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Guest Blog: Heirs of an Ambivalent Empire by Scott Berthelette »
Heirs of an Ambivalent Empire by Scott Berthelette explores how French-Indigenous interactions in the Hudson Bay watershed area led to the rise of the Métis Nation. The recently-published book follows French-Canadian (Canadien) fur traders across the Northwest as they navigated relationships between sovereign Indigenous nations and the French government. Over time, the Canadien’s ties with the French … Read More >
Reading List: Truth and Reconciliation »
This post was first published on September 30, 2021. From July 24 to 29, 2022, Pope Francis is visiting Canada. Pope Francis delivered an apology for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system on the first day of this visit. We would like to share a reading list that can shed some light … Read More >
Reading List: Canada Day 2022 »
July 1st is Canada Day. While it is traditionally a holiday in honour of Canadian Confederation, the meaning of Canada Day has evolved amidst more accurate understandings of the country’s history. Not only a day of celebration, Canada Day also allows the time and space for learning, reflection, and remembrance. A day dedicated to Confederation … Read More >
Reading List: National Indigenous History Month »
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, we’ve compiled a list of recently published and forthcoming books that highlight the history, art, and literature of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
Use the code MQIS to receive a 20% discount on Indigenous Studies books for the month of June.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Reading List »
30 September 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. To honour this day of reflection and action we have compiled a by no means exhaustive list of titles reflecting the unique experiences of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada. The books below include several memoirs from … Read More >
Reading List: National Indigenous Peoples Day »
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, we are honoured to highlight the following titles published since 2020 that explore, celebrate, or reflect on the diverse culture and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and across Turtle Island.
Addendum to Eatenonha: Native Roots of Modern Democracy »
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, Georges Sioui has provided an addendum to his Choice 2020 Outstanding Academic Title award winner, Eatenonha: Native Roots of Modern Democracy. Providing a greater understanding of the meaning of Eatenonha, Sioui also graciously offers readers a guide … Read More >
Truth, Reconciliation, and Sámi Education in the Nordic North: Otso Kortekangas Guest Blog »
“Both the educational system and the language have contributed to an awakening nationalism and a movement for Sámi Indigenous rights that pose a strong rebuttal to the assimilation, which was attempted at various times.” Marianne Stenbaek, Foreword to Language, Citizenship, and Sámi Education in the Nordic North, 1900-1940.
In 2019, the Finnish government announced … Read More >
Spotlight on Secwépemc People, Land, and Laws: Yerí7 re Stsq’ey’s-kucw »
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. That is … Read More >
Reading List: National Indigenous Peoples Day »
As a lead up to National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’ve compiled a reading list to add to the celebration of the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Secwépemc People, Land, and Laws: Yerí7 re Stsq’ey’s-kucw
By Marianne Ignace and Ronald E Ignace
Foreword by Bonnie Leonard
An exemplary work … Read More >
