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Wînipêk : visions of Canada from an Indigenous centre / by Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James,author.; Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James.Columns.Selections.;
Includes bibliographical references."The story of a people told through the story of a city. Niigaan Sinclair is often accused of being angry in his columns. But how can he not be? In a collection of writing that spans the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at residential school sites, the murder of young Indigenous girls, and the indifference towards the basic human rights of his family members, this book is inspired by his award-winning columns 'from the centre.' Niigaan examines the state of urban Indigenous life and legacy. At a crucial moment in Canada's reckoning with its crimes against the Indigenous peoples of the land, one of our most essential writers begins at the centre, capturing a web spanning centuries of community, art, and resistance. Based on years' worth of columns in the Winnipeg Free Press, CBC, and elsewhere, Niigaan Sinclair delivers a defining essay collection on the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Here, we meet the creators, leaders, and everyday people preserving the beauty of their heritage one day at a time. But we also meet the ugliest side of settler colonialism, and the communities who suffer most from its atrocities. Sinclair uses the story of Winnipeg to illuminate the reality of Indigenous life all over what is called Canada. This is a book that demands change and celebrates those fighting for it, that reminds us of what must be reconciled and holds accountable those who must do the work. It's a book that reminds us of the power that comes from loving a place, even as that place is violently taken away from you, and the magic of fighting your way back to it."--
Subjects: Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Settler colonialism; Settler colonialism;
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Louis Riel Day : the fur trade project / by Delaronde, Deborah L.,1958-; Dawson, Sheldon.;
"When a young boy is assigned a project about the fur trade by his teacher, he doesn<U+2019>t know who to turn to because his mom works all day. With help from his grandfather and the internet, they travel back in time and discover how the fur trade began, a new people emerged, the Métis<U+2019> role in the fur trade, Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance, and the reason behind a holiday named Louis Riel Day."-- Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Riel, Louis, 1844-1885; Fur trade; Métis; Métis;
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South to America : a journey below the Mason-Dixon to understand the soul of a nation / by Perry, Imani,1972-author.;
"An essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South--and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America"--
Subjects: Perry, Imani, 1972-;
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The dark remains / by McIlvanney, William,1936-2015,author.; Rankin, Ian,author.;
Lawyer Bobby Carter did a lot of work for the wrong type of people. Now he's dead and it was no accident. Besides a distraught family and a heap of powerful friends, Carter's left behind his share of enemies. So, who dealt the fatal blow? DC Jack Laidlaw's reputation precedes him. He's not a team player, but he's got a sixth sense for what's happening on the streets. His boss chalks the violence up to the usual rivalries, but is it that simple? As two Glasgow gangs go to war, Laidlaw needs to find out who got Carter before the whole city explodes. William McIlvanney's Laidlaw books changed the face of crime fiction. When he died in 2015, he left half a handwritten manuscript of Laidlaw's first case. Now, Ian Rankin is back to finish what McIlvanney started. In The Dark Remains, these two iconic authors bring to life the criminal world of 1970s Glasgow, and Laidlaw's relentless quest for truth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Laidlaw, Jack (Fictitious character); Murder; Police;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The god of good looks : a novel / by Mc Ivor, Breanne,author.;
"A modern-day Bridget Jones's Diary, this biting, entertaining, and transportive debut novel from award-winning writer Breanne Mc Ivor follows a young woman finding her voice and reclaiming her identity in Trinidadian society, perfect for readers of Sucha Fun Age"--
Subjects: Diary fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Businessmen; Fashion writing; Man-woman relationships; Periodicals; Trinidadians;
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God of mercy : a novel / by Nwọka, Okezie,author.;
God of Mercy is set in Ichulu, an Igbo village where the people's worship of their gods is absolute. Their adherence to tradition has allowed them to evade the influences of colonialism and globalization. But the village is reckoning with changes, including a war between gods signaled by Ijeoma, a girl who can fly. As tensions grow between Ichulu and its neighboring colonized villages, Ijeoma is forced into exile. Reckoning with her powers and exposed to the world beyond Ichulu, she is imprisoned by a Christian church under the accusation of being a witch. Suffering through isolation, she comes to understand the truth of merciful love. Reimagining the nature of tradition and cultural heritage and establishing a folklore of the uncolonized, God of Mercy is a novel about wrestling with gods, confronting demons, and understanding one's true purpose.
Subjects: Magic realist fiction.; Christianity and culture; Faith; Gods; Igbo (African people); Magic; Villages;
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Wuthering Heights / by Bronte, Emily,1818-1848;
Subjects: Country life; Large type books; Psychological fiction; Historical fiction;
© 1997., Charnwood,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cinco de mayo / by Torpie, Kate,1974-;
Subjects: Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday); Cinco de Mayo, Battle of, Puebla, Mexico, 1862;
© c2009., Crabtree Pub.,
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Confessions / by Airey, Catherine,author.;
The story unfolds across three timelines and locations. New York City, 2001: Cora Brady's father is among the missing in the aftermath of 9/11. As she tries to cope, she receives a letter from an unknown aunt in Ireland offering her a new life. This brings back memories of an old video game she played as a child, where two sisters must save students at a mysterious school. County Donegal, 1974: Róisín and her older sister, Máire, live in Burtonport. Máire is an enigmatic, talented artist, and her relationship with their neighbor Michael is complicated. When the Screamers, an artist group, come to town, Róisín helps Máire secure a position, setting off events that will separate the sisters forever. Burtonport, 2018: Lyca Brady, Cora's daughter, lives in an old house with her mother and great aunt. Amid Ireland's new abortion laws, Lyca struggles with her identity and her mother's activism. A message from a childhood friend sends her into the attic, where she uncovers long-hidden family secrets tied to the past. The novel weaves together these narratives, exploring family bonds, secrets, and the emotional legacies that shape their lives.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Sagas.; Novels.; Families; Families; Family secrets; Mothers and daughters; Secrecy; Sisters; Women;
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Charles Dickens and the great theatre of the world / by Callow, Simon,1949-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.; Novelists, English; Theater;
© c2012., Harper Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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