Aboriginal History: A Reader

By Kristin Burnett and Geoff Read

Book Overview

Combining contemporary articles with historical documents, this engaging reader examines the rich history of Canada's Aboriginal peoples through a thematic lens. The 31 articles - of which more than half are original to this volume - explore a diverse range of topics, including identity, treaties, spirituality, federal policy, residential schools, labour, and women's rights. Primary documents accompany each reading to provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the long and complex history of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples in Canada.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199015333
• ISBN13: 9780199015337
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 8.9"