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Interview with Robert Coutts, author of Authorized Heritage
Robert Coutts discusses imagined pasts and processes of commemoration, key takeaways from his book Authorized Heritage.
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Laughing Back at Empire: Excerpt
The following excerpt is from the introduction of Angie Wong’s forthcoming book Laughing Back at Empire: The Grassroots Activism of The Asianadian Magazine, 1978–1985 pages 1–2.
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Legends of the Capilano: Introduction and The Legend of the Two Sisters
The following excerpt is from Alix Shield’s introduction to Legends of the Capilano, pages 3 – 4.
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International Women's Day Discount
This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the work of some of the incredible women and two-spirit writers from our list.
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For a Better World: Excerpt on the Indigenous Labour Movement and Shoal Lake 40
The following excerpt is from Adele Perry’s chapter of For a Better World: The Winnipeg General Strike & the Workers’ Revolt edited by James Naylor, Rhonda L. Hinther, and Jim Mochoruk (pages 39-60).
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Now Available as Audiobooks!
A National Crime, Making Believe, Ubuntu Relational Love, and more have been newly released as audiobooks!
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Gifts from Amin: Excerpt
The following excerpt is from Shezan Muhammedi’s’ book Gifts from Amin: Ugandan Asian Refugees in Canada (pages 1-20).
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Authorized Heritage: Excerpt on the development of Wanuskewin National Historic Site
The following excerpt is from Robert Coutts’ book Authorized Heritage: Place, Memory, and Historic Sites in Prairie Canada (pages 55-64).
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Top Ten Titles from the Past Ten Years
University of Manitoba Press staff selected ten UMP titles, published over the past ten years, that represent the press.
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Making Believe Takes Home a Manitoba Book Award!
Magdalene Redekop’s book wins the Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher
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New Audiobook Releases!
Sanaaq audiobook available now and A Knock on the Door and Structures of Indifference coming soon!
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Human Rights and Social Justice Book Series Virtual Meet & Greet!
Join us on April 28, 2:00-3:00, for a virtual “meet & greet” with Series Editors Rhonda Hinther and Adele Perry, along with UMP Acquisitions Editor Jill McConkey.
