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Canada's First Nations uses an interdisciplinary approachdrawing on research in archaeology, anthropology, biology, sociology, political science, and historyto give an account of Canada's past. Olive Dickason's widely acclaimed history of Canada's founding peoples is augmented by David McNab's updates and indepth examination of recent events, including the Ipperwash inquiry and global warming's effect on Innu of Canada's the north.This text describes how Canada's Aboriginal peoples were radically altered by the arrival of Europeans. They fought as allies beside the French and English during the battles of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; they were hunted to the point of extermination in Newfoundland; and their numbers were decimated by European diseases. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Canada tried to legislate Aboriginal cultures out of existence, as the official assumption remained that assimilation would bring an end to any Indian 'Problem.'From Nescambiouit and Potiac, to Pound Maker, Abe Okpik, and Elijah Harper, Amerindians and Inuit have responded to persistent colonial pressure in various ways, including attempts at cooperation, episodes of resistances, and politically sophisticated efforts to preserve their territory and culture. The revitalization of today's Aboriginal communitiesdramatically expressed by the Mohawk at Oka in 1990 and by members of the six nations in Caledonia in 2005reminds us that accurate perception of the past is essential to a just shaping of Canada's future.
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- Q: What is the subject matter of 'Canada's First Nations: A History of Founding Peoples from Earliest Times'? A: 'Canada's First Nations' explores the history of Canada's Aboriginal peoples, detailing their experiences from the arrival of Europeans to contemporary issues, using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Olive Dickason, with updates and contributions from David McNab.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2009.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Canada's First Nations'? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, given its interdisciplinary approach and thorough historical analysis, it is suitable for academic study and research.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of European colonization on Aboriginal peoples? A: Yes, the book details how the arrival of Europeans radically altered the lives of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
- Q: What are some key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the history of colonialism, resistance, cultural preservation, and the revitalization of Aboriginal communities.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is the fourth edition.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.