Resistance

Showing 193–208 of 268 results

Title & Subtitle Abstract Contributors Pages Year Purchase
From
NEW!

Days of Protest

Young Activists Come Together

From: Unsettling Canada

Preview

Days of Protest explores the Idle No More movement in Canada. This chapter discusses the new grassroots spirit of activism of Idle No More, the Defenders of the Land, and the January 2013 Day of … 14 $1.40 Add
From

Political Eruptions in British Columbia

1975

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Preview

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
From

The Erosion of Workers’ Rights in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Party, Labour Law Reform and Organized Labour, 2007-2020

From: Divided

Preview

In this essay, the authors examine the decades-long struggle by industry and business lobby groups to unravel what was once the most progressive labour legislation in the country. ; 19 $1.90 Add
From

A Voice for the Fourth World

1975-1976

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Preview

Chapter fifteen of George Manuel’s biography covers the years 1975 and 1976 and begins with the third meeting of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Manuel developed a sense of … ; 14 $1.40 Add
From

Lessons from Direct Action at the White House to Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

Preview

In Chapter 16, the authors examine Keystone XL (or KXL) and the Tar Sands Action. ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
From
NEW!

The End of Colonialism

From: Unsettling Canada

Preview

The End of Colonialism serves as the conclusion of Manuel’s work, and in it he highlights all the work still to be done but also celebrates some victories won by Indigenous people across … 5 $0.50 Add
From

Who Killed the Public Surgery Centre?

From: Divided

Preview

This essay concerns the shift to private surgeries in Saskatchewan. This policy was meant to reduce the wait times for surgical procedures through a market-based approach, but wait times only … 12 $1.20 Add
From
NEW!

Afterword by Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson

From: Unsettling Canada

Preview

Afterward by Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson. 6 $0.60 Add
From

Back to British Columbia

1976-1977

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Preview

Chapter sixteen of George Manuel’s biography covers the years 1976 and 1977 when he decides to leave Ottawa and the National Indian Brotherhood and return to British Columbia to work with … ; 14 $1.40 Add
From

Gulf Coast Resistance and the Southern Leg of the Keystone XL Pipeline

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

Preview

In Chapter 17 the authors examine the scope and breadth of resistance across the Gulf Region of the United States, including the Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, Tar Sands Blockade, … ; 14 $1.40 Add
From

Public-Private Partnerships

What Counts as Evidence of Claimed Value?

From: Divided

Preview

This chapter challenges a Saskatchewan government minister’s claims that those who question the value of the use of P3s are blinded by ideology and that available value-for-money reports … ; 16 $1.60 Add
From

Where Have the Leaders Gone?

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Preview

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines Section 35 of the constitution of Canada and leadership in Indigenous communities with specific examples from British Columbia. 4 $0.40 Add
From

From Big Bad Worl to Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

The Uranium Industry Manipulates Its Image to Stay Afloat and Faces Resistance along the Way

From: Divided

Preview

This chapter discusses how current controversies around giant uranium company Cameco are manifestations of extractivism. It also explores how, to counter the resistance it has faced over the last … 16 $1.60 Add