A History Of The Canadian Peoples

A core text for introduction to Canadian history courses offered out of history departments nation-wide.

A History of the Canadian Peoples is a skilful condensation of the two-volume history. In a single volume, it covers the whole of Canadian history from pre-contact times to the present, integrating social, cultural, political, and economic history into a coherent overarching narrative.

A history of the Canadian Peoples is a skilful condensation of the two-volume history. In a single volume, it covers the whole of Canadian history from pre-contact times to the present, integrating social, cultural, political, and economics history into a coherent overarching narrative.

History of the Canadian Peoples Vol 1 has long been a respected core text for Pre-Confederation courses. The authors, both scholars with stellar reputations whose writing style is accessible and graceful, weave together the rich tapestry of Canada's social, political, and economic story. Highly-praised characteristics - excellent treatment of Historiography, the attractive four-colour design; and the Source Documents CD-ROM provided with every book.

History of the Canadian Peoples has been one of the most respected Canadian history texts for many years, known for its integrated social, cultural, and political approach to history. The authors continue to provide an inclusive history of Canada, including the stories of well-known Canadians as well as every day Canadians. The sixth edition has been streamlined and condensed to promote accessibility and student engagement, without sacrificing any of the rigour and breadth of past editions. The text builds on established strengths-social history focus, attractive four-colour design, and a student-friendly, vivid writing style. Donald Fyson of Laval University, brings new perspective and expertise, particularly on Quebec.

The first book to examine the role of Canada’s newspapers in perpetuating the myth of Native inferiority. Seeing Red is a groundbreaking study of how Canadian English-language newspapers have portrayed Aboriginal peoples from 1869 to the present day. It assesses a wide range of publications on topics that include the sale of Rupert’s Land, the signing of Treaty 3, the North-West Rebellion and Louis Riel, the death of Pauline Johnson, the outing of Grey Owl, the discussions surrounding Bill C-31, the “Bended Elbow” standoff at Kenora, Ontario, and the Oka Crisis. The authors uncover overwhelming evidence that the colonial imaginary not only thrives, but dominates depictions of Aboriginal peoples in mainstream newspapers. The colonial constructs ingrained in the news media perpetuate an imagined Native inferiority that contributes significantly to the marginalization of Indigenous people in Canada. That such imagery persists to this day suggests strongly that our country lives in denial, failing to live up to its cultural mosaic boosterism.