Indigenous Peoples

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R. v. Sparrow, 1990

R. v. Sparrow, 1990

From: The Court and the Constitution

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously upheld the setting aside of a conviction for fishing contrary to terms of an Indian band’s food fishing licence, and the order for a new trial on the … ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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What the UN says about Self-Determination

What the UN says about Self-Determination

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 3 of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peopls, … 6 $0.60 Add
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We Stole it Fair and Square

We Stole it Fair and Square

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel analyzes how Europeans settlers and their governments asserted ownership of the land in Canada — characterizing it as straighforward theft. He uses the … 6 $0.60 Add
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Chapter 1: Notes from a Blind Man

Chapter 1: Notes from a Blind Man

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Tanya Talaga recalls how she first became invested in the stories of the seven missing and murdered indigenous students while working as a political reporter covering indigenous … 38 $4.56 Add
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Chapter 10: Seven Fallen Feathers

Chapter 10: Seven Fallen Feathers

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga discusses the outcome of several inquests into the treatment of Indigenous students. Please Note: A collection can contain up to 30% of the … 16 $1.92 Add
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Chapter 2: Why Chanie Ran

Chapter 2: Why Chanie Ran

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Tanya Talaga begins by describing a meeting with Alvin Fiddler, the Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. She goes on to provide a history of the residential school system … 47 $5.64 Add
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Chapter 3: When the Wolf Comes

Chapter 3: When the Wolf Comes

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Tanya Talaga discusses the end of the residential school system in Canada and the continued failure of the Canadian government to provide educational resources for indigenous … 39 $4.68 Add
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Chapter 4: Hurting from the Before

Chapter 4: Hurting from the Before

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga discusses ongoing efforts and failures of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to provide educational resources for Indigenous communities. This … 32 $3.84 Add
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Chapter 5: The Hollowness of Not Knowing

Chapter 5: The Hollowness of Not Knowing

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga begins by providing an account of a meeting with Maryanne Panacheese on the Mishkeegogamang First Nation. The chapter goes on to discuss … 24 $2.88 Add
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Chapter 6: We Speak for the Dead to Protect the Living

Chapter 6: We Speak for the Dead to Protect the Living

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga begins by describing the experiences of several Indigenous students who have come to Thunder Bay for school. She goes on to provide an account of … 26 $3.12 Add
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Chapter 7: Brothers

Chapter 7: Brothers

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga describes the inquests made into the deaths of Indigenous students in Thunder Bay. The chapter continues with an account of the death of Reggie … 45 $5.40 Add
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Chapter 8: River, Give Me My Son Back

Chapter 8: River, Give Me My Son Back

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga provides an account of the death of Kyle Morrisseau, an Indigenous student from Keewaywin First Nation. Please Note: A collection can contain up to … 24 $2.88 Add
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Chapter 9: Less Than Worthy Victims

Chapter 9: Less Than Worthy Victims

From: Seven Fallen Feathers

In this reading, Indigenous author Tanya Talaga discusses the failures of the police and the Canadian legal system in investigating the deaths of the seven Indigenous students in Thunder Bay. … 25 $3.00 Add
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Conclusion
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Conclusion

From: Our Land The Maritimes

This chapter provides a summary of the historical and legal basis of a native claim in the Maritime provinces of Canada and calls upon the government to recognize Métis and Non-Status rights … ; 4 $0.40 Add
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The Legal Billy Club

The Legal Billy Club

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines how court injunctions are used by government and industry when Indigenous people take a stand for their land rights. He uses his personal experience as … 5 $0.50 Add
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Days of Protest
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Days of Protest

Young Activists Come Together

From: Unsettling Canada

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