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Social Science Native American Studies

Hidden in Plain Sight

Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture, Volume 1

edited by Cora J. Voyageur, David Newhouse & Dan Beavon

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2005
Category
Native American Studies
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781442640740
    Publish Date
    Oct 2011
    List Price
    $106.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781442610125
    Publish Date
    Oct 2011
    List Price
    $54.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802085818
    Publish Date
    Aug 2005
    List Price
    $59.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802088000
    Publish Date
    Aug 2005
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    $89.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442690905
    Publish Date
    Aug 2005
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The history of Aboriginal people in Canada taught in schools and depicted in the media tends to focus on Aboriginal displacement from native lands and the consequent social and cultural disruptions they have endured. Collectively, they are portrayed as passive victims of European colonization and government policy, and, even when well intentioned, these depictions are demeaning and do little to truly represent the role Aboriginal peoples have played in Canadian life. Hidden in Plain Sight adds another dimension to the story, showing the extraordinary contributions Aboriginal peoples have made - and continue to make - to the Canadian experience.

From treaties to contemporary arts and literatures, Aboriginal peoples have helped to define Canada and have worked to secure a place of their own making in Canadian culture. For this volume, editors David R. Newhouse, Cora J. Voyageur, and Daniel J.K. Beavon have brought together leading scholars and other impassioned voices, and together, they give full treatment to the Aboriginal contribution to Canada's intellectual, political, economic, social, historic, and cultural landscapes. Included are profiles of several leading figures such as actor Chief Dan George, artist Norval Morrisseau, author Tomson Highway, activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash, and politician Phil Fontaine, among others. Canada simply would not be what it is today without these contributions. The first of two volumes, Hidden in Plain Sight is key to understanding and appreciating Canadian society and will be essential reading for generations to come.

About the authors

Dr. Cora J. Voyageur is a full professor in the sociology department at the University of Calgary, where she has taught for more than 20 years. Her research interests explore the Indigenous experience in Canada, including leadership, community and economic development, women’s issues, and health. She is a Residential School Survivor and a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation from northern Alberta.

Cora J. Voyageur's profile page

David Newhouse is Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent University. He was a member of the policy team on economics for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

 

David Newhouse's profile page

Dan Beavon is the past director of Strategic Research and Analysis for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Dan Beavon's profile page