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Indigenous Policies in Canada

How can a country that prides itself on reconciliation still reproduce colonial inequalities? In this powerful and accessible book, political scientist Thierry Rodon and Innu researcher Hélène Boivin trace more than five centuries of Indigenous–state relations to reveal how Canada’s policies toward First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have evolved—and where they continue to fail. From the first alliances of New France to today’s struggles over land, self-government, and resource development, the authors uncover the contradictions at the heart of Canadian policy: recognition without true equality, consultation without consent, progress shadowed by persistent injustice. Yet this is also a story of resilience. Across every chapter, Indigenous Peoples emerge not as victims of history, but as political actors who have shaped—and continue to reshape—the country. With clear analysis, supported by data, and comparative perspectives from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, Indigenous Policies in Canada offers an indispensable guide to understanding how colonialism endures—and how it can be dismantled. Featuring a moving foreword by Senator Michèle Audette, this book invites readers to look beyond reconciliation as rhetoric and imagine a future grounded in respect, recognition, and shared responsibility. This text is a vital read for students, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the real foundations—and the unfinished work—of reconciliation in Canada. Features:
  • Foreword written by Michèle Audette, Senator and Innu from Uashat mak Mani-Utenam
  • Critical examinations of Indigenous–state relations, self-determination, and governance in Canada and beyond
  • Includes pedagogical features such as learning objectives, end-of-chapter summaries and key points, and an end-of-text glossary
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In My Sister’s House

In My Sister’s House is the first volume in the innovative new series, In Words of Our Own: Black Women and Being, a four-book collection of original scholarship by and about Black Canadian women. This series brings together Black feminist thought leaders to explore a range of interrelated topics, with each volume expanding the reach of Black feminist scholarship in Canada. The first volume In My Sister’s House examines Black feminist theory and praxis as it emerges within Canadian contexts, while remaining in dialogue with global Black feminist traditions. Contributors explore the daily confrontations of anti-Black racism and gendered oppression, while also analyzing community achievements and identifying strategies for moving beyond divisive tactics. This book offers a platform for theorizing every aspect of Black women’s lives, from their historical legacies of enslavement and dehumanization to contemporary experiences of struggle, resistance, and triumph. Through diverse perspectives, it centers the strength and resilience of women of African ancestry and contributes to a growing body of counter-hegemonic discourse grounded in Black women’s activism. As one of the only collected works grounded in Black women’s scholarship and lived experience in Canada, In Words of our Own is a foundational resource for students, scholars, and activists interested in Black Canadian feminism, gender studies, intersectionality, and social justice grounded in lived experience. Features:
  • As one of the first collective volumes of Canadian Black feminist scholarship by and about Black women, this volume breaks new ground and advances feminist thought, research, and scholarship and situates Canadian Black feminisms within global conversations
  • Features critical thinking questions for each chapter that will aid in facilitating meaningful discussion within and outside the classroom
  • Drawing from multiple disciplines: history, education, sociology, gender and women’s studies, Black studies, and critical race studies, this book and subsequent collection is an interdisciplinary powerhouse and vital resource across many different programs and courses
  • Can be utilized as part of the larger series or as a standalone resource
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Queerly Canadian, Second Edition

In the second edition of this remarkable and comprehensive anthology, many of Canada's leading sexuality studies scholars examine the fundamental role that sexuality has played—and continues to play—in the building of our nation, and in our national narratives, myths, and anxieties about Canadian identity. Thoroughly updated, this new edition features twenty-six new chapters on topics including Indigenous kinship, Blackness, masculinity, disability, queer resistance, and sex education. Covering both historical and contemporary perspectives on nation and community, law and criminal justice, organizing and activism, health and medicine, education, marriage and family, sport, and popular culture and representation, the essays also take a strong intersectional approach, integrating analyses of race, class, and gender. This interdisciplinary collection is essential for the Canadian sexuality studies classroom, and for anyone interested in the mythologies and realities of queer life in Canada. FEATURES
  • sixty percent new and expanded content with twenty-six new chapters
  • thoroughly updated to reflect a strong emphasis on the diversity of queer experiences and identities in Canada
  • each chapter includes a brief introduction, written for this collection by the author, that provides helpful context about their work for both students and teachers
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Canadian Society in the Twenty-First Century, Fourth Edition

Now in its fourth edition, Canadian Society in the Twenty-First Century examines Canada’s development and current circumstances in a socio-historical framework. This foundational text encourages students to consider some of the tough questions Canadian citizens are likely to face in adjusting to the demands and challenges of life in the twenty-first century. Divided into three sections, the text investigates economic, political, cultural, and ideological perspectives through three main relationships: Canada and Quebec, Canada and the United States, and Canada and Indigenous Peoples. Each of these sections deals with large issues impacting all societies in the early 21st century: nationalism, neo-liberalism, and cultural values of social solidarity that persist, despite modernity. The final chapter revisits the importance of socio-historical methods, the roles of state and markets, and sociological theory in a wider context, ending with a look at the sociological implications of the global pandemic. Exploring the unique character of modern Canadian society, this is a vibrant introductory resource for sociology courses on Canadian society, as well as undergraduate courses in Canadian studies and Canadian history across North America. FEATURES
  • features updated statistics and data that reflect current scholarship in the field and new discussions on issues such as the current crisis of neo-liberal globalization, Canada’s petroleum industry, global warming, the Wet’suwet’en dispute in 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic
  • includes annotated lists of recommended readings, videos, and websites, critical thinking questions, and a newly added glossary
  • integrates sociological concepts in an accessible and engaging way to help students understand the foundations of contemporary Canadian society
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Gender and History

Work and Labour

Indigenous History

Canadian Society

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