Blog – Indigenous
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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 Keep reading »
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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. Keep reading »
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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). Keep reading »
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Now Available as Audiobooks!
A National Crime, Making Believe, Ubuntu Relational Love, and more have been newly released as audiobooks! Keep reading »
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Recipes and Reciprocity: Excerpt on nutritional colonialism and Indigenous Knowledge
The following excerpt is from Hannah Tait Neufeld’s chapter of Recipes and Reciprocity: Building Relationships in Research edited by Hannah Tait Neufeld and Elizabeth Finnis (pages 79-95). Keep reading »
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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). Keep reading »
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Indigenous Celebrity: Excerpt on the boxing match between Justin Trudeau and Patrick Brazeau
The following excerpt is from Kim Anderson and Brendan Hokowhitu’s chapter of Indigenous Celebrity: Entanglements with Fame edited by Jennifer Adese and Robert Alexander Innes (pages 146-162). Keep reading »
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Indigenous Celebrity: Excerpt on “Military Mohawk Princess” kahntinetha Horn
The following excerpt is from Kahente Horn-Miller’s chapter of Indigenous Celebrity: Entanglements with Fame edited by Jennifer Adese and Robert Alexander Innes (pages 80-104). Keep reading »
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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. Keep reading »
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Tribute to Theodore (Ted) Fontaine
UMP would like to pay tribute to Theodore (Ted) Fontaine (1941–2021), author and tireless advocate for residential school survivors and for reconciliation in our communities. Keep reading »