of terrorism. 24 $2.40 Add
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Political Boss

Political Boss

From: Cheated

Chapter Two delves into the year 1896 when the Wilfrid Laurier Liberals took office with a focus on the life of cabinet minister Clifford Sifton. ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Political Eruptions in British Columbia

Political Eruptions in British Columbia

1975

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter fourteen of George Manuel’s biography covers the organizing of the Indigenous peoples conference held in Copenhagen in 1975, resulting in the founding of the World Council of … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Politics and Promises

Politics and Promises

From: Warrior Life

Section one, Politics and Promises, is a collection of writings in response to and in critique of headlines about political events related to Indigenous peoples in Canada, including some … 45 $4.50 Add
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Introduction: Labours, Lands, Bodies

Introduction: Labours, Lands, Bodies

From: Home and Native Land

Examines the policy of multiculturalism within a settler society, and whether the current debates are disruptive or just another form of assimilation. Includes a discussion of the effects of the … ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add