10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada

10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada
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Publisher : University of Alberta
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781772126327
ISBN-13 : 1772126322
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Book Synopsis 10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada by : Aaron Hughes

Download or read book 10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada written by Aaron Hughes and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2022-09 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites readers to think about the tensions, events, and personalities that make Canada distinct. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation. The diverse episodes include the enactment of the War Measures Act, hockey's Summit Series, the patriation of the Constitution, the Multiculturalism Act, the École Polytechnique Massacre, victories for gay rights, Quebec's second referendum on secession, The Tragically Hip's farewell concert, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and ongoing Black equality struggles. Each day represents a window on contemporary Canada, jumpstarting reflection and conversation about who we are as a nation and how we got here. Ten Days That Shaped Modern Canada is the perfect guide for all those curious about the forces that shape our country and about how we understand our place in the world.


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