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Challenging Canadian and Queer Nationalisms

Challenging Canadian and Queer Nationalisms

From: In a Queer Country

In "Challenging Canadian and Queer Nationalisms," Gary Kinsman takes issue with the very idea of the conference, that there could be a specific relationship between gays and lesbians … 31 $0.93 Add
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Chapter 26: Managing Labour's Momentum
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Chapter 26: Managing Labour’s Momentum

The Post-War Settlement, 1945-59

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter looks at the labour militancy that achieved union recognition in the 1945–48 strike wave and the historic Rand Formula. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 27: Quebec in the 1940s and 1950s
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Chapter 27: Quebec in the 1940s and 1950s

"The Great Darkness"

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter explains how In the 1940s and 1950s Québec underwent rapid industrial growth and a more secularized labour movement led to landmark struggles like the 1949 Asbestos and 1952 … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 30: Arctic Alterations
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Chapter 30: Arctic Alterations

Inuit Relocation in the 1950s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter discusses Cold War needs in the Arctic such as the DEW line and capitalist exploits that destroyed Inuit economies. 17 $1.70 Add
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Childhood

Childhood

From: The Teen Sex Trade

A first person true account of a Black woman’s youth in Halifax, Nova Scotia entailing growing up with four of her eight siblings, the volatile relationship between her parents, and her … 18 $1.80 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: The First Jews in North America

Some final thoughts and the legacy of the Hart family. 15 $1.50 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: Uprooting Racism

We can make a difference because each of us is already part of the community where racism exists and thrives. We are connected to neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and religious organizations. … 5 $0.50 Add
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Condemned to Repeat?

Condemned to Repeat?

Settler Colonialism, Racism, and Canadian History Textbooks

From: “Too Asian”?

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Destiny

Destiny

From: The Teen Sex Trade

The author outlines the start of her relationship with a young black man when she was a teen. 8 $0.80 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: The Teen Sex Trade

A black woman recounts the slow way she broke ties with an abusive and manipultaed partner and her want to reach out to other survivors. 3 $0.30 Add
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Ezekiel Hart, House of Assembly Member from Trois-Rivières

Ezekiel Hart, House of Assembly Member from Trois-Rivières

From: The First Jews in North America

On the life and political ambitions of Ezekiel Hart. He was the First Jewish Elected Representative of the House of Assembly of Lower Canada for Trois-Rivières. 24 $2.40 Add
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Fairy Tales of Two Cities:

Fairy Tales of Two Cities:

or Queer Nation(s)-National Cinema(s)

From: In a Queer Country

Thomas Waugh’s "Fairy Tales of Two Cities: Queer Nation(s)-National Cinema(s)" considers examples from a past when Canadian cinema in general was defining itself, in response to … 26 $0.52 Add
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Family as a Site of Contestation:

Family as a Site of Contestation:

Queering the Normal or Normalizing the Queer?

From: In a Queer Country

Michelle K. Owen’s essay looks at what recently has become the most prominent aspect of this struggle for recognition. Owen ‘s response is informed and polemical; a scholarship that … 22 $0.44 Add
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For a multicultural, multi-faith, multiracial Canada

For a multicultural, multi-faith, multiracial Canada

A manifesto

From: Home and Native Land

The author argues that leftist critics are right in their anti-state condemnation of multiculturalism, but wrong to not see how popular groups – everyday Canadians – make … 7 $0.91 Add
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For FAWQ's Sake

For FAWQ’s Sake

From: Frequently Asked White Questions

In the introduction, authors Ajay Parasram and Alex Khasnabish  discuss the challenges with providing and conducting antiracist education and their previous experience creating the Safe Space for … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Foreword

Foreword

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

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