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If portraits could speak, what fascinating stories would they tell? For over two decades, Manitoban artist Gerald Kuehl has travelled to the far-flung corners of Canada to draw out these answers from the last generation of Indigenous Peoples born on the land, and, pencil in hand, to record their likenesses and experiences. These Elders shared their gripping stories with him so that he might share them with the world.

Depuis près de 175 ans, les religieuses catholiques jouent un rôle de premier plan au Manitoba en matière d’éducation, de soins de santé et d’oeuvres de charité. Ces pionnières ont courageusement quitté leur province ou leur pays natal afin d’exercer leur ministère dans les Prairies canadiennes, souvent dans des conditions exigeantes et éprouvantes, et ce, afin d’améliorer la vie du peuple, au nom de la foi catholique.

The St. Boniface Cathedral coffee table book, part of the Manitoba CountryScapes series, chronicles the history of St. Boniface’s six churches and cathedrals since the Mission was founded in 1818. Award-winning photographer Michel (Mike) Grandmaison’s contemporary photographs complement archival and historical material presented by author Joanne Therrien. In addition to these powerful photographs, The St.

Born on the banks of the majestic Harricana River, in the Abitibi region of Quebec, young Dominique Rankin was intended to succeed his father as Hereditary Chief and Medicine Man. But colonial encroachment on Indigenous Lands and efforts by the Canadian government to assimilate Dominique's people radically changed the course of the boy's life.

The Discovering Canada series presents information, stories and activities to make Canadian history interesting to young people. Each of the eleven illustrated books focuses on a theme in Canadian history and includes primary source quotes, biographical details, vocabulary, activities and games. Readers will meet some of the brave men and women who first settled the New World and helped found the colony of New France: Cartier, Marie La Tour, La Salle and Madeleine de Verchères. They will learn about how people worked, dressed, ate and survived in New France.

On a beaucoup écrit sur Louis Riel, le politicien le plus connu de l’Ouest canadien. Bien qu’on ne compte plus les biographies sur Riel, bien peu d’entre elles traitent de la signification de ses actes. Historien respecté de renommée internationale, le professeur J. M. Bumsted met en lumière les ramifications politiques et sociales qui ont vu naître Riel. L’auteur lève le voile sur le sens historique que revêtent les actions du plus révolutionnaire et du plus inspiré des Métis. Un livre clef pour comprendre les méandres d’une histoire occultée, mais ô combien actuelle!

Manitoba—Land of the Unexpected is the culmination of author and photographer Mike Grandmaison’s years of exploration across his beloved “Keystone Province.” Come discover Manitoba’s untameable wilderness and myriad landscapes, from its prehistoric bedrock and imposing lakes to its endless tundra and vast prairies, in this elegant and enriching photobook. Espousing Grandmaison’s indefatigable attention, technical prowess, and keen artistic eye, Manitoba—Land of the Unexpected is sure to satisfy the most curious of minds regarding what may indeed be Canada’s best-kept secret.

Un livre que l’on gardera à portée de la main parce qu’il nous renseigne sur des mots anciens que nous utilisons toujours, des mots anglais dont la traduction française nous échappe, ou encore des canadianismes qui, tout en surprenant l’étranger, n’en demeurent pas moins la preuve d’une langue vivante.

The Discovering Canada series presents information, stories and activities to make Canadian history interesting to young people. Each of the eleven illustrated books focuses on a theme in Canadian history and includes primary source quotes, biographical details, vocabulary, activities and games. The American Revolution frequently turned neighbour against neighbour, brother against brother, and father against son. By the end of the conflict, more than seventy thousand former residents of the Thirteen Colonies left or lost their homes. Most headed north to the Canadian wilderness.

Living through the Nazi occupation of Holland and arriving in Montreal with little more than a film reel under his arm, Co Hoedeman had a dream to work for the National Film Board of Canada’s renowned animation unit. It was there where he became part of the vanguard in Quebec animation, launching a distinguished career combining animated film, writing and directing. Shortly after joining the National Film Board, he began to make film history with his innovative techniques and his films based on Inuit legends.