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An urgent, informed, intimate condemnation of the Canadian state and its failure to deliver justice to Indigenous people by national bestselling author and former Crown prosecutor Harold R. Johnson. "The night of the decision in the Gerald Stanley trial for the murder of Colten Boushie, I...

This is the fascinating story of the French regime in Canada. Few periods in the history of North America can equal it for romance and color, drama and suspense, great human courage and far-seeing aspiration. Costain, who writes history in the terms of the people who lived it, wrote of this book...

Eleanor Roosevelt was born into the privileges and prejudices of American aristocracy and into a family ravaged by alcoholism. She overcame debilitating roots: in her public life, fighting against racism and injustice and advancing the rights of women; and in her private life, forming lasting...

Sourced from Pierre-Esprit Radisson’s journals, which are the best firsthand accounts of 17th-century Canada, Bush Runner tells the extraordinary true story of this protean 17th-century figure, a man more trading partner than colonizer, a peddler of goods and not worldview - and with it offers a fresh perspective on the world in which he lived.

A mesmerizing odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, and the rich history it reveals. What does it mean to explore and confront the unknown? Beyond the Trees recounts Adam Shoalts's epic, never-before-attempted solo crossing of Canada's mainland Arctic in a single season. It's also a...

Them Days is a quarterly magazine dedicated to documenting and preserving the old ways and early days of Labrador. Many thanks to the people who shared their time and memories, their names appear with their stories...

Canada is not one nation, but three: English Canada, Quebec, and First Nations. Yet as a country Canada is very successful, in part because it maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and federalism. Alongside this contemporary openness Canada also has its own history to contend with; with a legacy of broken treaties and residential schools for its Indigenous peoples, making reconciliation between Canada and First Nations an ongoing journey, not a destination.

From old Easter traditions, to close calls in planes, caribou and moonshine: Enjoy seniors and storytellers share about life in Labrador back in 'Them Days...

From old trapping laws to boat building and crafting dog harnesses, seniors and storytellers share about life in Labrador once upon a time...

In this edition of Them Days, look back at the linerboard operations, early woods initiatives and practices, through a sample of the songs and stories that arose from them. This audiobook was created in partnership with Them Days Magazine and Archive (Labrador) and the Research Centre for the...

Do you need an audiobook about Black Canadian history? My name is LTtheMonk, and I think you need to learn something new. Something you weren't taught in school, stories of unsung Black Canadian heroes, forgotten communities, and why the Klan got so big in Canada. You'll be amazed you didn't...

Discover how a rugged cliff-top fort survived sieges and regime changes to become the cultural heart of French Canada. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative historical journey traces the intersection of geography, power, and human resilience along the St. Lawrence River. Step into the...

Stand atop a fortified cliff where global empires clashed in a dramatic military history that shaped North America. Trace the transformation of a vital Indigenous river crossroads into a rugged, heavily guarded colonial stronghold. Watch as bold ambitions build a fiercely devout and commercially...

Master the dramatic military history of a forgotten war that violently forged the national identity of three empires. Perfect for a long commute or a focused educational session, this immersive audio journey thrusts you onto the bloody decks of Atlantic warships and deep into dark, embattled...

This gripping historical mystery explores how a legendary treasure hunt turned a small island into a deadly obsession. For over two centuries, determined explorers have sunk fortunes, reputations, and their very lives into a stubborn, flooded hole off the coast of Nova Scotia. Uncover the...

Dive into the dramatic urban history of a muddy colonial outpost that transformed into a global multicultural metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective city walk, this engaging narrative brings centuries of migration, political riots, and architectural triumphs to life. Listen...

Experience gripping military history as a fragile republic battles a global naval empire for its very survival. Amidst the chaos of Napoleonic global warfare and brutal frontier violence, early Americans and fierce Indigenous confederacies collide in a high-stakes struggle that reshaped a...

Explore epic Canadian history as a vulnerable riverside mission transforms into the beating heart of a colonial empire. Let this evocative audio journey transport your daily commute straight to the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Feel the clash of imperial ambitions and Indigenous alliances...

Experience an epic saga of imperial rivalry and Indigenous resistance that forged a modern North American nation. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative explores the dramatic clash of cultures and political maneuvering that built a vast country. Whether you need an engaging...

Uncover the dramatic urban history and cultural clashes that forged a resilient French-speaking North American metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute or next travel adventure, this immersive historical journey transports you straight to the cobblestone streets of a settlement forever caught...