The Courts and the Colonies offers a detailed account of a protracted dispute arising within a Hutterite colony in Manitoba, when the Schmiedeleut leaders attempted to force the departure of a group t
Winner of the 2009 Clio Prize for British ColumbiaThe history of Aboriginal-settler interactions in Canada continues to haunt the national imagination. Despite billions of dollars spent on the "Indian
Canada’s style of politics has changed in recent years. Ministers are kept on a short leash. MPs parrot the same catchphrases across the country. Journalists are shunned. Government information is hid
These captivating reflections on the history of our environment and ourselves will make you think differently not only about Canada's past but also about our future.
The First World War’s appalling death toll and the need for a sense of equality of sacrifice on the home front led to Canada’s first experience of overseas conscription. While historians have focused
The People's Republic of China claims 22,000 kilometres of land borders and 18,000 kilometres of coast line. How did this vast country come into being? The state credo describes an ancient process of
The massive wood carvings unique to the Indian peoples of the Northwest Coast arouse a sense of wonder in all who see them. This guide helps the reader to understand and enjoy the form and meaning of
