First Nations History

The European Mind is a global examination of Western power informed by a First Nations perspective. It delves into Christianity, capitalism and colonialism, and how our colonial history directly impacts where we are now. The European Mind contends that European imperialism was not only driven by economic and exploratory factors but motivated by a self-perpetuating belief based on moral superiority, racial hierarchy, spiritual entitlement and an insatiable greed paraded as economics.

Mohawk Interruptus is a bold challenge to dominant thinking in the fields of Native studies and anthropology. Combining political theory with ethnographic research among the Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke, a reserve community in what is now Southwestern Quebec, Audra Simpson examines their struggles to articulate and maintain political sovereignty through centuries of settler colonialism.

*Finalist for the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize* *Finalist for the 2020 BC and Yukon Book Prizes' Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize* *National Bestseller* *A Hill Times' Best Book of 2019* A searing and revelatory account of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls of Highway 16, and an...

Kenneth C. Davis presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation’s destiny and character. Davis’s dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when...

By the bestselling author of Astoria, a thrilling and masterfully crafted narrative of the Conquistador Francisco Coronado’s expedition across 2,500 miles of the vast uncharted North American interior—“El Norte Misterioso” —where he was turned back by fierce indigenous resistance that...

Are you familiar with the terms listed above? In Indigenous Writes, Chelsea Vowel, legal scholar, teacher, and intellectual, opens an important dialogue about these (and more) concepts and the wider social beliefs associated with the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. In 31 essays, Chelsea explores the Indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present, through five categories - Terminology of Relationships; Culture and Identity; Myth-Busting; State Violence; and Land, Learning, Law, and Treaties.

What does the cross of Christ have to do with the thunderbird? How might the life and work of Christian writer G. K. Chesterton shed light on our understanding of North American Indigenous art and history? This unexpected connection forms the basis of these discerning reflections by art historian Matthew Milliner. In this fifth volume in the Hansen Lectureship Series, Milliner appeals to Chesterton's life and work in order to understand and appreciate both Indigenous art and the complex, often tragic history of First Nations peoples, especially in the American Midwest.

One of the New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2016 One of NPR's 10 Best Books of 2016 "Heartachingly relevant...the Eleanor Roosevelt who inhabits these meticulously crafted pages transcends both first-lady history and the marriage around which Roosevelt scholarship has traditionally pivoted...

Martin Luther, full of compassion, grief, disappointment, and frustration, turns away from his entreaties to and debates with church leaders and writes instead to the German political leaders. With extreme clarity, Luther explains in this letter the unbalanced nature and habits of the religious...

Experience the epic Canadian history of land, power, and survival through a captivating narrative of nation-building. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or a thought-provoking deep dive into North American politics, this sweeping chronicle trades dry dates for dramatic...

Journey through the immersive Japanese history of an ancient capital where courtiers and monks forged a unified empire. Perfect for a reflective morning commute or focused travel prep, this vivid audio experience transports you directly to eighth-century grid streets and colossal temples...

Uncover the epic clash of empires and fierce Indigenous resistance that forged two distinct modern Pacific nations. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this captivating historical journey transports you from the ancient voyages of Polynesian navigators to the harsh...

Journey through Indigenous history and witness the resilient Native families who shaped North America across generations. This immersive narrative bypasses dry treaties to center the lived experiences, spiritual practices, and daily diplomacy of vibrant communities. Whether you are seeking a...

Experience the gripping history of colonization and the relentless fight for liberation that birthed a modern democracy. This immersive narrative transports you from pre-colonial trade networks to the brutal legal architecture of apartheid. Witness the epic clash of empires and the ultimate...

One of Indigo's Top 10 History Books of 2024 and Top 100 Books of 2024 One of the Toronto Star’s 25 books to read this season One of Kobo CA's Best Nonfiction Ebooks of the Year One of CBC's Best Canadian Nonfiction of 2024 From the #1 national bestselling author of 'Indian' in the...

Explore turbulent Australian history as ancient cultures clash with penal colony survival to forge a modern nation. Whether settling in for a daily commute or seeking a reflective escape, this sweeping narrative transports you across time. Listen as distant decisions reshape vast landscapes...

This is what a history of Australia looks like when it has Indigenous perspectives at its heart. For over 65,000 years, people have made this continent their own through language, song, water and fire. The First Inventors tells their story. It is a history of innovation, diplomacy and design...

An extraordinary American comes to life in this vivid, incisive portrait of the early days of the republic—and the birth of modern politics hen the roar of the Revolution had finally died down, a new generation of American politicians was summoned to the Potomac to assemble the nation's newly...

Winner of the 2018 Louise de Kiriline Lawrence Award for Nonfiction Longlisted for the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize Shortlisted for the 2018 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction The sweeping, epic story of the mysterious land that came to be called “Canada” like it’s never been told...

Experience the epic Canadian history of a divided frontier forged into a modern nation through fierce cultural clashes. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this gripping chronological saga immerses you in the high-stakes evolution of North America. Hear how vast plains, dense forests, and...