Red Mitten Nationalism
Red Mitten Nationalism

Author: Estée Fresco

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0228015154

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When Canada hosted the 1976 Montreal Olympics, few Canadian spectators waved flags in the stands. By 2010, in the run-up to the Vancouver Olympics, thousands of Canadians wore red mittens with white maple leaves on the palms. In doing so, they turned their hands into miniature flags that flew with even a casual wave. Red Mitten Nationalism investigates this shift in Canadians’ displays of patriotism by exploring how common understandings of Canadian history and identity are shaped at the intersection of sport, commercialism, and nationalism. Through case studies of recent Canadian-hosted Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Estée Fresco argues that representations of Indigenous Peoples’ cultures are central to the way everyday Canadians, corporations, and sport organizations remember the past and understand the present. Corporate sponsors and games organizers highlight selective ideas about the nation’s identity, and unacknowledged truths about the history and persistence of Settler colonialism in Canada haunt the commercial and cultural features of these sporting events. Commodities that represent the nation – from disposable trinkets to carefully curated objects of nostalgia – are not uncomplicated symbols of national pride, but rather reminders that Canada is built on Indigenous land and Settlers profit from its natural resources. Red Mitten Nationalism challenges readers to re-evaluate how Canadians use sport and commercial practices to express their patriotism and to understand the impact of this expression on the current state of Indigenous-Settler relations.

Angels Legacy
Angels Legacy

Author: Starr, Morgana

Publisher: Red Wheel

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1590035763

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Recurring dreams of flight send investigative journalist, Anara, on a journey to uncover their hidden meaning. Through a series of incredible events, she finds herself at the beautiful, ever-spring home of Hattie, who begins to tell her spellbinding story: In a strange land, where people live amongst fairies and unicorns, Kahara, a shape-shifting angel, forms a partnership with Nebo, a human sworn to protect her. The angel of war, Azza, joins them to heal the sick and fight the injustice and crimes against the subjects committed by a hard-hearted, greedy regent. When all seems lost, they find a new hope in Tammuz, a child with a heart so pure that nature itself obeys his wishes. Kahara and Nebo raise him in secret, racing against time to educate and protect him until he can take his rightful place as king of the land of Kishar, before all of the good in the kingdom is destroyed.

Decolonizing Heritage
Decolonizing Heritage

Author: Ferdinand De Jong

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-03-17

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1009092413

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Senegal's cultural heritage sites are in many cases remnants of the French empire. This book examines how an independent nation decolonises its colonial heritage, and how slave barracks, colonial museums, and monuments to empire are re-interpreted to imagine a postcolonial future.

Golden Bloodline 2 "The Riley Legacy Redeemed"
Golden Bloodline 2

Author: Richard Moorman

Publisher: Old Fella Writes

Published: 2024-03-29

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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In the sweeping saga that begins with "Golden Bloodline - Unveiling the Riley Legacy" now traverses continents to the vibrant heart of India, we follow the Brody family's extraordinary journey through tumult, triumph, and the relentless pursuit of destiny. Levi Brody, born of a lineage shadowed by the infamous Jack Riley, breaks free from the chains of his past to forge a path of his own in the burgeoning city of Ballarat during the 1860s. His adventures, from the depths of the Australian gold rush to the bustling streets of Melbourne, set the stage for a legacy of courage and determination that will echo through generations. As the torch is passed to his son, Samuel Brody, we are swept away to the British Raj's exotic and tumultuous landscape. Samuel, driven by an insatiable quest for adventure and a desire to carve his mark in the world, embarks on a journey that takes him from the prestigious halls of Clarendon College Ballarat to the rugged frontiers of Punjab. Alongside Eleanor, his spirited and compassionate companion, Samuel's life becomes intertwined with the fate of an empire, facing challenges that test the limits of their love, courage, and commitment to justice. This epic narrative weaves a rich tapestry of history, romance, and adventure from Melbourne's dark alleys to Rawalpindi's majestic palaces. At its heart, it is a story of family, the struggles that define us, the choices that shape our destiny, and the indomitable spirit that drives us to seek our place in the world. Dive into this captivating novel, where history comes alive and the saga of the Brody (nee Riley) family unfolds, a testament to the enduring power of love, loyalty, and the unyielding quest for freedom. Join us on a journey through time and across continents, where each page promises adventure, the allure of the unknown, and the unbreakable bonds that define us.