A Concise History of Canada's First Nations, second edition, is a revised, streamlined edition of the award-winning Canada's First Nations: A History of Founding Peoples from Earliest Times, designed to make First Nations' history more accessible to a broader readership. This edition contains a new final chapter covering Prime Minister Stephen Harper's 2008 apology to residential school survivors, the Caledonia land dispute in Ontario, and the First Nations Governance Act. In addition to more than 70 maps and illustrations, it includes numerous boxes highlighting specific subjects, review questions, an extensive glossary of important names and terms, and a list of useful websites.

About the Author

Olive Patricia Dickason, is Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, and adjunct Professor of History, University of Ottawa, is the author of several books, including The Myth of the Savage (1984, 1997) and The Law of Nations and the New World, with L.C. Green (1989). Dr Dickason is a Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Aboriginal Life Achievement Award, Canadian Native Arts Foundation. Through her distinguished career she has remained proud of her M�tis heritage.

William Newbigging is an associate Professor and head of the history department at Algoma University. He has taught Aboriginal history for nearly 10 years. Dr Newbigging also makes a point of regularly attending Aboriginal learning conferences and Native studies workshops in order to learn more about the needs of Aboriginal students. He has recently finished his first book, History of French-Ottawa Alliance, to be published with University of Nebraska Press.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We strive to provide quality new and used books online to our customers at fair and competitive market prices. We specialize in non-fiction, modern first editions, autographed books, sets, and some new condition items from bookstore purchases.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

GridFreed LLC
2077 kurtz st, San diego, CA, 92110, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We accept return requests for 30 days after arrival. If the item is returned for the reason "Buyer Does Not Want Item" the buyer is refunded the item price only. If the item was mis-described, we will refund initial shipping. The cost and responsibility for returning the item is that of the customer.

Shipping Terms

Our shipping is based on USPS Media Mail and for international orders, USPS priority flat rate and first class mail international rates. Insurance is used on high value orders.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 6.95	US$ 9.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.