Settler Society
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  NEW! Appropriation |
This chapter explores Margie’s short story “The Pride of my People” about an orphaned Dene boy, reflecting on her own racism, superioriot and wrongheadedness in her perceptions … | Margaret Macpherson | 6 | 2022 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Double PlayFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter explores the experiences of non-white women (Black, Indigenous, Japanese Canadian, and others) in sports in Canada. | Ian Kennedy | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From NEW! Prey |
The chapter recounts Margie’s fear of the Ripley boys, the dangers of going near the miners’ bunkhouses, and what happens to the reputations of the girls who went there. | Margaret Macpherson | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From NEW! Soul |
This chapter remembers Margie’s relationship with Sylvan Johnson, her sickly neighbour, his attempt to save Margie’s soul, his death and funeral, his sister Carmel’s regret, and … | Margaret Macpherson | 20 | 2022 | $2.00 Add |
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From NEW! Mission |
This chapter examines Margies relationship with Kallik Makoktok/Kathy Mist, entering highschool at Sir John Franklin, the freedom that came with it, and her regret in the role of Kathy’s … | Margaret Macpherson | 7 | 2022 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! Foreign |
The chapter reflects on the ideas of being an outsider, recounting the Soviet teacher Dr. Dotsenko, school ground gossip, a field trip to the mines, and stealing a dog with Maryanne. | Margaret Macpherson | 12 | 2022 | $1.20 Add |
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From NEW! Cracks |
The chapter recounts Margie and Maryanne’s two-night campout on Sammy’s Beach, youthful summers, stealing the clothes of skinny dippers foreigners, and the judgement-free friendship … | Margaret Macpherson | 10 | 2022 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! Not Your MascotFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter discusses racism and mascots in sports. | Ian Kennedy | 8 | 2022 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! White |
The chapter recounts further adjustments to highschool, an ill fated winter camping trip with Suz, the kindness and generosity of the man who saved them, and the end of the friendship between the … | Margaret Macpherson | 8 | 2022 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Hunt |
The chapter recounts Margie’s time with Lawrence, her first bird hunt, a malicious invitation from Mr. Puce, and reflections on the intentions of the teachers who came north. | Margaret Macpherson | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Sticks and StonesFrom: On Account of Darkness |
The author tells the story of the Kicknosways, who faced anti-Indigenous racism as they navigated life and the world of sports in Canada. Other stories are also told and racial tensions and … | Ian Kennedy | 16 | 2022 | $1.60 Add |
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From NEW! Alone |
The chapter reflects on Margie’s imaginative world as a teenager, Jennifer’s departure from the north to go to school in British Columbia, their fathers transfer to the Department of … | Margaret Macpherson | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Back in the GameFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter is about Indigenous experiences in sports, Indigenous women’s involvement in sports specifically, and gender norms. It discusses how Indigenous women have taken part in the … | Ian Kennedy | 15 | 2022 | $1.50 Add |
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From NEW! Community |
This chapter reflects on Margie’s relationship with Lawrence in her final days living in the north, their weekends together, finding community with his family, and the effects of having … | Margaret Macpherson | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! For Now |
This chapter concludes the memoir with Margie’s final days in Yellowknife following the completion of her exams, her last camping trip with Lawrence, their lack of a proper goodbye, … | Margaret Macpherson | 7 | 2022 | $0.70 Add |
