2021

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Concrete Indians

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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Concrete Indians is an open-call portraiture series started in 2008 that focuses on reflections of contemporary Indigenous identity and decolonization. Photos included. 4 $0.40 Add
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Red Shadows

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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In this chapter, the author explores her feelings for her mother, who died of AIDS when Mayer was 3 years old. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Net of Fate

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She muses on memories of her mother. 4 $0.40 Add
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My Third Funeral

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. His remains are cremated and brought to North America. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Great Indian Bus Tour of Toronto

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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Interviews with Heather Howard-Bobiwash, Jon Johnson, and Kory Snache. ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Long Ladder of Shame

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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In this chapter, the author suggests that people like her – a trans Chicana sex worker who is chronically homeless – are terrorized by America’s obsession with pathogenic medicine. 5 $0.50 Add
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Marjorie Beaucage, the Runner

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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A chapter on the life and achievements of Marjorie Beaucage, including excerpts from her unpublished memoir. 8 $0.80 Add
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Disclosure

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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In this chapter, Birch explores the many meaning of "disclosure" among gay men. 8 $0.80 Add
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Now That We Know

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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On the colonial history of Toronto (and Canada’s) education system, and dealing with colonial history and structures. 6 $0.60 Add
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Half-Breed Blues

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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This chapter explores the lingering effect of a date-rape on the author’s romantic and sexual life. 18 $1.80 Add
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No Thrills and Bougie Bannock

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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On growing up in Toronto and food. The author talks about bannock and the social and cultural forces that underlie this food. 5 $0.50 Add
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Status Symbol

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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This chapter explores St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, where the author has regular blood work. He writes that it inspires a sense of community, and it is where he feels safest from stigma. 5 $0.50 Add
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The NishDish Journey

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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On Nishdish, a successful catering business in the process of expansion. The chapter discusses food, culture, Indigenous survivance and education, and the development of this business. 11 $1.10 Add
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Jim Dumont Onaubinisay (Walks Above the Ground) on Identity and Spirituality in the City

TRANSFORMING THE CITY

From: Indigenous Toronto

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An interview with Jim Dumonth Onaubinisay on his work and legacy in Toronto and beyond. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Undead Disco

Variations on a Theme

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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In this chapter, the author discusses gay music, music claimed by gay people, and music that, sometimes retrospectively, narrates the gay experience. 14 $1.40 Add