Minority Communities

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“Too Asian”?

Racism and Post-Secondary Education

 The now notorious Maclean’s article “Too Asian?” from the magazine’s 2010 campus issue has sparked a national furor about race in Canadian higher education. Since the … ; ; ; 224 View

From Bombs to Books

The remarkable stories of refugee children and their families at two exceptional Canadian schools

 This book chronicles how schools in Canada can #&8212; and do — play a positive role in the day-to-day lives of refugee families. Written by a principal who has worked at of two of the … 232 View

In a Queer Country

Gay and Lesbian Studies in the Canadian Context

 In terms of rights and freedoms for queers, Canada holds an international reputation as among the most liberal of nations. Yet this picture of harmonious gay and lesbian assimilation is nothing … 320 View

In a Queer Country

Gay and Lesbian Studies in the Canadian Context

 In terms of rights and freedoms for queers, Canada holds an international reputation as among the most liberal of nations. Yet this picture of harmonious gay and lesbian assimilation is nothing … 320 View

The First Jews in North America

The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family, 1760-1860

 “Vaugeois’s fascinating account, amply illustrated by archival documents, is a valuable contribution to the history of Quebec, Canada and minority-majority relations.” The … ; 380 View

The Franz Boas Enigma

Inuit, Arctic, and Sciences

 “… Franz Boas has remained an enigma, so misunderstood as a person and so often misrepresented as an anthropologist.” William S. Willis, Jr. How did Franz Boas become the … 188 View

The Teen Sex Trade

My Story

 Jade Brooks grew up like any other kid — she played with friends, lovingly teased and was teased by her siblings, and excelled at school. It wasn’t until she was removed from her … 200 View

Uprooting Racism

How White People Can Work for Racial Justice (4th Edition)

 In 2016, the president-elect of the United States openly called for segregation and deportation based on race and religion. Meanwhile, inequalities in education, housing, health care and the job … 451 View
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From: The Franz Boas Enigma

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Introduction

From: “Too Asian”?

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 The introduction looks at how liberal and right-wing journalism in Canada deal with issues of “Race” and multiculturalism, especially on university and college campuses. 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Uprooting Racism

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 Uprooting Racism begins with the understanding that racism exists, it is pervasive and that its effects are devastating. Because of this devastation, we need to start doing everything possible to … 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction

From: In a Queer Country

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 Queer literature review; "Queer Country?" Conference (1996) 11 $0.11 Add
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From: The Teen Sex Trade

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 The author, a young black Nova Scotian, outlines her methodology for writing this book and the decision to publish under her real name but maintain pseudonyms for any other individual connected … 7 $0.70 Add
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From: The First Jews in North America

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 “Preface by Herbert Marx” 3 $0.30 Add
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Where Does Hope Come From?

From: From Bombs to Books

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 Ziad Abo Nofel writes a brief account of growing up in Iraq, the American invasion and moving to a refugee camp between Iraq and Syria for six years before finally moving to Canada. 4 $0.40 Add
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Beginnings

From: From Bombs to Books

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 A profile of Elaha Anwary, an Afghan refugee, who won the Grade 7 public speaking competition for her BC school by sharing her story. 5 $0.50 Add